Beiji, Heilongjiang

Beiji (Chinese: 北极镇), formerly Mohe Township, is a town located in Mohe, Daxing'anling Prefecture. It is the northernmost town in China.

Beiji
北极镇
"Northernmost Place in China" marker
Beiji
Location in Heilongjiang
Coordinates: 53°28′41″N 122°21′12″E
CountryChina
ProvinceHeilongjiang
Prefecture-level cityMohe
PrefectureDaxing'anling Prefecture
Area
  Total2,380 km2 (920 sq mi)
Population
  Total3,000
  Density1/km2 (3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
License plate黑P

Beiji is most famous for its tourism. There are three villages in Beiji: Beiji Village (the northernmost village in China and seat of government), Beihong Village, Luoguhe Village, and Oroqen Ethnic Village. Beiji has a population of about 3,000, and a population density of 1/sq km. Beiji is 2,380 sq km large.[1]

References

  1. "黑龙江大兴安岭市漠河市北极镇地名介绍". www.tcmap.com.cn. Retrieved 2021-03-26.


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