Don't mess around in Harbin! This guide helps you avoid 99% of the pitfalls!

Winter in Northeast China is truly touching! From Harbin's Russian-style romance to Yanji's Korean-style fireworks, Harbin + Yabuli + Snow Village + Changbai Mountain + Yanji connect all the winter wonders. Here's a super practical guide, perfect for beginners to copy directly~ 🧳Travel Essentials 🧥Clothing: Windproof long down coat + fleece-lined waterproof pants, high-top snow boots to prevent snow from getting in, Lei Feng hat, touchscreen gloves, and a thick scarf are must-haves. 👜Others: Warm packs (stick on phone + body), thermos, anti-fog goggles, camera with cold protection cover, hand cream + lip balm to prevent dryness. 🎫Documents: ID card, student ID (can save a lot on attraction tickets). 🚥Transportation Guide ✈Major transport: Enter via Harbin Taiping Airport, exit via Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport or Changchun Longjia Airport for the smoothest route. 🚘Intercity transport: Recommend chartered cars or pure leisure small groups; drivers are familiar with snowy road conditions and have snow chains. Absolutely do not drive yourself! Roads are icy in snow, beginners simply can’t handle it. 🚌Within scenic areas: Changbai Mountain requires taking eco-friendly buses; ice cleats can be rented in the Tianchi area for anti-slip. 📅Itinerary Overview 👉Day 1: Gather in Harbin → Central Street → Saint Sophia Cathedral → Stay in Harbin 👉Day 2: Harbin → Yabuli Skiing → Horse-drawn sled → Stay in Yabuli 👉Day 3: Yaxue Highway → Datudingzi Mountain → Ice and Snow Gallery → Stay in Snow Village 👉Day 4: Snow Village → Xueyun Street → Jingpo Lake Winter Fishing → Stay in Erdaobaihe 👉Day 5: Changbai Mountain Tianchi → Green Pool → Hot Springs → Stay in Erdaobaihe 👉Day 6: Demon Realm Rafting → Yanji Folk Park → Popular barrage snatching → Stay in Yanji 👉Day 7: Yanji → Water Market → Return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏨Accommodation Recommendations 🏡Harbin: Around Central Street, convenient for visiting Saint Sophia Cathedral and eating Russian food. 🏡Yabuli: Choose hotels with hot springs, soaking after skiing is super comfortable. 🏡Snow Village: Warm kang bed-stove homestays inside the scenic area, remember to bring disposable bedding. 🏡Changbai Mountain: Stay in Erdaobaihe Town on the north slope, close to the scenic area and you can also explore the small town. 🏡Yanji: Near Yanji University, very close for eating barbecue and buying Korean snacks. 😋Food Recommendations 🍱Harbin: Madieer popsicles, iron pot stewed goose, Qiulin red sausage. 🍱Yabuli: Iron pot stewed chicken, sticky bean buns. 🍱Snow Village: Frozen pears, frozen persimmons (soak in warm water before eating). 🍱Changbai Mountain: Hot spring eggs, chicken stewed with mushrooms. 🍱Yanji: Fengmao barbecue skewers, ginseng chicken soup, kimchi fried rice, rice wine. 📢Notes (Bitter experience) 1. Snow reflects strongly, wear sunglasses to prevent snow blindness. 2. Big temperature difference indoors and outdoors, wear clothes that are easy to put on and take off, don’t sweat too much. 3. Peak season from December to February, book accommodation and tickets 1-2 weeks in advance to avoid no rooms. 4. Bring cold medicine and stomach medicine to cope with low temperatures and dietary changes.