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Who understands! The Northeast at minus 20℃ gathers all the romance—the snowy Russian-style churches, mushroom houses in Snow Town, the rime-covered Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain, the fireworks and delicious food in Yanji. This trip is simply stunning to the point of legend~ We've compiled a super practical guide, take it and set off! 👜 Travel Essentials (Life-saving Checklist) 🔸 Clothing: quick-dry base layer + sweater + down vest + waterproof thick down jacket, fleece-lined pants + ski pants, high-top anti-slip snow boots (with crampons) 🔸 Accessories: touchscreen waterproof gloves, ear protection hat, windproof face mask, sunglasses (to prevent snow blindness), heat packs (stick to ankles for long-lasting warmth) 🔸 Others: power bank (battery drains fast in cold), high-moisture cream + lip balm, thermos, bring all documents (some attractions offer discounts) 🚗 Round-trip Transport & Car Rental ✈️ Major transport: Recommended to enter via Harbin and exit via Yanji to avoid backtracking, with many flight options 🚘 Intercity car rental: Driving in snow is very dangerous! Choose a reputable SUV rental (500-800 RMB/day), driver familiar with snowy roads, sign contract in advance to confirm price and avoid low-price traps 📅 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 Lake → 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 from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations 🏡 Harbin: Near Central Street, walking distance to Saint Sophia Cathedral, hotels with great value 🏡 Snow Town: Choose newly opened hotels with dry-wet separation + smart toilets, snow mushrooms right outside the window 🏡 Changbai Mountain: Erdaobaihe hot spring hotels, Wanda Resort area suitable for families with kids skiing 🏡 Yanji: Hotels near Yanji University, smart toilets + warm service, food street downstairs 🍲 Food Recommendations 🍱 Harbin: Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork), iron pot stewed goose, Matier popsicles in the cold 🍱 Snow Town: Frozen pears (slowly thawed in cold water bursting with juice), grilled little chicken 🍱 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring eggs (jelly-like egg whites), Korean ethnic rice cakes 🍱 Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Fengmao grilled skewers, rice sausage + rice cakes at Water Market ⚠️ Notes 1. Follow the "sandwich layering" method for warmth; big temperature difference indoors and outdoors; shake off snow before entering buildings 2. Ask prices before spending in Snow Town, avoid roadside low-price traps; check Changbai Mountain Tianchi opening announcements in advance 3. Don’t stick heat packs on the soles of your feet; put cameras in sealed bags indoors to prevent fogging 4. Walk with small sliding steps on snow, don’t put hands in pockets, be cautious running or jumping on ice The Northeast winter is really cold but healing; with a good plan, you can enjoy this ice and snow fairy tale with peace of mind~