Harbin Travel Checklist! Get These Ready Before You Go!

Who understands! A trip that links the fairy-tale snow country, sacred mountain Tianchi, and Korean-style fireworks is truly unforgettable and beautiful～ Organized a super worry-free guide, just copy it! 🧣 Essentials for the trip 1️⃣ Outfit: Therma wool underwear + wool sweater + long thick down jacket + fleece-lined outdoor pants + high-top anti-slip snow boots (one size bigger to fit thick socks) 2️⃣ Must-haves: touchscreen gloves, Lei Feng hat, windproof mask, heat packs (stick on body + phone), sunglasses (to prevent snow blindness), swimsuit (for hot springs in Changbai Mountain) 3️⃣ Others: high-moisture skincare set + face masks, 20,000mAh power bank, thermos, small amount of cash (poor signal in remote areas) 🚗 Transportation Guide ✈️ Major transport: Fly into/out of Harbin/Yanji, Harbin⇌Yanji has high-speed trains (3.5-4 hours, starting at 191 RMB), Changbai Mountain⇌Yanji high-speed rail direct in 2 hours 🚘 Intercity car rental: Harbin → Snow Town → Changbai Mountain → Yanji, car rental is the most hassle-free, 600-800 RMB/day including fuel, vehicles must switch to snow tires 📅 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 Realm Rafting → Yanji Folk Park → Popular Bullet Screen Wall → Stay in Yanji 👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → Return to Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations 🏡 Harbin: Around Central Street, walking distance to Saint Sophia Cathedral and Ice and Snow World 🏡 Snow Town: Xueyun Street kang bed-stove room (experience Northeast big floral quilt) or Yong’an Forest Farm homestay (cost-effective, includes pick-up and drop-off) 🏡 Changbai Mountain: Erdaobaihe Town (near North Slope, cost-effective) or hot spring hotel at the foot of the mountain (soak while viewing snowy mountains) 🏡 Yanji: Around Yanji University, 5-minute walk to the popular wall, budget chain hotels are super cost-effective 🍜 Food List 🍱 Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stewed ribs 🍱 Snow Town: Frozen pears and persimmons, iron pot stewed goose, sticky bean buns 🍱 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring eggs (10 RMB for 3), Korean rice cake, ginseng chicken soup 🍱 Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Soonhee cold noodles, Fengmao barbecue, freshly made rice cakes at the Water Market ⚠️ Notes 1. Book Changbai Mountain tickets on the official website 3 days in advance, seal your camera in a bag before entering rooms to prevent fogging 2. Avoid low-price tours in Snow Town, choosing homestays and ordering meals is more cost-effective 3. iPhones tend to shut down in low temperatures, stick heat packs on the back to keep them alive 4. Walk slowly with small steps on ice surfaces, avoid running or jumping to prevent slipping 5. If you have a weak stomach, bring montmorillonite powder, eat raw and cold food in moderation Winter in Northeast China is truly healing! Snow-covered streets, steaming hot food, every snap is a masterpiece～