The correct way to enjoy Harbin! Lazy version guide! Just copy it!

Who understands! Connecting the romance of the Ice City, the fairy tale of Snow Town, the grandeur of Tianchi Lake, and the fireworks of Yanji is the ultimate winter joy✨ Compiled pure no-route dry goods, rush blindly without stepping on any pitfalls~ 🧥 Travel essentials 1️⃣ Outfit: 300g+ down jacket + down pants + quick-dry base layer, high-top anti-slip snow boots (with snow spikes), ear-protecting Lei Feng hat + waterproof touchscreen gloves + thick scarf, bright colors for great photos 2️⃣ Must-haves: heat packs (bring plenty! Stick to body + phone to prevent shutdown), lip balm + body lotion, sunglasses (to prevent snow blindness), 20,000mAh power bank, thermos 3️⃣ Documents: ID card + student ID (half price at some attractions) 🚗 Transportation & car rental ✈️ Round trip: Fly to Harbin Taiping Airport (many flights), return from Yanji is the smoothest 🚘 Intercity: Harbin → Snow Town → Changbai Mountain recommended to rent a car (600-800 RMB/day including fuel), Changbai Mountain → Yanji high-speed train 2h direct ❌ Pitfall to avoid: Choose a regular vehicle with snow tires, refuse low-price unlicensed cars 📅 Quick itinerary overview 👉D1: Central Street → Saint Sophia Cathedral → Ice and Snow World → stay in Harbin 👉D2: Harbin → Yabuli Ski Resort → horse sledding → 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: Near Central Street/Saint Sophia Cathedral, super convenient for walking and eating 🏡 Snow Town: Newly opened homestays inside the scenic area, dry and wet separation + snow mushrooms outside the window, book 1 month in advance 🏡 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring hotels in Erdaobaihe town, including volcanic hot springs, very healing 🏡 Yanji: Around Yanji University/University Town, affordable chain hotels around 100 RMB, close to popular photo walls 🍜 Food collection 🍱 Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, rib iron pot stew, freshly brewed kvass 🍱 Snow Town: Frozen pears and frozen persimmons (thaw slowly in cold water to burst juice), stewed little silly chicken with mushrooms, sticky bean buns 🍱 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring eggs (3 for 10 RMB), Korean rice cakes, warming ginseng chicken soup 🍱 Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Shunji cold noodles, Fengmao grilled skewers, Wu’s rice wraps ⚠️ Notes 1. Changbai Mountain tickets must be booked on the official website 3 days in advance, Tianchi Lake opening depends on weather 2. Walk with small slow steps on snowy days, don’t put hands in pockets 3. Wrap camera/phone in sealed bags before going indoors to prevent fogging 4. Northeast cuisine portions are large, order less when in groups to avoid waste 5. Rent Hanbok at Yanji Folk Culture Park to go inside, 200 RMB including makeup and hairstyle is very cost-effective Winter in Northeast China really fulfills all romantic imaginations! Save this guide and just set off~