Heilongjiang Park combines Heihe’s riverside setting with an extensive parkland; museums and memorial sites offer further insight into the city’s history. This means that both landscape and cultural history are central when choosing Heihe as a travel destination.
Heilongjiang Park: Riverside Setting, Island and Winter
Heilongjiang Park lies in the northern part of the city and stretches along the Heilongjiang River. It is 3,100 meters long and covers an area of 42.5 hectares. The northern section is laid out as a botanical garden area on Dahihe Island and is connected to the island by a pedestrian bridge and a road bridge. At the western end of the park is Heihe Wharf, where various sightseeing boats as well as cargo and passenger ships are moored on the river.
The southern side also has its own urban feature: rows of European-style buildings stand beyond Wangsu Street. In winter, the park is suitable for snow and ice activities, including ice and snow sculptures as well as rides on ice sleds. The park thus offers both a variety of different spaces and seasonal recreational opportunities.
Memorial Sites and History
A tower in Wangsu Park commemorates Soviet Red Army soldiers who died while suppressing Japanese imperialism and liberating Heihe in northeastern China. The grave of Wangsu is also located in the same park. He was the first commander of the Heihe Military District and the first Party secretary of Heihe District; he died fighting bandits. The two memorial sites highlight different aspects of history.
Museums: Regional History and Migration
Heihe Museum is located at 241 Hailan Street in Aihui District. Its exhibitions cover the region’s natural resources, its history, and its economic and social development. The program also includes temporary exhibitions from Heilongjiang and other regions of China, including those with educational and popular science content.
The Memorial Hall for Chinese Emigrants to Russia offers a different historical perspective. It is located in the former Tongji Pawnshop, which is designated as an important protected cultural heritage site in Heilongjiang Province. Its permanent exhibition is titled “Historical Exhibition on Chinese Emigrants to Russia and Russian Students Studying in the Soviet Union.” In contrast, Heihe Museum focuses more on the region and its development, while the memorial hall centers on migration and history across borders.
Heihe by the River and in the City
Heihe’s water transport port faces Blagoveshchensk on the opposite bank of the Heilongjiang River. Blagoveshchensk is the third-largest city in the Russian Far East and the capital of Amur Oblast. The river is therefore not only part of the park landscape, but also a geographical point of reference between Heihe and the Russian city on the opposite bank.
The urban landscape also includes the Heihe-Aihui Night Market, which has been recognized as a provincial-level leisure and tourism street. The 2025 municipal park directory lists both Heilongjiang Park and Wangsu Park. Together, these places showcase different sides of Heihe: riverside and park spaces, commemorative culture, and urban themes.
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For the broader travel overview: Heilongjiang.
