Yichun – Forest Nature, Dinosaurs and Regional Markets

Yichun offers a variety of experiences: forest nature, dinosaurs and geology, historic memorial sites, and regional markets are among the facets of the city described here. When planning your trip, you can consider whether your family would mainly like to explore exhibitions, discover nature, or include a visit to a market. Yichun’s diversity makes it interesting for travelers looking to enjoy more than one kind of experience.

Forest and Nature as a Focus

The Yichun Forest Museum displays plant and animal specimens presented with audiovisual effects. These include specimens of tigers, deer, and black bears. Historical photographs, old objects, and reconstructed scenes also tell the story of the forest region’s development, from its early years of development to its green transformation. The museum thus combines nature themes with the history of the region.

Those interested in biodiversity can find another connection with nature at Xing'an National Forest Park, which is home to more than 1,300 plant species and more than 60 species of rare wild animals. Seasonal recreational activities in the park include rafting in summer and skiing in winter. These activities offer different ways to enjoy the park depending on the season of your trip. The park is also listed as one of four “open” attractions in Yichun’s central urban area.

Dinosaurs, Geology and History

The Yichun Museum, also known as the Xiaoxing'anling Dinosaur Museum, is considered a major prefecture-level museum in Heilongjiang and one of China’s major dinosaur museums. Its permanent exhibitions have expanded from five to eight core exhibitions. These include topics related to paleontological fossils, earth and marine biology, fossil animals of the Tertiary and Quaternary periods, and dinosaur fossils and paleontology. Interactive features include a dinosaur walk, a dinosaur quiz, and a dinosaur skeleton puzzle—hands-on activities for children fascinated by prehistoric times and fossils.

The Yichun Geological Museum also explores the history of the Earth. Its eight exhibition halls cover Yichun’s geological development and rock strata, mineral resources, dinosaur fossils, the origins of Earth and life, fossil animals, the National Geopark, and international cooperation in Yichun. If you would like to learn about different aspects of natural history, you can compare these geological topics with the dinosaur exhibitions.

Beishan Park is the site of the former political and military training school of the Third and Sixth Armies of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army. The school was founded in April 1936. The Xiaoxing'anling Stone Garden offers a different cultural and natural focus: stone inscriptions, stone carving, stone sculptures, and unusual stones sit alongside flowers and trees from the Xing'an region. When choosing themes for your vacation, historic sites and a garden featuring stone art can both play a part.

Parks, Water and Wood Art

Jinxiu Shanshui Park is a nationally rated AAAA scenic area in China. All the wooden sculptures in China Lindu Woodcarving Park are made from high-quality wood from the Xiaoxing'anling Mountains. The park comprises eight scenic areas, including a viewing walkway along the river. This brings together wood art and a layout that also features a riverside path.

The water park comprises five areas with different themes: water games, relaxed fishing, culture and entertainment, children’s play, and activities for older adults. At Nanshan Forest Park, a winding walkway leads toward the summit. If you are weighing up water activities, a park with a range of themed areas, and a walkway leading toward a summit when planning your trip, these offer different ideas for your stay.

Market Visits and Holiday Apartments

Yichun’s central urban area has four large morning and evening markets, including Shenghui Market. Green fruit and vegetables, forest products, stone and wood crafts, and regional snacks come together there. The selection ranges from food to crafts, and a visit to the market can add a distinctive regional touch to your trip.

More city pages: Qiqihar, Shuangyashan, Mudanjiang, Jixi, Jiamusi, Daqing, Heihe and Qitaihe.

For the regional travel overview: Heilongjiang.