Attractions: Mordaoga National Forest, Shiwei Russian Town, Ergun River
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Russian-style wooden Mukeden houses
Today after breakfast, drive to the hinterland of the Great Khingan Range to visit the Mordaoga National Forest is the first national forest park in the Greater Khingan Range within Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is the biggest national forest park of its kind in China. "Moerdaoga" literally means that "set out for flight riding your horses" that was legendarily said by Genghis Khan who tried to integrate the tribes.
Then, drive further north to Shiwei Russian Town, which is a small Russian-dominated border town that retains Russian architecture and flavour. Here, visitors can experience interacting with ethnic Russians in China and learn about their cultural traditions, language and living customs.
Then,enjoy a leisure walking along the trails by the Ergun Rive.You can enjoy the pristine natural scenery and minority cultures. The town of Erguna near the river is an important node for cross-border trade and tourism, attracting many tourists to visit and experience the local customs.Thereafter, hike up to the "Fairy Slope" to get stunning sunset views. After night falls, you will accommodate in the unique Russian-style wooden Mukeden houses.