Northeast China's best-kept secrets! 5 hidden gems revealed

Who says Northeast China is just Snow Town and Changbai Mountain? These 5 beautiful and less-crowded destinations offer surprises in every season, with summer retreats and winter snow activities. Save them now!

📍 **[Yichun, Heilongjiang] The summer of China's Forest Capital**
🌲 **Must-do experiences**:
- Feeding wild squirrels in Wuying National Forest Park (ticket price: CNY 60)
- Tangwang River rafting (2-hour thrilling experience)
- Taking photos with sika deer at Jinshan Deer Garden (pretend you're in Nara)
🍄 **Must-eat**: Dried blueberry (CNY 15/bag), stewed hazel mushrooms with chicken

📍 **[Yanbian, Jilin] Korean charm on the Sino-North Korean border**
🇰🇷 **In-depth experiences**:
- Viewing three countries at a glance from the Tumen River (bring your ID card!)
- Eating rice cakes and Korean sausages at the water market (CNY 10 per person)
- Taking photos in Korean traditional clothes at the Folk Custom Park (clothing rental: CNY 50)
🍜 **Must-eat**: Cold noodles with Guo Bao Rou, spicy chicken feet

📍 **[Dandong, Liaoning] Slow life by the Yalu River**
🌉 **Secret routes**:
- The light show at the Broken Bridge is stunning (ticket price: CNY 30)
- Hiking on the Tiger Mountain Great Wall (less crowded and beautiful scenery)
- Eating all kinds of Northeast China snacks at Andong Old Street
🦀 **Must-eat**: Fried yellow clams with eggs, strawberries (CNY 10/0.5 kg)

📍 **[Arxan, Inner Mongolia] Oriental Little Switzerland**
🏔️ **Suitable for all seasons**:
- Morning mist in the Unfrozen River in winter (doesn't freeze at -30℃)
- Appreciating flowers at Rhododendron Lake in May
- Feeding reindeer at the Deer Park (ticket price: CNY 30)
🍖 **Must-eat**: Hot pot with frozen lamb, wild vegetable buns

📍 **[Dalian, Liaoning] Uncrowded coastline**
🌊 **Private experiences**:
- Taking photos of European-style architecture at Fisherman's Wharf (free)
- Viewing the panoramic view from the Lotus Mountain Viewing Platform (cable car: CNY 30 for a one-way trip)
- Seeing the boundary line between the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea in Lüshun
🍣 **Must-eat**: Sea urchin dumplings, stewed jelly

💡 **Professional advice**:
- Self-driving is the most convenient way to travel in Yichun
- Prepare some digestive medicine when traveling in Yanbian
- Bring a border pass when traveling in Dandong
- There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Arxan
- Stay in Zhongshan District when traveling in Dalian

💬 Interactive gifts:
Which place in Northeast China do you want to visit the most?
(Post pictures in the comments section, and we will select 3 people to give away "Northeast China Hand-painted Map")