Top 10 most beautiful Chinese villages in 2013

By Xu Lin
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 Xuexiang Village, Heilongjiang Province(黑龙江省雪乡村)

Xuexiang Village, Heilongjiang Province, one of the 'top 10 most beautiful Chinese villages in 2013' by China.org.cn.

Xuexiang Village, Heilongjiang Province [File photo]



Harbin has always been the center of attention as far as winter tourism is concerned, with its ice and snow festival every January. However, 300 miles outside the city, in the Shuangfeng Forest in Mudanjiang City, lies a small village said to be the ultimate winter destination. Closed off by surrounding mountains, the village, aptly named Xuexiang, or "home of snow," has steadily built up its reputation among tourists over the last few years.

Famous for its snow-covered landscapes, there is snow on the ground for as many as seven months a year, with the depth of snow reaching two meters. It consists of around 20 wooden houses decorated with strings of golden corn and red chili peppers hung up to dry, creating a winter wonderland. It is a perfect place for skiing, sledging, making snowmen and snowball fights. The best times to visit are January, February, March, November and December.

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