What was the breakfast like in Mohe?

Breakfast was a buffet with a range of traditional dishes, though most of the food was cold. It included tofu and onion salad, steamed buns, cucumber salad, wood ear mushroom salad and hard-boiled eggs.

What happened when you threw boiling water outside?

The boiling water turned into ice almost immediately in the cold. Soph thought the demonstration was exciting, though she was initially nervous about being burned.

What was the horse sleigh ride like?

The sleigh ride was enjoyable but a little scary: the horse went fast and came very close to the travelers. The ride was bumpy, but gave Soph a way to see the town.

How much did it cost to go skiing?

Soph paid 170 kuai for a 30-minute ski session with an instructor. It was her first time skiing, and the lesson let her try the activity in Mohe's snowy conditions.

What was the Christmas village like?

The village had large sculptures made entirely of ice and snow. It was very cold, so Soph could only stay outside for about five minutes at a time while exploring the displays.

What was dinner like?

Soph ate glass noodles and tomato-and-egg soup at a local restaurant. She found the dinner tasty, although she thought it was quite salty.

Mohe, China: -40°C Adventure in Northernmost City

Name: CHINA’S FROZEN CITY | LIFE IN -40 °c | Mohe, Where Boiling Water Turns to Ice
Uploaded: 2023-11-15
Duration: 13 min 10 s
Channel: Soph
Description: Hey, welcome back to our adventures in China. Today is our second day in the most Northern city in China - Mohe. We are chased by a horse, can we go fast enough to outrun it?! How much will it cost to send a postcard 9000 km back to my parents in the UK? And what will the food be like in this frozen...

CHINA’S FROZEN CITY | LIFE IN -40 °c | Mohe, Where Boiling Water Turns to Ice

Destination:ChinaProvince:HeilongjiangCity:Mohe

Soph2023-11-1513 min

CHINA’S FROZEN CITY | LIFE IN -40 °c | Mohe. This was filmed by Soph. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Hey, welcome back to our adventures in China. Today is our second day in the most Northern city in China - Mohe. We are chased by a horse, can we go fast enough to outrun it?! How much will it cost to send a postcard 9000 km back to my parents in the UK? And what will the food be like in this frozen city? Let’s find out together. What do you think of Mohe, is it somewhere that you would like to visit? Would you be willing to face the extreme cold? Is it worth it?

--- Soph

November 15, 2023, Autumn in China

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Soph spends a winter day in Mohe, China's northernmost city, where the temperature reaches -40°C. Her morning starts with a buffet of cold dishes, including tofu and onion salad, steamed buns, cucumber salad, wood ear mushroom salad and hard-boiled eggs. She then pours boiling water outside and watches it freeze immediately. After sending a postcard from the remote post office, she takes a bumpy horse-drawn sleigh ride that includes a close encounter with the horse. Her day also includes a first ski lesson, a visit to a Christmas village made from ice and snow sculptures, and a local dinner of glass noodles and tomato-and-egg soup.

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Cold food and a freezing-water demonstration

Soph visits Mohe, China's northernmost city, during a winter day when temperatures reach -40°C. Breakfast is a buffet, but many dishes are served cold. She tries tofu and onion salad, steamed buns, cucumber salad, wood ear mushroom salad and hard-boiled eggs. The cold meal is an unexpected part of the morning.

Outside, Soph pours boiling water into the air and sees it freeze immediately. She is nervous about getting burned before trying it, then watches the water turn to ice in the cold. She also visits the post office to send a postcard from Mohe. The remote location makes the postcard a keepsake, though delivery time may be uncertain.

A sleigh ride, skiing and an ice village

Soph rides a horse-drawn sleigh through the snowy town. The ride is bumpy, and the horse comes close to her, making the trip both fun and a little frightening. She then tries skiing for the first time, with an instructor. The ski rental and lesson cost 170 kuai for 30 minutes.

The day continues at a Christmas village built from ice and snow sculptures. Soph sees large sculptures and limits her time outdoors because of the cold, staying outside for about five minutes at a time. At dinner, she has glass noodles and tomato-and-egg soup at a local restaurant. She finds the food tasty but quite salty. Her route combines ordinary meals and postal errands with winter activities in Mohe's extreme cold.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What was the breakfast like in Mohe?: A: Breakfast was a buffet with a range of traditional dishes, though most of the food was cold. It included tofu and onion salad, steamed buns, cucumber salad, wood ear mushroom salad and hard-boiled eggs.

Q: What happened when you threw boiling water outside?: A: The boiling water turned into ice almost immediately in the cold. Soph thought the demonstration was exciting, though she was initially nervous about being burned.

Q: What was the horse sleigh ride like?: A: The sleigh ride was enjoyable but a little scary: the horse went fast and came very close to the travelers. The ride was bumpy, but gave Soph a way to see the town.

Q: How much did it cost to go skiing?: A: Soph paid 170 kuai for a 30-minute ski session with an instructor. It was her first time skiing, and the lesson let her try the activity in Mohe's snowy conditions.

Q: What was the Christmas village like?: A: The village had large sculptures made entirely of ice and snow. It was very cold, so Soph could only stay outside for about five minutes at a time while exploring the displays.

Q: What was dinner like?: A: Soph ate glass noodles and tomato-and-egg soup at a local restaurant. She found the dinner tasty, although she thought it was quite salty.

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Mohe, China: -40°C Adventure in Northernmost City

Mohe, China: Frozen City Exploration & Extreme Cold Adventure

Soph's China adventure continues in Mohe, China's northernmost city. Brave the -40°C temperatures with her as she explores this unique location. Discover the local food, the cost of sending a postcard 9000km, and a thrilling encounter with a horse! Will she outrun it? A truly unforgettable experience in extreme cold.

Attractions in this video: Christmas Village, Snow Sculptures, Frozen River