Yichun, also known as the Forest Capital, is located in the southern section of the Lesser Khingan Range, with a high forest coverage rate across its entire territory. Its northern border is the Heilongjiang River, which serves as the boundary river between China and Russia, while the Tangwang River, a left-bank tributary of the Songhua River, runs through the whole area. This place is really huge, and the attractions are very scattered, far from downtown Yichun, with road conditions that aren’t great either. Jinshan Deer Park is a semi-pastoral natural deer farm integrating breeding, processing, sales, and tourism. It is now a 3A-level scenic area and can be considered one of the must-visit attractions in Yichun. The admission fee here is 55 yuan, which is indeed a bit steep. Inside, deer feed costs 20 yuan per portion, which is basically just a bag of corn. Once you go in, you need to hide the deer feed, otherwise the deer will follow you around begging for food.
As for the scenery inside, it’s actually quite nice. The area is large, and both the landscapes and the walking trails are well built. If you catch a day with good weather—blue sky and white clouds, green trees and streams—it’s just like a world out of a fairy tale. The little deer in the park are very gentle; once you take out the deer feed, they will gather around you one by one, which is super cute. I suggest walking further inside where there are fewer people. In terms of the deer-feeding experience, Shenlufeng is definitely much better. However, since this place is about an hour’s drive from downtown Yichun, if you’re not interested in deer, or even afraid of them, you can skip it.
This area is relatively developed, with homestays and restaurants nearby. Some people use it as a transit stop on their Yichun itinerary, which is quite reasonable.
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