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Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport

Mudanjiang, China
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Gateway to northeastern China's scenic Mudanjiang region.

Opened
1979
Location
Mudanjiang, China
Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport (IATA: MDG, ICAO: ZYMD) serves Mudanjiang, a city in Heilongjiang Province in northeastern China. The airport provides connectivity between Mudanjiang and major Chinese cities, supporting both business and leisure travel in the region. The airport was upgraded to international status to handle growing cross-border traffic, particularly with neighboring Russia. It serves as an important transport hub for a region known for tourism destinations such as Jingpo Lake and the Mirror Lake scenic area. Passenger traffic has grown steadily as domestic tourism to Heilongjiang Province has increased, particularly during winter months when the area attracts visitors interested in snow and ice activities.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Mudanjiang city via taxi and shuttle bus services, with the journey taking approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving the airport include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, offering routes to Beijing, Shanghai, and other major Chinese cities.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Heilongjiang Province in China's far northeast, near the Russian border.
  • ›Serves as a regional gateway for tourism to Jingpo Lake, a major scenic attraction.
  • ›The airport handles limited international routes, primarily to Russia and nearby Asian destinations.
  • ›Mudanjiang is one of the colder cities in China, and winter weather can affect flight operations.
  • ›The airport's international designation reflects Mudanjiang's role in Sino-Russian trade and tourism.
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Route map (6 destinations)

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Routes

MDG → DLCCZ · 319
MDG → PVGCZ · 320
MDG → PEKCA · 738
MDG → PEKCN · 738
MDG → ICNCZ · 73J 320
MDG → PEKHU · 738
MDG → SHEGS · E90
MDG → ICNKE · 73J
MDG → TAOMU · 320
MDG → PEKZH · 737
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City & Place Guide

Gateway to Manchurian wilderness, history, and stunning natural scenery.

Mudanjiang is a mid-sized city in southeastern Heilongjiang Province, northeastern China, sitting along the Mudan River from which it takes its name. The city serves as a regional hub close to the Russian border and acts as a launching point for some of Heilongjiang's most spectacular natural attractions.

The city blends Han Chinese culture with traces of Russian influence and the heritage of the local Manchu and Korean ethnic communities. Winters are long and bitterly cold, but they draw visitors seeking snow festivals and ice landscapes, while summers offer lush green valleys and cooler temperatures perfect for outdoor exploration.

  • •Jingpo Lake — massive volcanic-formed lake with waterfalls and scenic boat rides.
  • •Underground Forest (Dixia Senlin) — eerie crater forest born from ancient volcanic activity.
  • •Zhongguo Snow Town (Xue Xiang) — fairy-tale snow-blanketed village famous in winter photography.
  • •Mudanjiang Museum — covers regional history, Bohai Kingdom relics, and local culture.
  • •Hailang River National Park — pristine river valley ideal for hiking and wildlife spotting.
  • •Mirror Pohu Lake — tranquil highland lake with reflective waters and forested shores.

Getting around: Mudanjiang has a main railway station with connections to Harbin and Jilin cities; long-distance buses serve regional towns and tourist sites like Jingpo Lake. Within the city, public buses are cheap but routes can be confusing for non-Chinese speakers. Taxis are plentiful and affordable, and Didi (China's rideshare app) operates locally and is the most convenient option for visitors with a Chinese mobile payment account.

Best time: Late June through early September offers warm, green conditions for nature tourism, while December through February is ideal for snow scenery and winter festivals.

Local food: Try deer and wild game hotpot, Korean-influenced cold noodles (naengmyeon), smoked fish from Jingpo Lake, and hearty northeastern Chinese dumplings (jiaozi) stuffed with pork and cabbage.

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Encyclopaedia

Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport is an airport serving the city of Mudanjiang in Heilongjiang Province, China. From 30 March 2025, Mudanjiang Airport has closed for renovation works and all flights have been suspended indefinitely. Suifenhe Dongning Airport opened regular domestic flights on the same day to replace affected passengers from Mudanjiang.

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