4 Days 3 Nights Exploring Jiamusi｜This Hidden Autumn Spot in Northeast China is Absolutely Stunning!

Autumn in Jiamusi is a golden fairy tale world! 🍂 The autumn colors here rival any popular scenic spot, with fewer crowds, beautiful views, and low prices, offering great value for money. Follow my guide to experience the unique charm of this small northeastern city!

✨Day 1: Cultural Market Walking Tour✨
📍Morning: Jiamusi City Museum
📌Address: No. 475 Zhongshan Street, Xiangyang District
💡Highlight: The Hezhe ethnic culture exhibition area is super special! Here you can learn about Jiamusi’s 2,000-year history.
⏰Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30 (Closed on Mondays)
🚌Transport: Taxi in the city costs 10 RMB / Bus line 2 available

🍽Noon: Lao Chang Spring Pancakes
📌Address: No. 59 Zhongshan Road, Xiangyang District
💰Per person: 30-50 RMB
💡Must-try: Secret sauce pork + ultra-thin spring pancakes, rolling them together is amazing!
⏰Business Hours: 11:00-21:00

📍Afternoon: Xinglin Lake Park
📌Address: Xinglin Road, Qianjin District
💡Highlight: The ginkgo trees are stunningly golden in November, every photo looks like a masterpiece.
⏰Open: 24 hours | Free

🌃Evening: Jiamusi Night Market
📌Address: Central Street Pedestrian Street, Xiangyang District
💡Must-eat: Grilled cold noodles, fried skewers, and Northeast-style grilled cold noodles wrapped with stinky tofu!
⏰Open: 17:00-22:00

✨Day 2: Autumn Forest Immersion Tour✨
📍Morning: Tangyuan Daliangzi River National Forest Park
📌Address: Tangyuan County, Jiamusi City
🚗Transport: 1.5 hours by car / Charter about 300 RMB round trip
💡Highlight: The colorful forest looks like an oil painting, hiking trails are super chill.
⏰Open: 8:00-17:00 | Ticket 45 RMB

🍽Noon: Shulin Renjia Farmhouse Restaurant
📌Address: 200 meters east of the park entrance
💡Must-try: Iron pot stewed goose + flatbread, the wood stove flavor is irresistible!
💰Per person: 50 RMB

📍Afternoon: Tangwang River Stone Forest
📌Address: Tangyuan County, Jiamusi City
💡Highlight: Magical geological formations + golden birch forest, perfect for photos.
⏰Open: 8:00-17:00 | Ticket 60 RMB

✨Day 3: Wetland Birdwatching Deep Tour✨
📍Morning: Huachuan Wetland Park
📌Address: Huachuan County, Jiamusi City
🚗Transport: 1 hour by car / Charter 200 RMB
💡Highlight: During migratory season, you can see red-crowned cranes~
⏰Open: 8:00-17:00 | Ticket 30 RMB

🍽Noon: Fumanlou Fish Restaurant
📌Address: South Gate of Wetland Park, Huachuan County
💡Must-try: Songhua River wild crucian carp soup, incredibly fresh!
💰Per person: 60 RMB

📍Afternoon: Fujin National Wetland Park
📌Address: Fujin City, Jiamusi
💡Highlight: Asia’s largest wetland, the golden reed marsh is breathtaking.
⏰Open: 8:00-17:00 | Ticket 50 RMB

✨Day 4: City Stroll Farewell✨
📍Morning: Jiamusi University
📌Address: No. 148 Xuefu Street, Xiangyang District
💡Highlight: Republic of China style architecture + golden ginkgo avenue, full of youthful vibes.
⏰Open: All day | Free

🍽Noon: Xuefu Food Street
📌Address: Opposite the main gate of Jiamusi University
💡Must-eat: Traditional Northeast spicy hot pot + sweet fried pancake rolls
💰Per person: 20 RMB

📍Afternoon: Songhua River Riverside
📌Address: Riverside Park
💡Highlight: The sunset is stunningly beautiful, the river breeze combined with autumn colors is perfect.
⏰Open: 24 hours | Free

💡Useful Tips:
1️⃣ Big temperature difference! In October, mornings and evenings can be -5°C, so wear a down jacket.
2️⃣ Attractions are scattered, renting a car or chartering a vehicle is recommended (about 300 RMB/day).
3️⃣ Budget per person: 1000-1500 RMB (excluding major transportation).
4️⃣ Best autumn viewing period: mid-October to early November.

If you have any questions, ask me in the comments~ Save this for next time!