Moerdaoga National Forest Park Guide: South Has Xishuangbanna, North Has Moerdaoga

"The south has Xishuangbanna, the north has Moerdaoga." Moerdaoga National Forest Park is the largest, northernmost national forest park in China, covering 578,000 hectares with 93.3% forest coverage.

🚂 Forest Train

The narrow-gauge railway, once used for logging, now carries visitors through the primeval forest. The 1.5-hour ride passes towering larch and birch trees with multiple viewing platforms.

📸 Key Attractions

Red Bean Slope: Carpeted with moss and lingonberry plants.

Deer Path: A former deer trail through towering trees — ideal for portraits.

Nine Ridges at a Glance: Panoramic viewpoint over rolling forested mountains.

White Deer Island: Two heart-shaped islands in the Ergun River — the park's most iconic view.

🍂 Best Time to Visit

Summer (July-August) for lush green and cool weather. Early September for spectacular autumn colors — Jinjiao Travel's 8-day photography tour is timed for peak foliage.