The Ultimate Harbin Travel Guide! Southern friends, quickly book your stay!

Experience the European charm of Harbin, the ultimate snowy scenery of Snow Town, the frozen wonderland of Changbai Mountain, and the Korean delicacies of Yanji all in one trip. This is definitely the most worthwhile travel investment this winter! 🎒 Travel Essentials ▪️ Clothing: thermal underwear + sweater + down jacket + windproof coat (layering is key); fleece-lined pants + windproof outer pants; non-slip waterproof snow boots are a must ▪️ Accessories: touchscreen gloves, ear-covering hat, thick scarf, warm face mask (to protect your face) ▪️ Others: heat packs (for body and phone), high-moisture skincare products, power bank, sunglasses (to prevent snow blindness) 🚗 Transportation and Car Rental ▪️ Main transport: It’s recommended to enter via Harbin and exit via Yanji (or vice versa) to avoid backtracking ▪️ Car rental recommendation: For the Harbin - Snow Town - Changbai Mountain - Yanji route, choose a reputable company with snow tires and experienced drivers 📅 Itinerary Overview 👉D1: Gather in Harbin → Central Street → Saint Sophia Cathedral → 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 Lake → Green Pool → Hot Springs → Stay in Erdaobaihe 👉D6: Demon Realm Rafting → Yanji Folk Culture Park → Popular Bullet Screen Wall → Stay in Yanji 👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → Return to Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations ▪️ Harbin: Near Central Street, convenient for shopping and dining ▪️ Snow Town: Book warm kang-bed-stove homestays inside the scenic area in advance to experience sleeping on a heated brick bed ▪️ Changbai Mountain: Wanda or Luneng Resort Area, includes ski privileges ▪️ Yanji: Near Yanbian University, many food options and convenient transportation 🍲 Food Recommendations ▪️ Harbin: Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork), Russian cuisine, Madie’er popsicles ▪️ Snow Town: Farmhouse stews, frozen persimmons, candied hawthorn sticks ▪️ Changbai Mountain: Hot spring boiled eggs, Northeast iron pot stew ▪️ Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Service Building cold noodles, Fengmao grilled skewers, Water Market rice cakes (eating five meals a day is not a dream!) ⚠️ Notes ▪️ Keeping warm is the top priority, but don’t wear clothes too tight; layering is the most scientific approach ▪️ Electronic devices drain battery quickly in low temperatures; bring spare power banks and heat packs ▪️ Accommodation in Snow Town and Changbai Mountain must be booked in advance as it’s very competitive during peak season ▪️ Respect local customs, especially in the Korean ethnic areas of Yanbian ▪️ Always choose reputable companies for car rentals; safety first