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Prefecture-level city in Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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Yichun (伊春 Yīchūn) is the sixth largest city in Heilongjiang province, Dongbei (Northeast), China. As the city sits in a vast forest inside the Xiaoxing'anling hills, it has the highest forest coverage rate (82.2%) in China, with the largest and best protected Korean pine forest in Asia. The Heilongjiang River marks the northern boundary of province, correspondent with the Chinese border with Russia.
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伊春兴安森林公园 Yīchūn Xīng'ān Sēnlín Gōngyǘan
A popular attraction for most of the visitors to Yichun. Located just a little south to the city, the park owns 6,093 acres of forest (however only a hill is open for visitors), mostly covered by rare Korean pines. The spring on the way to the top is also popular for Yichun locals, who believe that the water is good for their health. (The spring water is safe to drink, as it's just normal mineral water)
中国林都木雕园 Zhōnggúo Líndū Mùdiāoyuán
A park in the west end of the urban area of Yichun City, next to a river, and is home to many famous wooden carvings. The long gallery, with a 160 meter long wood carvings in relief showing the history of Yichun area is one of the must-see sights in the city.
小兴安岭石苑 Xiǎoxīng'anlíng Shíyüàn
A garden with some stone carvings and stone tablets. Not as famous as the Wood Carving Park, however it's one of the most popular places for locals to see and walk around.
水上公园, Shuǐshàng Gōngyuán
A park along the river in summer, and an ice carving park in winter. Not so popular in summer; in winter, it's the must-visit place. The ice carvings are made in different shapes by people of different races and ages, from primary school students to the senior citizens..
By train
The alternative choice is Nancha Station, right in the middle of Nancha District, which is on the Suihua-Jiamusi main line and has more trains.5h.
By coach
As the province is in a valley surrounded by mountains, coaches are a quite popular way to travel here. The buses are usually air-conditioned.
By bus
As a small city, buses can almost take you to everywhere, although the vehicles seems a bit smaller and older than most cities in China.
By bike
Located right in the middle of a river valley, the city is a narrow but long area, and not too hilly to ride a bike. Also, riding is one of the best ways to discover in the amazing forest parks.
By taxi
Most visitors who know the city well without an extremely tight budget, like those from other cities in the province, usually choose to travel by taxi.
On foot
Yichun city, actually, is a friendly place for pedestrians, as cars move slowly in most of the time.
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