[2025 Heihe Attraction] Travel Guide for Mother's Square (Updated Jul)

A spontaneous border adventure✨ The "twin cities" of Heihe + Blagoveshchensk are absolutely amazing! Just 2000+ RMB for 5 days to explore the China-Russia border - unbeatable value! 【Must-Visit Attractions】 📍Heilongjiang Bridge Park: The first cross-river highway bridge between China and Russia with stunning views! See Russian landscapes across the river🌉 Address: North end of Tongjiang Road, Aihui District, Heihe 📍Daheihe Island: River island park with winter ice activities⛸️ and perfect summer riverside walks Address: No.2 Tongjiang Road, Aihui District, Heihe 📍Mother Square: Iconic city landmark great for photos. Beautiful light shows at night🌃 Address: Intersection of Central Street & Tongjiang Road, Aihui District 📍Aihui-Tengchong China Population Demarcation Line Theme Park: Educational display of China's Hu Line population divide through personified exhibits🗺️ Address: Tongjiang Road, Aihui District 【Accommodation】 ✅Shanglian Hotel: Prime location, walkable to attractions, 180 RMB/night standard room ✅Heihe International Hotel: 4-star with clean rooms and good service, ~350 RMB/night 【Food Guide】 🍛Russian Bread (Lieba): 10 RMB/piece, best eaten hot 🍖Borscht: 25-35 RMB/serving, tangy and appetizing 🥟Northeast Dumplings: ~30 RMB/person, try sauerkraut & pork filling 🍖Russian BBQ: ~50 RMB/person, huge skewer portions 【5-Day Budget Breakdown】 🚗Transport: 50 RMB local taxis + 200 RMB roundtrip Harbin bullet train = 250 RMB 🏨Accommodation: 180 RMB × 4 nights = 720 RMB 🍽️Food: 50 RMB × 5 days = 250 RMB 🎫Tickets: Mostly free attractions, ~50 RMB total 🛍️Souvenirs: 300 RMB Total: ~1570 RMB (excluding major transportation) Pro tips: 1. Bring plug adapters - Russian voltage/outlets differ 2. Heihe is 2-3°C colder than Harbin - pack heavy down jackets in winter 3. Exchange rubles at Bank of China Heihe Branch 4. Telescope rentals on Daheihe Island cost 5 RMB/use

