Friday, August 28, 2015

China (Wudalian Chi, Heilongjiang) Aug 2015

Map of Heilongjiang
Wudalianchi is 5hrs by bus from Harbin

Total expenses incurred (3 days) : CNY608
Hostel (2 nights): CNY120 (single)
Food: CNY75
Long distance bus: CNY103 (Wudalian Chi > Harbin)
Entrance fee: CNY40 + 40 (50% for seniors)
Speed boat: CNY100
Bus: CNY14  + 14 + 2 (Wudalia chi town > Scenic Centre bus terminal)
Shuttle bus: CNY25 +25 + 20+20
Taxi: CNY10


Wudanlian Chi is about 5 hrs by bus from Harbin or 3.5 hr from Heihe. This famous geological park has 5 connected lakes & 14 volcanoes. It is interesting to note that the last volcanic eruption in Laohei Shan took place in 1720 during the early Qing dynasty. I found the pictorial description on the Laohei Shan volcanic eruption presented at the volcanic sites very educational !

I stayed for 2 nights in the Wudalian Chi town centre, very near to the bus terminal. From the down town to the Wudalian chi scenic area, the bus ride took about 1 hr. Upon arrival, you could buy a private mini-van ticket which takes you to the designated lakes & volcano areas of your choice. Entrance, speed boat & internal shuttle bus service fees were collected at the point of entry.

I spent 2 days in the volcano scenic area which allowed time for me to explore & take a speed boat ride to two of the major lakes, Laohei Shan crater, Huo Shao Shan lava field & stone sea and the Yaoquan spring & mountain. Walking uphill to the crater posed a small challenge to me but well worth the efforts as the view on the crater & surrounding area were simply spectacular & stunning !

My two night stays in Wudalian Chi downtown area were very pleasant and I really enjoyed my time there ! As the weather was cool at night, taking an evening stroll in the down town area was very relaxing & refreshing !

Tourists could also opt for a stay in the Wudalian Chi scenic area which is closer to the lakes & volcanic scenic spots. The scenic area has a bus terminal which provides direct bus services to Harbin. 

1) Bus ride from Harbin > Wudalian Chi, Heilongjiang (5hrs


2) Walkabout in Wudalian Chi Town Centre, Heilongjiang


3) Wudalian Chi, Heilongjiang by night


4) Wudalianchi Lake No 2 & 3, Wudalianchi Global Geopark, Heilongjiang

CNY100 for a boat ride 

5) Laohei Shan Volcanic Scenic AreaWudalianchi Global Geopark, Heilongjiang.

Entrance fee CNY30 (seniors) +
shuttle bus CNY25 + inner bus CNY20
Volcano crater - 1 hr walk uphill (516m)

6) Huoshao Shan, Wudalianchi Global Geopark, Heilongjiang 


7) Shi Hai (Stone Sea)Wudalianchi Global Geopark, Heilongjiang 


8) Laohei Shan Volcanic Eruption in graphic presentation, Wudalianchi Global Geopark, Heilongjiang 


9) Historical records of Laohei Shan Volcano's Eruption during the Qing Dynasty (1720)


10) Yaoquan Shan, Wudalianchi, Heilongjiang



11) Santa Wudalianci Hostel (20m from the Wudalianci city bus terminal)

CNY60 for a single bed room

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