Harbin has really gone crazy this season with off-peak travel and a guide to Harbin

❤Recommended reasons: Fewer tourists in the off-season, easy to book the Ferris wheel at the Ice and Snow World Hotels are relatively cheap, and you can stay in a good hotel near Central Street for just over 200 yuan 🏨Accommodation guide: ✅Try to stay close to the Flood Control Monument on Central Street, because you can take the scenic spot's shuttle bus back to the monument after coming out of the Ice and Snow World at night ✅Prefer to choose a bustling downtown area, it's not convenient to take a taxi in remote places ✅Don't trust the accommodations recommended by aunties soliciting customers on the street, they are unreliable ✅Don't wait until you arrive in Harbin to book a hotel, book online in advance, especially during the winter travel peak season when hotels are in high demand 🍽Food recommendations: 1️⃣Songren Xiaodu: Songren Xiaodu is a traditional specialty dish of Harbin, with a ruddy color, fragrant aroma, crisp and easy to chew, and especially refreshing in the mouth 2️⃣Guobaorou: Similar to fried pork, but not very oily, with a sweet and sour taste, it's very good with rice, and is a must-try delicacy in Harbin 3️⃣Daliba: Daliba, originating from Russia, has now also become a specialty snack in Harbin. This large bread is round and has a very traditional European flavor 4️⃣Ganchang: Ganchang is one of Harbin's specialties, the commonly seen Yuchang Ganchang uses fresh lean pork, made with a century-old secret recipe, excellent craftsmanship, naturally air-dried, with a strong meaty flavor and easy to preserve 5️⃣Caomao Bing: Caomao Bing is super delicious, a specialty snack from the Northeast, with distinct layers, soft and chewy, crispy and delicious, and it looks like a straw hat when served 6️⃣Stewed dishes: You must try the Northeastern stewed dishes, which are very characteristic 7️⃣Zhang Fei Bapai Meat: With a unique name, Zhang Fei Bapai Meat is famous in Harbin, all dishes are selected for quality, finely crafted, with the principle of 'trust, beauty, freshness' and has a history of nearly thirty years locally, it's a must-try when in Harbin 8️⃣Jiang Guotou: Jiang Guotou is a traditional dish in the Northeast. Depending on the main ingredient, it can be Jiangjigu, Jiangpaigu, or Jiangbanggu. 🚉Transportation guide: 1. Harbin Airport, Taiping International Airport How to get to the city from the airport: Taiping Airport is 38 kilometers away from the city ✔️You can take the airport shuttle bus from Taiping Airport to the city, 20 yuan per person, leaving when full ✔️Taking a taxi costs about 150 yuan, and the price may increase on snowy days ✔️Online car-hailing services cost around 80 yuan, and all taxi apps can be used 2. Harbin Train Stations: Harbin Station, West Station, South Station, East Station How to get to the city from the train stations ✔️Harbin Station is in the city center ✔️Harbin East Station has Metro Line 1 ✔️Harbin West Station is near Hada Wanda Plaza, with Metro Line 3 ✔️Harbin North Station is in Songbei Town, far from the city center, with Metro Line 2 3. Ways to travel to attractions ✔️Bus: Cheap and with many routes, 1-2 yuan, but prone to traffic jams ✔️Taxi: Easy to hail, starting at 8 yuan, but may take a longer route ✔️Metro: The most convenient way to travel, within 8 stations costs 2 yuan, 8 to 13 stations cost 3 yuan, more than 13 stations cost 4 yuan 4. Distances and transportation to various places ✔️Harbin to Yabuli (bus/train 3 hours) ✔️Yabuli to Snow Town (bus 2 hours) ✔️Harbin to Snow Town (bus about 5 hours) 📝Note tips: ❗️Emphasize the transportation of the Ice and Snow World, it is recommended to go by metro, get on at Shangzhi Street Station, and get off at Ice and Snow World Station, the metro operates until 22:00 during the tourist season, it is recommended not to take the metro later than 15:00, so the timing is just right ❗️It is recommended to visit the Ice and Snow World at night, the ice sculptures + lighting effects make the night view more spectacular ❗️When coming to Harbin in winter, be sure to have full gear: hat, gloves, mask, snow boots, thick socks, down jacket ❗️Consumption in Snow Town is generally higher, and the play projects are more expensive than in Snow Valley or Harbin, so ask for prices before deciding what to eat or play, and you can also bring some snacks ❗️The Volga Manor is a must-visit, full of Russian charm, with pristine natural environments complementing different styles of Russian architecture, especially in the ice and snow, it feels like being in a fairy tale world. Here you can experience castle skiing, snow tubing, sled trains, hand-painted nesting dolls, snow cat petting, and more ❗️The temperature is low, so you need more calories, carry some chocolate or beef jerky to replenish energy at any time ❗️Snow Town sells iron items that are tied to the soles of shoes to prevent slipping, it is recommended to buy one, as the snow on the streets is very slippery, and falling would be bad ❗️Before playing ice and snow projects or various entertainment facilities, negotiate the price, taking photos with winter swimmers may cost money ❗️The Madieer ice cream in Snow Town is a trap, remember to eat Madieer ice cream on Central Street ❗️When visiting Central Street, do not trust low-priced one-day or two-day tours or free transportation, it is still recommended to stay near Central Street or Sofia Church, as convenience in cold weather is very important ❗️Remember to plan your itinerary in advance, especially accommodation in Snow Town, as every year there are people who cannot find a place to stay during the peak season ❗️In winter, many parks and universities have free ice rinks. There are skate rentals near the ice rinks, and you must experience outdoor ice skating at least once, although it's super cold, it's really fun ❗️Overall, consumption in Snow Town is relatively high, but it is still recommended to stay in Snow Town and play there, the Snow Charm Street is very lively at night and worth seeing ❗️The places to visit in Harbin city, such as Saint Sophia Cathedral, Central Street, Old Daowai, etc., are all very close to each other, and you can check them out together ❗️Remember to bring a swimsuit, there are cold springs in Snow Town/Yabuli/Changbai Mountain, personally I think Changbai Mountain Springs are a bit better ❗️December to February of the following year is the best time to visit the Northeast, there is enough snow, and you can even see harsh conditions like fog ❗️Buy snow boots one size larger, because you need to wear thick socks, the right size will definitely squeeze your feet ❗️If the weather is warm and clear, you can go play on Sun Island, it is said that there is a Russian-style town on the island, quite stylish ❗️Candied chicken feet, chili, spicy strips, hmm~ not tasty, don't expect too much