Don't mess around when you go to Harbin! Please keep this nanny-level guide handy

Who understands! Connecting the fairy-tale Snow Town, the sacred Changbai Mountain, the lively Yanji, and the ice city Harbin is the ultimate winter romance～ Compiled no-nonsense tips, take it and go! 👜 Travel essentials (life-saving checklist) 1️⃣ Outfit: 280g+ down jacket, down pants, high-top non-slip snow boots (1-2 sizes bigger), quick-dry thermal underwear 2️⃣ Accessories: touchscreen fleece gloves, ear protector hat, sunglasses (to prevent snow blindness), bright-colored scarf (for great photos) 3️⃣ Good items: heat packs (stick on phone + body), SPF50+ sunscreen, lip balm + thick face cream, power bank (battery drains fast in cold) 4️⃣ Medicine: stomach medicine, cold medicine, high-energy snacks (to replenish energy on long trips) 🚥 Transportation guide ✈️ Major transport: Fly to Harbin/Changchun/Yanji airports, high-speed rail is super convenient, flying to Changchun is cheaper in peak season 🚘 Intercity car rental: Highly recommended! Attractions are scattered and snowy roads are slippery, choose a legitimate 4WD snow tire fleet, can stop and take photos anytime, includes highway tolls + insurance, avoid unlicensed cars 📅 Itinerary overview 👉D1: Central Street → Saint Sophia Cathedral → Ice and Snow World → Stay in Harbin 👉D2: Harbin → Yabuli Skiing → 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 World 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, super convenient for shopping and eating + going to Ice and Snow World, floor heating keeps you warm 🏡 Snow Town: Homestays around Xueyun Street inside the scenic area, book heated kang rooms in advance, confirm private bathroom + heating 🏡 Changbai Mountain: Erdaobaihe Town (cost-effective) or Wanda Resort (one-stop skiing + hot springs) 🏡 Yanji: Korean ethnic homestays near Yanji University, close to Folk Park and barbecue spots 😋 Food collection 🍱 Harbin: Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork), red sausage, Madie’er popsicles (hot and cold), Russian-style western food 🍱 Snow Town: Iron pot stewed goose, sticky bean buns, frozen pears and persimmons (must-try Northeast specialties) 🍱 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring boiled eggs, wild mountain vegetables, ginseng chicken soup (nourishing and warming) 🍱 Yanji: Barbecue skewers, stone pot bibimbap, cold noodles, spicy kimchi, Grandma Yuan’s rice wraps 📢 Notes 1. Snow reflects strongly, sunglasses + sunscreen are a must to avoid sunburn and snow blindness 2. Stick heat packs on your phone to prevent shutdown, prepare anti-fog bags for cameras 3. Northeast dishes are large portions, order according to N-1 rule for 2-3 people to avoid waste 4. Compare prices at Folk Park costume rentals, remember to bargain 5. Avoid low-cost tour groups and roadside unlicensed cars, sign contracts and keep proof The purest romance is hidden in Northeast China in winter, bundle up and set off～