Festivals & Events in Yichun

Surrounded by forests and lakes, Yichun invites visitors to become mountain fishermen. Apart from rustic wilderness fun, you can also enjoy peaceful tranquility far away from the hustle and bustle of the world. The most popular local recreational activities include river drifting, wild fruit picking and hunting.

Adventure drifting ranks as Yichun’s most thrilling tourist activity. Each drifting river section boasts unique scenery. While floating downstream, you can admire the picturesque riverside landscapes and embrace the freedom of drifting with the current. Recommended spots: Fenglin River Drifting, Yijimi River Drifting, Xishui National Forest Park

Picking best embodies Yichun’s local wilderness characteristics. During harvest seasons, venture into the forests to gather nutrient-rich wild berries, rare Chinese medicinal herbs and abundant pine cones. You can also breathe the fresh air of this natural oxygen bar to fully relax your body and mind.

Hunting is one of Yichun’s most delightful tourist experiences. Visitors can get close to nature and savour the joy of hunting at designated hunting grounds, as well as take part in various cultural performances held onsite for great fun. Recommended venues: Taoshan Hunting Ground, Langxiang Hunting Ground, Baishan Hunting Ground in Jinshantun District

Time: Every July Venue: Rotates annually Main Activities: Visitors can appreciate the stunning forest scenery of Yichun at the festival venue, watch the Forest Capital Gala, and join a wide range of entertainment activities featuring Oroqen ethnic customs. In July, Yichun is covered in blooming flowers and lush green woods. You can go drifting in the daytime, and as night falls with lights lit, a lively bonfire party kicks off at the gate of the Forest Ecological Park.

Time: Every January Main Activities: Lectures on modern photography concepts delivered by professionals, exchanges among photography enthusiasts, and featured work publications on China Photography News. Background: Yichun’s spectacular rime landscapes stretch over vast areas with high-quality snow, offering abundant creative material for photographers. The scenic wonders here have gained great attention from domestic and international photography circles. During the festival, tourists can capture unique winter wetlands, magnificent volcanic rock landforms, grand Northeast open-air markets and snow-covered rural dwellings.

Time: Every September Venues: Tangwanghe Forest Stone National Forest Park, Tieli Riyuexia National Forest Park, etc. Main Activities: Female military band performances, Yangge folk dance shows, folk custom photography contests, mountain climbing, tug-of-war competitions, self-driving tourism events, Russian-style cultural performances and more. Background: Yichun is known as the "Forest Capital of China". Its multicolored mountain scenery boasts unparalleled natural charm. Every autumn, rolling mountains are dyed in gorgeous layers of colours, captivating all visitors. It is an ideal destination for mountain sightseeing, photography and countryside excursions.