Harbin to Mohe by night train

An overnight train to China's northernmost city, where the national record low of −53.0 °C was set in 2023.

• Rail and road journeys
• Landscapes

What you do there

• Ride the overnight sleeper from Harbin.
• Visit Beiji Village (53°29'N) on the Amur River, China's northernmost settlement.

When to go

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Late December to late January for deep winter; September and October for autumn colour. Auroras are rare in any month.

Getting there and permits

Getting there

Overnight trains from Harbin (K7039 and K7041 when we checked) take about 18–20 hours; a soft sleeper is the comfortable choice. Or fly, about 2 hours. Mohe station, opened in 1972, is China's northernmost.Reported by tour operators; not yet confirmed officially.

Permits

Not confirmed in our sources; ask the operator before you book.

Altitude

Mohe city 435 m.

Page last checked 28 Oct 2026. Rules, roads and ticketing change; the operator confirms everything before you book.