Longjiang County City

City in Heilongjiang province, China

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Best Things to Do in Longjiang County
Bucket List
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Northeast county where birch forests meet frozen rivers in winter; visitors come for backcountry skiing, river valleys, local hotpot and the quiet of Heilongjiang's long winters.

Costs

$20-$50 / day (affordable)

Low to moderate costs; heating and transport in winter can add expense.

Safety

Generally safe - seasonal travel caution

Safe day-to-day; winters bring travel hazards on rural roads.

Best Time

June-September (warmest, most accessible)

Summer months are short but pleasant; winter is extremely cold.

Longjiang County endures very cold Heilongjiang winters, routinely dropping well below freezing.

Local Time

3:15 PM

GMT+8

Weather

84°F

Mostly Clear

Population

106,384

Why Visit Longjiang County?#

Longjiang County in Heilongjiang provides a gateway to northeastern China’s forested landscapes, winter snowscapes and Russo-influenced border culture. Seasonal experiences range from hearty hot-pot cuisine and smoked fish to snowbound festivals and woodcraft traditions in nearby villages. Travelers who enjoy winter scenery, provincial food specialties and rustic outdoor pursuits will find Longjiang a low-key base for exploring Heilongjiang’s natural and cultural edges.

Longjiang County Bucket List#

Don't Miss

Longjiang County Museum - Local museum showcasing history, folk costumes, and agricultural tools collections.

Riverfront Park on the Longjiang River - Seasonal flower displays, walking paths, and riverside fishing platforms.

Longfeng Temple - Buddhist temple hosting festivals and local devotion practices throughout the year.

Hidden Gems

Winter ice-sculpture displays in county center - Community-run ice sculptures and fairs during the coldest months each year.

Village of Baicaohu - Traditional rural hamlet with wooden houses, folk crafts, and seasonal festivals.

Local honey and berry stalls - Roadside stalls selling wild honey, berries, and homemade preserves from surrounding farms.

Day Trips

Qiqihar - Regional city with Zhalong Nature Reserve, historical sites, and railway connections.

Harbin - Provincial capital famed for ice festivals, Russian-influenced architecture, and winter markets.

Best Time to Visit Longjiang County#

Longjiang County has a harsh continental climate with extremely cold winters and short, pleasant summers. If you want comfortable weather, visit in summer when temperatures are mild and outdoor activities are easy.

Winter

November - March

-30 - -10 °C (-22 - 14 °F)

Bitterly cold and snowy; outdoor plans need heavy winter gear and short daylight hours.

Spring

April - May

0 - 15 °C (32 - 59 °F)

Short, chilly thaw with mud and variable weather - travel improves quickly as temperatures climb.

Summer

June - August

15 - 28 °C (59 - 82 °F)

Mild and pleasant with long daylight - the best season for hiking and outdoor activities.

Climate

Longjiang County's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -24°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

JuneSeptemberAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

42°

Warmest Month

-38°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -12°C and lows of -24°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-18°

Feels Like Freezing

-18°C

Temperature

-24° – -12°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -19°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-13°

Feels Like Freezing

-13°C

Temperature

-19° – -6°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -11°C. Almost no rain.

61 Good

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-11° – 3°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

4 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

-1° – 14°

50%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

14 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

7° – 22°

49%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

27 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

14.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

14° – 27°

59%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

15.7h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 28°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

139 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

15.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 26°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

8° – 20°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

44 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

70 Very Good

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

-2° – 11°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-12° – -1°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

4 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -21°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-15°

Feels Like Freezing

-15°C

Temperature

-21° – -10°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

3 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.3h daylight

How to Get to Longjiang County#

By Air

By Train & Bus

How to Get Around Longjiang County#

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Where to Stay in Longjiang County#

Budget

County seat area - CNY 80-180/night

Longjiang County mostly has local inns and simple business hotels. Facilities are basic and English information is limited; book ahead during peak travel.

Mid-Range

Near county administrative centre - CNY 180-350/night

Mid-range options are functional local hotels catering to domestic travellers. Expect Chinese-language booking pages and limited western amenities.

Luxury

No local luxury - stay in Harbin for premium hotels

There are essentially no international luxury hotels in Longjiang County; for higher-end stays look to Harbin or larger prefectural cities.