Yichun, the "Little Switzerland of the East," is Trending!
by JamesonRutherford812
Apr 19, 2025
It's too beautiful—so stunning that you won't want to leave❗️❗️
🌲 Yichun Travel Guide
❤️ Known as the "Forest Capital of China," Yichun boasts an average summer temperature of around 22°C, making it a perfect summer retreat. Here’s a 3-day itinerary combining natural wonders, forest oxygen therapy, and unique experiences:
📅 Recommended Itinerary
🔹Day 1: Red Pine Secrets & Fairy-Tale Deer Park
👍 Morning: Wuying National Forest Park
Home to Asia’s largest virgin red pine forest, walk along wooden trails beneath 70-meter-tall ancient pines, with oxygen ions reaching up to 60,000/cm³. Spot wildlife like squirrels and woodpeckers. Don’t miss the historic "Shaoqi" forest train (dating back to 1953).
🍽️ Lunch: Forest delicacies at Wuying Grand Hotel (braised chicken with hedgehog mushrooms, stir-fried eggs with Siberian ginseng).
👍 Afternoon: Jinshan Deer Park
Get up close with sika deer, feed them corn, and capture dreamy forest scenes straight out of a Miyazaki film. In summer, the golden meadows and roaming deer create a fairy-tale vibe.
💒 Stay: Yichun Kailiya Forest Hotel
A newly opened downtown hotel with great transport links and high comfort.
🔹Day 2: Geological Wonders & Forest Rafting
👍 Morning: Tangwanghe Linhai Strange Stone Scenic Area
Explore over 300 granite formations like "One-Line Sky" and "Arhat Turtle." Cool off in summer with a hike or rafting along the streams.
🍽️ Lunch: Iron-pot stewed fish with cornbread at Linhai Renjia.
👍 Afternoon: Shangganling Xishui Park
Stroll along Baiqinxi Path, surrounded by towering trees and babbling streams—nature’s embrace at its finest.
💒 Stay: Tangwanghe Jiuxin Mountain Resort
Rustic log cabins for an immersive forest retreat.
🔹Day 3: Wetland Exploration & Prehistoric Relics
👍 Morning: Hongxing Wetland Reserve
Boat through seven wetland types, spotting red-crowned cranes and roe deer. At dusk, herons returning to their nests paint a scene like an ink wash painting.
👍 Afternoon: Jiayin Dinosaur National Geopark
Discover Asia’s largest dinosaur fossil site, with AR technology bringing Cretaceous giants to life—perfect for family learning.
🍴 Food Recs
✅ Must-tries: Venison feast (braised venison), blueberry wine, Korean cold noodles, iron-pot stew.
😋 Restaurant Picks: Lumingchun Restaurant (deer antler soup), Linhai Renjia (iron-pot stewed goose).
⚠️ Travel Tips
😀 Packing: Summer nights are cool—bring a light jacket and mosquito repellent.
🚘 Transport: Attractions are spread out; consider renting a car or hiring a driver.
👍 Best Season: June-August for summer escapes, September-October for autumn foliage.
🎯 Hidden Gems
If time allows, add:
Maolangou Grand Canyon: The "Jiuzhaigou of the North," with waterfalls and azaleas.
Liangshui Virgin Red Pine Forest: Millennia-old pines so wide three people can hug them, plus eco-research trails.
🥰 This summer, take a deep breath in Yichun and let the forest’s greenery and cool air heal your soul! 🌿
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