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Mudanjiang牡丹江
Spend 1–2 days in Mudanjiang: a half‑day at Jingpo Lake and an afternoon in People's Park, then overnight in a city‑centre hotel.
Mudanjiang is a medium‑size city in southeastern Heilongjiang with easy rail links to Harbin and Beijing. Its main attractions – Jingpo Lake, People's Park and the Mudan River – can be visited in a short stay, making a single overnight stay sufficient for a taste of the region.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow)
- Airport
- MDG
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mudanjiang110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mudanjiang, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyMudanjiang is generally safe; watch for icy sidewalks in winter and keep valuables secure on buses.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMDG Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport (Flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang and regional cities).
- Getting aroundCity buses and taxis cover the urban area; walk to People's Park (≈10 min from station).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)¥12–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (draft)¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (city)¥2–3 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget city hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedBudget city hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥450 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedBudget city hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥650 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥500 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MDG Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport (Flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang and regional cities)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Feb
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Mar
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−21°C (−6°F)−6°F (−21°C) low), wettest Jul (131 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mudanjiang: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−21°C (−6°F)−6°F (−21°C)
7 rd
Feb
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
7 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
15 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
28 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
65 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
84 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
131 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
123 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
59 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
34 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
21 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses and taxis cover the urban area; walk to People's Park (≈10 min from station). For Jingpo Lake, take a bus or taxi north (≈1 h).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jingpo Lake
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Bus or taxi north from city centre, about 1 h
Largest mountain barrier lake in China; boat rides available (check seasonal schedule).
Bohai Ethnic Village
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Local bus or taxi, 30 min
Shows traditional Manchu‑Bohai culture.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Golden Dome International Hotel
City centre, double rooms from ¥518 (discounted ¥350); close to train station
Hawaii International Hotel
City centre, double rooms from ¥518 (discounted ¥350); breakfast available
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget city hotel double1 × 1 night × CN¥450 | CN¥450 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥300 | CN¥600 |
| Train Harbin → Mudanjiang (2nd class)2 × CN¥45 · check | CN¥90 |
| Bus to Jingpo Lake (round‑trip)2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥144 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥792 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,584≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ¥12–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Noodle soup | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer (draft) | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Bus ticket (city) | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
| Jingpo Lake boat ride | ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter temperatures drop below –20 °C (68 °F); dress warmly.Winter temperatures drop below –68 °F (20 °C); dress warmly.
- Some attractions (e.g., amusement rides) have seasonal closures – check ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Harbin (check address); other nations use the embassy in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Harbin → Mudanjiang train (2nd class): ≈ ¥25–75, 4½–6 h
- Airport → city centre taxi: ≈ ¥30–45, 30 min
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mudanjiang. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add high‑speed rail schedule from Beijing (≈7 h) for longer stays.
- Include ski resorts near Hailin for winter trips.
Sources
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