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❄️ The romance of minus 20°C! You must come to Northeast China this winter. Harbin’s ice and snow fairy tale, the dreamy snow mushrooms of Snow Town, the fairyland Tianchi of Changbai Mountain, and the Korean drama spots in Yanji—this route is so beautiful it leaves you speechless! Save this tried-and-true, no-fail guide now~ 🧤 Gear List • Outfit: over-the-knee down coat + waterproof snow boots + fleece-lined pants + ear protector hat • Electronics: heat packs (stick 2 on the back of your phone!) + 20,000mAh power bank • Skincare: SPF50+ sunscreen + moisturizer + lip balm • Essentials: thermos + ice cleats + sunglasses (strong snow glare) 🚥 Transportation Guide ✈ Recommended to fly to Harbin, many flights with great value 🚘 Harbin → Snow Town → Changbai Mountain → Snow Town, car rental recommended; choose vehicles with snow tires for safety 💰 Car rental reference: SUV: 600-800 RMB/day (includes experienced driver + insurance) 📅 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 → 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 from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏨 No-fail Accommodations 🏡 Harbin: Near Central Street, great for night shots of Saint Sophia Cathedral 🏡 Snow Town: Kang bed-stove homestay (book 15 days in advance!) 🏡 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring hotel, experience the contrast of ice and fire 🏡 Yanji: University town homestay, 5-minute walk to the popular wall 🍜 Foodie Must-Try List 〖Harbin〗 ✅ Guo Bao Rou (Old Chef’s is the most authentic) ✅ Madie’er Popsicle (classic original flavor) ✅ Iron Pot Stew (add corn cakes, amazing) 〖Snow Town〗 ✅ Frozen pears and frozen persimmons (soak in warm water before eating) ✅ Stewed chicken with hazel mushrooms (farmhouse flavor) ✅ Sticky bean buns (dip in sugar, super tasty) 〖Changbai Mountain〗 ✅ Hot spring eggs (3 for 10 RMB, super tender) ✅ Korean rice cake (freshly made and eaten) ✅ Ginseng chicken soup (winter tonic) 〖Yanji〗 ✅ Jeonju bibimbap (stone pot version is the best) ✅ Soonhee cold noodles (perfect with Guo Bao Rou) ✅ Water Market rice cake (line up before 7 AM) 💡 Hard-earned Tips Keep your phone warm: stick heat packs + quick photo shots Dressing formula: thermal underwear + sweater + down coat Anti-slip tips: small steps, slow pace + penguin walk Booking notice: Snow Town accommodation at least 3 days in advance Equipment protection: seal camera indoors for 2 hours ✨ Save this article, bring your favorite person, and step into the ice and snow fairy tale world together! Remember to like and follow, next time we’ll share photo tips~
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