In the Heilongjiang province of China, in the Mudanjiang prefecture, the city of Suifenhe is found. The town is located near the Russian border and twice a week, passenger trains cross from Suifenhe to Grodekovo, Russia. The Suifen River is also nearby, sharing the name of the city. The name comes from the word meaning ‘awl’, which is the basic shape of the Oncomelania snail that is found in the region.
Staying in a cheap Suifenhe hotel is a convenient stop if you are traveling across Asia because of the railroad networks that pass through the city. While you enjoy your stopover in the discount hotel in Suifenhe that you have chosen, there are a number of natural sites to see. The Taiping Mountain is nearby, offering opportunities for walking and hiking as well as providing some excellent views of the surrounding area. The Suifenhe River Valley also offers excellent hiking and nature walks.