Unlock the winter romance of Harbin and step into a northern fairy tale world

This winter, you must visit Northeast China! Encounter the brilliance of the ice and snow castle in Harbin, stay in a mushroom house dream in Snow Town, Make a pure vow atop Changbai Mountain, and spend a day as a "Korean Ethnic Princess" in Yanji~ Save this comprehensive guide to help you explore the Northern Quartet without regrets! 🎒Travel Essentials ✅ Windproof gear: thick down jacket, waterproof snow boots, Lei Feng hat, touchscreen gloves, scarf ✅ Warmth must-haves: heat packs (for phone + soles), thermos, heated insoles, wool socks ✅ Skincare keys: oily cream, lip balm, hand cream (the northern dryness is unbelievable!) ✅ Photo buffs: light-colored outfits + colorful accessories (great for snowy photos), phone frostproof case (a must for Apple users) 🚗Transportation Guide ➊ Main transport: ▪️ Enter and exit via Harbin: suitable for most regions nationwide, direct flights/high-speed trains to Harbin, full car service connecting Snow Town - Changbai Mountain - Yanji ▪️ Enter and exit via Yanji: local Northeast travelers can choose to fly to Yanji, saving time by traveling in reverse ➋ Car rental TIPS: ✔️ Snow Town → Erdaobaihe (Changbai Mountain): about 5 hours, vehicles need snow tires ✔️ Changbai Mountain → Yanji: about 2 hours by car, stop by the "Snow Ridge Rime" ✔️ Avoid risks: do not share illegal black cars, book with a reputable travel agency in advance for safety! 📝Itinerary Overview 👉D1: Central Street → Saint Sophia Cathedral → Ice and Snow World → Stay in Harbin 👉D2: Harbin → Yabuli Ski Resort → Horse-drawn sled → Stay in Yabuli 👉D3: Yaxue Highway → Datudingzi Mountain → Ice and Snow Gallery → Stay in Snow Town 👉D4: Snow Town → Xueyun Street → Jingpo Lake Winter Fishing → Stay in Erdaobaihe 👉D5: Changbai Mountain Tianchi → Green Pool → Hot Springs → Stay in Erdaobaihe 👉D6: Demon World Rafting → Yanji Folk Park → Popular Bullet Screen Wall → Stay in Yanji 👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → Return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏡Accommodation Recommendations Harbin: Stay near Central Street! European architecture visible from your window, walking distance to Saint Sophia Cathedral Snow Town: Book early! Recommend warm kang rooms, red lanterns light up at night. Changbai Mountain: Recommend hot spring hotels in Erdaobaihe Town! Soak in hot springs while enjoying snowy views. Yanji: Stay near Yanji University! Check in at the popular wall, and walk 5 minutes to enjoy Korean ethnic cuisine 🍲Food Highlights 🔥 Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles with red sausage, Shanhetun iron pot stew 🔥 Snow Town: Farmhouse stewed chicken with mushrooms, frozen pear sashimi with heating (a hot and cold experience) 🔥 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring boiled eggs, Korean ethnic rice cake, forest wild vegetable hot pot 🔥 Yanji: Water Market morning market (must-try Mingyue soup rice), Jinli skewer shop, Shunji cold noodles + Guobaorou divine combo ⚠️Notes ❗️ Book Snow Town accommodation 30 days in advance! Holiday prices can triple or more ❗️ Changbai Mountain Tianchi opening depends on weather, follow official notices, prepare windproof gear and knee protectors ❗️ Phones drain battery fast in the cold, carry a power bank, put cameras in plastic bags indoors to prevent condensation ❗️ Don’t choose Yanji photo shoots blindly! Check sample photos in advance and ask if eyelash/extensions or costumes cost extra See the starry river in breaths at -30°C, Raise a glass of blueberry wine with strangers on a warm kang bed — This is Northeast China, always passionate, always moving to tears!