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About Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island
Channels, willow-covered ground and wetlands dominate the terrain, while the Chinese-side visitor area includes Dongji Pagoda and a raised wetland route. The island is divided between China and Russia, so a normal visit from Fuyuan covers only the authorised Chinese-side attractions. The value of the circuit is the contrast between the broad river geography, the pagoda landmark and the wetland seen at close range.
In the late Qing dynasty, Russia gained control of the area beyond the Heilongjiang River's east bank under the Treaty of Aigun (瑷珲条约) and the Treaty of Peking (中俄北京条约), making the confluence of the Heilongjiang and Ussuri rivers the border between the two countries. Soviet forces occupied the island during the 1929 Sino-Soviet conflict over the Chinese Eastern Railway. In 2004, China and Russia redrew the border here, and the island's western part was returned to China.
The island system lies at the confluence of the Heilongjiang (Amur) and Ussuri rivers and comprises 93 islands and sandbars, including Yinlong Island (银龙岛) and Heixiazi Island itself, with a total area of about 335 square kilometers. Administratively, the Chinese portion belongs to Fuyuan City in Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, while the Russian portion falls under Khabarovsk Krai's Khabarovsk District.
What to look for
- Dongji Pagoda and the open landscape around it.
- The wetland boardwalk and pavilion viewpoints over channels and vegetation.
Location & getting there
Getting to Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island
Approach the Chinese-side scenic area from Fuyuan via Wusu Bridge, then follow the designated visitor entrance and transport arrangements.
- The international boundary is not a pedestrian continuation of the tourist route; remain within the authorised visitor area.
Combine your visit
Suggested order within this visit:
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Dongji Pagoda area
Begin with the landmark and the scale of the island landscape.
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Wetland boardwalk
Continue closer to the channels and vegetation.
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Wetland pavilion
Take in the broader wetland pattern from the permitted viewpoint.
This sequence is an editorial suggestion based on the features described in the sources. Access to individual buildings or areas should be checked locally; no travel time or shared admission is implied.
Find Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island
黑瞎子岛 · 佳木斯市
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View guide →Sources & visit information
The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.
Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 93832088.
Background paragraphs translated and condensed from Wikipedia contributors, "黑瞎子岛", Chinese Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 93832088.