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## Travel guide to Xuexiang: Enter the fairytale world of ice and snow **Xuexiang**, located in Shuangfeng Forest Farm, Hailin City, Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province, is a famous snow tourist destination in China. The snow here lasts for 7 months every winter, and the thickness of the snow can reach 2 meters, forming a unique snow scene that is like a fairy tale world. **1. Best time to travel** * **December - February of the following year**: The snow is heaviest and the scenery is most beautiful, making it the best time to enjoy the snow. **2. Transportation** * **Planet**: Take a flight from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Mudanjiang Hailang Airport, and then take a bus to Xuexiang. * **Train**: Take the train from Harbin to Mudanjiang, and then take a bus to Xuexiang. * **Bus**: Take a long-distance bus from Harbin directly to Xuexiang. **3. Accommodation Recommendations** * **Within the Xuexiang Scenic Area**: * **Xuexiang Family Hotel**: Experience local customs at an affordable price. * **Xuexiang Resort Hotel**: complete facilities, comfortable environment, and higher price. * **Outside the Xuexiang Scenic Area**: * **Erlang River Scenic Area**: Close to Xuexiang, with more accommodation options and relatively cheap prices. **4. Food Recommendations** Northeastern cuisine: * **Iron pot stew**: Put various ingredients into an iron pot and stew them. It tastes delicious and is rich in nutrition. * **Pot-fried pork**: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and sour, it is a representative of Northeastern cuisine. * **Slaughtering Pig Dish**: A traditional dish from rural Northeast China, with rich ingredients and strong flavor. * **Special snacks**: * **Frozen pears**: Pears can be frozen and eaten. They have a unique taste, sweet and sour. * **Tanghulu**: Use bamboo sticks to string hawthorn, strawberry and other fruits, coat them with sugar, and taste sweet and sour. **V. Recommended activities** * **Snow Village View**: * **Night view of Snow Town**: When night falls, every household hangs up red lanterns, which set against the white snow, making it look like a fairy tale world. * **Sunrise at Yangcao Mountain**: Climb up Yangcao Mountain to enjoy the magnificent sunrise. * **Snow Recreation**: * **Skiing**: Experience the speed and passion, and feel the fun of ice and snow sports. * **Snowmobile**: Ride on the snow and feel the thrill of speeding. * **Horse-drawn sleigh**: Experience the traditional means of transportation and feel the unique charm of Snow Town. * **Folk Customs Experience**: * **Visit the Xuexiang Museum**: Learn about the history, culture and folk customs of Xuexiang. * **Experience Northeast Errenzhuan**: Feel the unique charm of Northeast folk art. **VI. Travel Tips** * **Keep warm**: The temperature in Snow Town is extremely low in winter, so it is recommended to wear warm clothes such as down jackets, snow boots, hats, gloves, etc. * **Anti-slip and anti-fall**: The ground in the snow town is icy, so be careful to avoid slipping when walking. It is recommended to wear anti-slip shoes. * **Eye protection**: Snow has strong reflections, so it is recommended to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. **VII. Itinerary Suggestions** * **2 days and 1 night**: * **Day 1**: Arrive at Snow Town, enjoy the night view of Snow Town, and experience snow entertainment activities. * **Day 2**: Watch the sunrise at Yangcao Mountain, visit Xuexiang Museum, experience Northeast folk customs, and return. * **3 days and 2 nights**: * **Day 1**: Arrive at Snow Town, enjoy the night view of Snow Town, and experience snow entertainment activities. * **Second day**: Watch the sunrise at Yangcao Mountain, visit the Xuexiang Museum, and experience the folk customs of Northeast China. * **Day 3**: Go to Erlang River Scenic Area and return. **VIII. Notes** * During the peak tourist season in Xuexiang, there will be a large flow of people, so it is recommended to book accommodation and transportation in advance. * Prices in the Xuexiang scenic area are relatively high, so it is recommended to prepare in advance. * The ecological environment in Xuexiang area is fragile. Please protect the environment and do not litter. **I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Snow Town. Wish you a pleasant journey! **[Grin]