Mishan Border Port in Jixi, Heilongjiang

Mishan Border Port (密山口岸) is an important border crossing between the People’s Republic of China and Russia. Located in Mishan City (密山市), Jixi (鸡西市), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省), the port is situated in the southern part of Mishan City, in Dangbi Township (当壁镇), and is in close proximity to Russia.

Location and Access

Mishan Border Port lies on the northwestern shore of Lake Xingkai (兴凯湖) in the Sino-Russian border area, approximately 1.5 kilometers from the lake. The port is 38 kilometers from Mishan City and 100 kilometers from Jixi City. It is directly across from the Russian Far East’s Primorsky Krai (滨海边疆区) and is separated from Russia’s Tiryokhlo Port (图里洛格口岸) by the Baileng River (白棱河), which is just 1 kilometer away. The port is 64 kilometers from Russia’s nearest city, Kamyshlov (卡缅雷博洛夫), and 150 kilometers from Ussuriysk (乌苏里斯克), while Vladivostok (符拉迪沃斯托克), the capital of Primorsky Krai, is about 260 kilometers away.

History and Development

Key Milestones

  • 1989: Mishan Border Port was approved as a national open port by the State Council.

  • 1992: The port was officially confirmed as a bilateral road passenger and freight transportation hub by China and Russia.

  • 1993: Mishan Border Port officially began operations.

  • 2013: The port underwent a comprehensive renovation and expansion.

  • 2014: Upgrades were made to the inspection and quarantine facilities, as well as infrastructure for inspection, testing, and medical screenings.

  • 2025: Mishan Border Port was designated as a pilot site for China’s Smart Port initiative.

Infrastructure and Facilities

Port Facilities

As of 2023, the infrastructure at Mishan Border Port includes:

  • Inspection Channels: The port has four cargo inspection channels and eight passenger inspection channels.

  • Customs and Border Control: It includes facilities for customs, inspection and quarantine, and border control.

  • Passenger Services: The port also features a duty-free shop and various other management and service offices.

  • Expansion: The total area of the port is now 23,000 square meters, with a building area of 7,388 square meters.

Transport Capacity

  • Annual Freight Capacity: The port can handle 1 million tons of cargo per year.

  • Passenger Traffic: It can process up to 600,000 passengers annually.

Main Business and Operations

Main Commodities

Mishan Border Port handles a variety of goods, including:

  • Grains: Import and export of agricultural products such as grains.

  • Frozen Seafood: Including products like frozen fish and other seafood.

  • Fruits and Vegetables: Import and export of fresh produce.

Operating Hours

Mishan Border Port operates six days a week, with a working schedule of 8 hours per day.

Trade and Economic Impact

Trade Volume

  • 2023: From January to November 2023, the port had a total trade value of 37.47 million USD, with 90744 tons of goods processed and 36,846 passengers crossing.

  • 2013: The total import-export trade volume reached 2.98 billion USD, with 17,500 tons of cargo processed and 21,812 passengers crossing.

  • 2017: The port recorded over 200,000 passengers, with the highest recorded trade volumes in the region.

Regional Significance

Strategic Role

Mishan Border Port is one of Heilongjiang Province’s key ports for trade with Russia, alongside other regional ports like Suifenhe (绥芬河口岸) and Hulin (虎林口岸). As part of the “Mushui Group” (牡绥组团), Mishan is positioned as an important gateway for Sino-Russian trade, particularly for grain, oil, and chemical products.

The port aims to become a specialized hub for importing Russian grains, oil, and petrochemical products, as well as exporting light industrial goods from China. Compared to other ports like Suifenhe, Mishan offers faster and more efficient border crossings, attracting both passengers and cargo.

Future Development and Expansion

Mishan Port continues to strengthen its infrastructure to handle increasing trade and passenger traffic. Plans include upgrading customs facilities, expanding its cargo storage and processing areas, and improving efficiency for customs clearance. The port is expected to play a growing role in the regional economic cooperation between China and Russia.

Practical Information

  • Address: Mishan Border Port, Dangbi Township, Mishan City, Jixi City, Heilongjiang Province, China.

  • Contact: Mishan Customs, Tel: +86 464-XXXX-XXXX.

  • Nearby Attractions: Xingkai Lake Golden Tourism Belt (兴凯湖黄金旅游带), Sino-Russian Border Trade Zone (中俄边民互市贸易区).