Yichun is located in the northeastern area of Heilongjiang Province. It is bordered by Hegang in the east, Harbin in the south and Suileng in the west. In the north, it is separated from Russia by the Heilong River and shares a border of 246 kilometres with the country. Yichun’s is surrounded by natural beauty and is rich with diverse natural resources. In the administrative area of Yichun, the channels and valleys are densely covered with trees and grasslands where nature enthusiasts can explore any of the 702 rivers found here. In recent years, the city of Yichun has made good use of its forest and ecological resources to develop forest tours. In 2001 Yichun was selected by the National Tourism Administration as one of "China's Excellent Tourist Cities". Yichun is also known as the Home of Dinosaurs. The Lesser Hinggan Mountains Dinosaur Museum in Yichun exhibits two fossil skeletons of Hadrosauridae which were unearthed in the Longgu Mountain in Jiayin County.

Airports in Yichun

Yichun Mingyueshan Airport (YIC)

Yichun Mingyueshan Airport is an airport serving the city of Yichun in Jiangxi Province, China. It is located in Hutian Town, Yuanzhou District. As the only airport in western Jiangxi, it also serves the nearby cities of Pingxiang and Xinyu in addition to Yichun. The airport is named after Mingyueshan (Moon Mountain), a national forest park near Yichun. The airport currently only serves domestic flights. International travellers will need to first travel to one of China’s major cities such as Beijing or Guangzhou and from there make their way to Yichun. Airlines that serve the Yichun routes are Beijing Capital Airlines (Sanya, Xi'an), China Southern Airlines (Chongqing, Ningbo), Shandong Airlines (Guangzhou, Qingdao), Shenzhen Airlines (Beijing, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Shenzhen) and Sichuan Airlines (Chengdu, Xiamen).

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Yichun?

Yichun enjoys a distinct four seasons climate. Its annual average temperature is around 16-18℃. The temperature is coldest in January with an average temperature of -17°C and the hottest in July with an average temperature of 26°C. Although Yichun can be visited at any time of the year with each season offering a different side of the region, it is considered that the best time to visit Yichun is from June until August, when you will have a pleasant temperature and little rainfall.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Yichun?

Mingyue Mountain – Mingyue Mountain is located 31 kilometres southwest of Yichun city, in Jiangxi Province. It is famous for its captivating natural scenery, rare selenium hot springs and centuries-old Zen culture. Mingyue Mountain consists of tens of mountains such as Taiping Mountain, Yujing Mountain, Lao Mountain and Yangshan. The highest peak resembles semicircle which leads to it being named Mingyue Mountain which translates to the bright moon in English. The Mingyue Mountain can be divided into five scenic areas and a resort. Tourists will have the option of visiting the waterfalls, viewing the sunrise, and marvel at the natural rock formations and the flora and fauna in this area.

Tangwanghe National Park – Located in the Tangwang River District of Yichun City, Tangwanghe National Park is the first national park in China. It is well-known for its dense Korean pine forests, pristine streams and lakes, and its peaks and grotesque stones. There are more than twenty rivers in the park, the longest one being the Tangwang River. The river is about 509 kilometres in length and is regarded as the mother river of Yichun City. As it is a nature reserve, only a small section of the park has been developed for tourism. Nature lovers will enjoy roaming about the birch and pine forests while appreciating the various stone formations and fully bask in one of the world’s natural oxygen producer.

Jiayin National Dinosaur Geopark – Yichun is dubbed the "hometown of dinosaurs" as China's first dinosaur fossil was discovered there in 1902. Dinosaurs have become its symbol, attracting dino fans from around the globe. The Geopark is located about 12 km west of Jiayin in Yichun city. It stands on the right bank of the Heilongjiang River that runs between China and Russia. It occupies 130,000 square meters, with its floor space 4,650 square meters and the exhibition halls 2,100 square meters. A comprehensive museum, it combines natural science studies and cultural attractions by housing fossils of eight dinosaurs.