|Yes, I like it here too. Heihe, a border town lying quietly on the bank of the Heilongjiang River and across the water from Russia's Blagoveshchensk, is like a shining pearl, exuding a unique and charming charm. Heihe is not only the starting point of the China population density comparison line in the geography textbook, but also a charming place with rich history and diverse culture. At this moment, I would like to share with you the wonderful memories of this unforgettable summer in Heihe. Heihe is bounded by the centerline of the main channel of the Heilongjiang River, and faces Blagoveshchensk (Blakovo), the capital of the Amur Oblast and the third largest city in Russia's Far East. It is an extremely unique pair on the China-Russia border, with the remarkable characteristics of large scale, high-end specifications, complete functions and extremely close distance, with the closest place only 750 meters apart. Precisely because of its unique and advantageous geographical conditions, this border town has experienced a century-long process of port and border trade development. Over the long course of time, European and Asian cultures have deeply blended and collided here, making this city full of rich and unique exotic customs. When the south was engulfed by rolling heat waves and people had to rely heavily on air conditioning to survive in the scorching heat, Heihe was like a cool oasis, undoubtedly becoming an impeccable and perfect summer resort. This border town is filled with an extremely rich and mellow atmosphere of life. In the early morning, head to the Wenhua Street Morning Market and immerse yourself in the hot and vibrant world of fireworks (morning market hours 6:00 - 9:00). Here, you can enjoy an authentic and down-to-earth Northeastern breakfast, let the delicious taste bloom on your tongue, and play a cheerful prelude to a day full of hope and beauty. Take a leisurely stroll along the bank of the Heilongjiang River, feel the gentle river breeze blowing on your face, bathe in the warm but not scorching sunshine, and quietly gaze at the Russian territory on the opposite bank. Deep in your heart, there will always be an indescribable sadness. Looking back at the past, that land was once our vast territory. However, the lost parts are like the passing time and can never return to our arms. I think this may be the endless meaning that the solemn and dignified statue of the mother wants to convey and express. The Heihe Chamber of Commerce, the Boundary Monument, the Mother's Square, and the Memorial Hall of Overseas Chinese in Russia all nestle quietly along the banks of the Heilongjiang River. Walking slowly along the river bank, enjoying the scenery as you go, a beautiful morning passed by unknowingly in this relaxing, comfortable and fulfilling feeling. If you want to get a deeper understanding of Russia's unique atmosphere, take a trip to Bolshaya Heihe Island. There are some distinctive Russian supermarkets on Daheihe Island, among which "Russian Supermarket" is a popular choice for many tourists and local residents. In the supermarket, you can see that most of the shoppers among the bustling crowd are local residents who were born and raised there. After finishing your exploration of this area, you may want to head to the Population Geographic Boundary Theme Park to explore the mysteries contained therein. Because Heihe is exactly the starting point of China's population density in geography textbooks, that is, the Heihe-Tengchong line. This important concept was first proposed by Hu Huanyong, an outstanding geographer in my country, and is therefore affectionately called the Hu Huanyong Line. It is a key dividing line between my country's population development level and economic and social structure. On the east side of this line, about 96% of the country's population is densely distributed, while on the west side, only about 4% of the population is distributed. After more than half a century of vicissitudes, the population on the west side has only increased by about 2%, while about 94% of the population is still concentrated on the east side. Heihe City Route: Wenhua Street Morning Market - Heihe Chamber of Commerce - Mother Square - Memorial Hall of Overseas Chinese in Russia - Daheihe Island - Epinduo - Population Geographical Boundary Theme Park

Heihe Journey || Feel the hustle and bustle of big cities Come to a small city to experience the peaceful Sino-Russian border city • Heihe Recommended Russian restaurant The taste of each dish is really surprising Visited the Sino-Russian Ethnic Style Street Visited the filming locations of several TV dramas and movies From the landmark Mother Square here, you can see the Russian port across the river Feel the local customs and culture Worth looking forward to

On both ends of the city, one side is a volcano, the other side is a forest. ✨I really, really like the city of Heihe. Now that I think about it, I realize there's a magical sense of familiarity. It's so much like old Hankou. The entire city is spread out along the Mother River, with a wide and endless riverside park, shallow beaches where you can play in the water, and a super beautiful night view. ✌️The riverside road is wide, clean and tidy, with classical Western-style buildings lined up. The longitudinal road extends slowly, and the deeper you go, the more you can feel the warm and lively atmosphere. All the eras I've experienced and haven't experienced can meet and reunite in this time tunnel. They blend together without any awkwardness, and everyone lives comfortably in their own time and space. 🎈What's different is that the average temperature here is more than ten degrees lower than Wuhan, and you can't feel the heat without direct sunlight; the roads here rarely see traffic lights, and cars will consciously avoid pedestrians; the entire city's parking lots are free, they are perfect places for campers. 🌸There are characteristic walking teams from the Northeast, very lively morning markets, countless ice cream stalls, authentic and delicious Russian food, surprising island botanical gardens, and riverside courts that are lit up until late at night... Of course, a large part of the happiness comes from the friendly prices here, 1.5 yuan for a large bag of soy milk, 2 yuan for double-layered rice cakes, 0.6 yuan for a large bun, 7 yuan for a basket of fresh meat buns, 10 yuan per jin for blueberries, 0.7 yuan per jin for watermelon, 10 yuan per jin for girl fruit, 7 yuan per jin for honey peaches, 1 yuan for an ice cream ball, 100 yuan for a full Northeast barbecue... I really love Heihe, with a volcano on one end of the city and a forest on the other, with delicious food, beautiful scenery, and warm and friendly people. Before setting off, I read a lot of guides and had a good impression of it early on, but it still exceeded my expectations with its strength, making me love it even more.