This is what winter should look like｜Harbin Loop Essential Guide

This winter, let's chase the snow in Northeast China together! From Harbin's Russian-style romance to the fairy-tale snow houses of Snow Town, from the heavenly Tianchi Lake of Changbai Mountain to the Korean ethnic charm of Yanji, this route fulfills all your winter fantasies❄️ 👜 Travel Essentials 🧥 Core Outfits ✅ Tops: Thermal underwear + wool sweater + long waterproof down jacket (filling 250g+) ✅ Bottoms: Fleece-lined pants + windproof and waterproof outer pants ✅ Footwear: High-top anti-slip snow boots (regular snow boots are not enough!) + wool socks ✅ Accessories: Lei Feng hat, touchscreen gloves, sunglasses, heat packs (also stick on your phone!) 🎒 Lifesaving Items ✅ Large capacity power bank (battery drains fast in cold) ✅ Thermos (for hot water anytime) ✅ High-moisture skincare + lip balm ✅ Small amount of cash (weak signal in mountainous areas) 🚥 Transportation Guide ✈️ Highly recommend “Enter Harbin, Exit Yanji” for more flight options and no backtracking 🚘 Car Rental Must-Know ✅ Strongly suggest renting a car for Snow Town and Changbai Mountain routes! Choose a reputable team, SUV about 600-800 RMB/day ✅ Local drivers know snowy roads well, safe and worry-free, plus they can recommend off-the-beaten-path spots 📅 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: Stay near Central Street, super convenient for shopping and dining 🏠 Snow Town: Experience the special heated kang beds on Xueyun Street, book at least 1 month in advance during peak season! 🏠 Changbai Mountain: Best value in Erdaobaihe town, or choose Wanda Resort hot spring hotel for experience 🏠 Yanji: Near Yanji University, right downstairs is the popular bullet screen wall and great food 🍜 Food Guide 🍱 Harbin: Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stewed goose 🍱 Snow Town: Frozen pears and persimmons, iron pot stewed small chicken 🍱 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring eggs, Korean ethnic rice cakes 🍱 Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Soonhee cold noodles, rice cakes and blood sausage at the Water Market morning market ⚠️ Notes 1. Electronics: iPhones tend to shut down easily, stick heat packs on them! Seal cameras indoors to prevent fogging 2. Walking on snow: Learn the “penguin walk” – small steps and slow, wear anti-slip boots 3. Temperature adaptation: Big indoor-outdoor temperature difference, add or remove clothes timely to avoid colds 4. Attraction check: Changbai Mountain Tianchi Lake may close due to weather, check announcements before traveling 5. Spending tips: Avoid low-price tour groups, ask prices before eating, protect your wallet This winter, save this guide, invite your loved ones, and head to a dreamy ice and snow fairy tale together!✨