A Must-Read Before Traveling to Harbin! Practical Guide to Copy Directly!

Winter in Northeast China freezes romance in place! From Harbin’s Russian-style charm to the mushroom houses of Snow Town, from the magnificent Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain to the Korean-style fireworks in Yanji, the beauty along the way will warm your heart. This practical guide is ready for you to copy~ 👜 Travel Essentials (Cold-Resistant Survival Checklist) 1️⃣ Outfit: Quick-dry underwear + fleece jacket + long thick down coat (250g+ fill power), fleece-lined pants + waterproof outer pants, high-top anti-slip boots + wool socks 2️⃣ Accessories: Touchscreen gloves, knit hat, scarf, sunglasses (to prevent snow blindness), heat packs (also stick one on your phone!) 3️⃣ Others: Power bank (battery drains fast in cold), lip balm + high-moisture face cream + hydrating face mask (very dry in the north) 🚗 Round-Trip Transport & Car Rental ✈️ Major transport: Recommended to enter via Harbin and exit via Yanji, with many direct flights and no detours 🚘 Intercity car rental: Choose a reputable fleet/platform. Harbin → Snow Town about 5 hours, Snow Town → Changbai Mountain about 6 hours, Changbai Mountain → Yanji about 3 hours. (SUV, 600-800 RMB/day) ❌ Pitfalls to avoid: Confirm fuel and toll fees included, sign a written contract, choose drivers with over 5 years of snow driving experience 📅 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 Culture Park → Popular Bullet Screen Wall → Stay in Yanji 👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → Return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations 🏡 Harbin: Along Metro Line 2 (cost-effective), stay near Shangzhi Street metro station for easy access to Central Street 🏡 Snow Town: If budget allows, choose a guesthouse on Xueyun Street; if budget is tight, stay in Erlanghe (New Snow Town), book 3 days in advance 🏡 Changbai Mountain: Erdaobaihe Town (cost-effective, close to North Slope) or Wanda Resort Area (high-end hot spring hotels) 🏡 Yanji: Around Yanji University, right downstairs is the popular bullet screen wall 🍲 Food List (No Risk of Disappointment) 🍱 Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stew 🍱 Snow Town: Frozen pears and persimmons, iron pot stewed goose, freshly made candied hawthorn sticks 🍱 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring eggs, Korean ethnic rice cakes, spicy kimchi 🍱 Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Shunji cold noodles, Grandma Yuan’s rice rolls, rice wine + fried chicken ⚠️ Notes 1. iPhones tend to shut down easily in the cold outdoors; stick heat packs on them and keep them close to your body 2. Walk like a penguin on snow: take small slow steps, lean forward to prevent slipping 3. Large temperature difference between indoors and outdoors; add or remove layers promptly to avoid colds 4. Changbai Mountain Tianchi Lake may close due to strong winds; check weather in advance 5. Choose restaurants with clear pricing; Northeast dishes are very large portions, order for 2-3 people using the N-1 rule 6. Avoid low-cost carpooling/tour groups to prevent hidden charges Winter in Northeast China is worth visiting countless times! Bundle up in your thickest clothes and go to this ice and snow and fireworks rendezvous~