Hutou (Tiger Head) Tourism Tourism Area

鸡西市虎头旅游景区

Heilongjiang, Jixi★ 5.0Designated 2019·45.9128°N, 126.5572°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60

Duration

3 to 5 hours

Rating

5.0 / 5.0

Designated

2019

About Hutou (Tiger Head) Tourism Tourism Area

Hutou, in Jixi on the Ussuri River, is a border town on China's northeastern frontier where the river forms the boundary with Russia. The site preserves the Tiger Head Fortress, a wartime underground stronghold, and offers riverside views of one of the country's easternmost reaches.

Highlights

WWII Terminal Site & Japanese-invasion Tiger Head fortress museum (underground tunnels); WWII Terminal Memorial Park; 'No.1 Tiger of the World' statue; Guandi Temple ('Oriental No.1 Temple'); Wusuli River source

Suggested Route

Surface museum -> underground fortress -> memorial park -> Guandi Temple; 2.5-3.5 hours; underground tunnels are cold and low

Food & Lodging

Riverside grilled fish, BBQ and iron-pot goose; stay in Hulin city or Tiger Head town

Facilities

Ticket ~50-60 yuan (museum + tunnels), parking, restrooms and shops; guided tours available

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.