Winter in Harbin is so healing! Quickly save this guide

Who understands! In the Northeast at minus 20°C, from the romantic Ice City to the fairy-tale Snow Town, then to the appointment at Changbai Mountain, and getting drunk in the fireworks of Yanji, this trip is stunningly beautiful to the point of speechlessness~ I've compiled a super comprehensive guide, follow it blindly to avoid pitfalls! 👔 Travel Essentials 1️⃣ Outfit: Quick-dry underwear + fleece + long waterproof down jacket, fleece pants + ski pants, high-top anti-slip snow boots + thick wool socks (bring extra) 2️⃣ Accessories: Lei Feng hat + touchscreen gloves + sunglasses + snow gaiters, warm packs (stick on body + phone to prevent shutdown) 3️⃣ Others: High-moisture cream + lip balm + hydrating mask, 20,000mAh power bank, cold medicine + stomach medicine 🚗 Transportation & Car Rental ✈️ Major transport: Recommend entering via Harbin and exiting via Yanji, many flights without detours 🚘 Intercity transport: Prefer official car rental teams (500-800 RMB/day), drivers with 10 years of experience + anti-slip vehicles for peace of mind; carpooling for 4-6 people is cost-effective, flexible, and worry-free ⏰ Travel time reference: Harbin → Snow Town 5h, Snow Town → Changbai Mountain 6h, Changbai Mountain → Yanji 2.5h 📅 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 from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations 🏡 Harbin: Around Central Street, super convenient for shopping, eating, and checking in at Saint Sophia Cathedral 🏡 Snow Town: Xueyun Street heated kang bed homestay, book 1 month in advance! Plenty of heating and farm-style dishes 🏡 Changbai Mountain: Erdaobaihe town is cost-effective, or choose a hot spring hotel to experience the contrast of ice and fire 🏡 Yanji: Near Yanji University, close to the popular wall, very convenient for eating skewers and night market strolling 🍜 Must-Try Foods 🍱 Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Madieer popsicles, iron pot stew 🍱 Snow Town: Iron pot stewed goose, frozen pears and frozen persimmons (thaw slowly in cold water for bursting juice) 🍱 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring eggs (egg white jelly texture), Korean rice cake 🍱 Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Soonhee cold noodles, Fengmao grilled skewers, Mount Kumgang spicy kimchi ⚠️ Notes 1. Snow reflects strongly, bring high SPF sunscreen to avoid sunburn 2. Large temperature difference indoors and outdoors, add or remove clothes timely to prevent colds 3. Changbai Mountain Tianchi opening depends on weather, check park announcements in advance 4. Walk slowly with a penguin step, anti-slip shoes are a must 5. Seal your camera before going indoors to prevent fogging, bring extra batteries Winter in the Northeast truly fulfills all romantic imaginations! Save this guide and bring your friends to the ice and snow fairy tale~