Territory capital · China
Beiji Village北极村
Spend 1 day in Beiji Village for the northernmost sights; add a half‑day for the nearby ski area if you visit in winter.
Beiji Village is the northernmost settlement in China, offering the northernmost point, outpost, post office and a view of Russia across the Heilong River. The site is remote, with limited services, so a single day covers the main attractions; winter visitors may add a half‑day for skiing and the Santa Claus House 25 km away.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Dec–Feb for snow activities; Jun–Aug for short warm summer and possible aurora
- avoid Oct–Nov (transition, limited access) ; Apr–May (road may be muddy)
- Airport
- HLD
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Beiji Village110 ▾
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 Beiji Village, 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
- SafetyLow crime, but extreme cold and limited services require preparation; keep warm clothing and emergency supplies.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and 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.
- AirportHLD Mohe Gulian Airport (China's northernmost airport; taxi to village ~100 km (62 mi)).HLD Mohe Gulian Airport (China's northernmost airport; taxi to village ~62 mi (100 km)).
- Getting aroundNo public transport within the village; hire a car or arrange a driver from Mohe.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealLocal noodle soup¥20–35 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedHostel or farm-stay bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedPrivate room in farm stay, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedPrivate room in farm stay, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
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
- HLD Mohe Gulian Airport (China's northernmost airport; taxi to village ~100 km (62 mi))HLD Mohe Gulian Airport (China's northernmost airport; taxi to village ~62 mi (100 km))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
Feb
Best
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
Mar
not flagged
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Apr
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
May
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Nov
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Dec
Best
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
Best: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb. Avoid: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−36°C (−33°F)−33°F (−36°C) low), wettest Jul (5 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Beiji Village: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
−36°C (−33°F)−33°F (−36°C)
0 rd
Feb
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
−30°C (−22°F)−22°F (−30°C)
0 rd
Mar
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
1 rd
Apr
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
2 rd
May
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
3 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
4 rd
Oct
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
2 rd
Nov
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
1 rd
Dec
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
−30°C (−22°F)−22°F (−30°C)
0 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
No public transport within the village; hire a car or arrange a driver from Mohe. Walking is possible between the northernmost sights (≈10 min).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Santa Claus House & ski area
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Hire a car from Moho; 25 km (16 mi) drive, about 40 minHire a car from Moho; 16 mi (25 km) drive, about 40 min
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.
Local hostels and farm stays
Basic rooms, often shared bathrooms; book in advance
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
Trip budget
| Hostel or farm-stay bed1 × 1 night × CN¥80 | CN¥80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Mohe bus from station to village1 × CN¥25 | CN¥25 |
| Car hire for ski area (half‑day)1 × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥41 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥446 per person per day, bed included | CN¥446≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Local noodle soup | ¥20–35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Blueberry ice wine (glass) | ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Taxi from Mohe Airport to village (≈100 km) | ¥150–200 (≈ US$25–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cellular coverage is spotty; carry an offline map.
- Roads can be icy from mid‑Oct to late‑Apr; check conditions before travel.
- Winter temperatures drop to –36 °C (97 °F); bring extreme‑cold gear.Winter temperatures drop to –97 °F (36 °C); bring extreme‑cold gear.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Beiji Village北极村
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- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mohe Bus to Beiji Village: ¥25 (≈ US$4) one way, about 1 h (check)
- Car hire to ski area: ≈¥150 for 2 h, includes driver (check)
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 Beiji Village. 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: Dec–Feb for snow activities; Jun–Aug for short warm summer and possible aurora · avoid Oct–Nov (transition, limited access) ; Apr–May (road may be muddy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Arrange transport from Mohe Railway Station (¥25 bus, check) or airport taxi (≈¥150, check).
- Book hostel/farm stay in advance via local contacts.
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