Harbin Travel Guide｜No detours, no pitfalls, perfect for beginners to copy directly

Who can resist checking off Harbin's ice sculpture fairy tales, Snow Town's snow mushroom cabins, the magnificent Changbai Mountain Tianchi, and Yanji's Korean cuisine all in one trip! The northern romance at minus 20℃, this practical guide helps you easily master it, copy blindly without pitfalls❄️ 👜 Travel Essentials 1️⃣ Outfit: Quick-dry shirt + fleece lining + long thick down jacket + down pants, layered warmth without bulk 2️⃣ Accessories: Lei Feng hat + touchscreen waterproof gloves + fleece snow boots (ice cleats a must), warm packs for phone and insoles to keep you going 3️⃣ Others: High SPF moisturizer + lip balm (to prevent chapping), stomach medicine, cold medicine, power bank (cold drains battery fast) 🚥 Transportation Guide ✈️ Major transport: Fly into Harbin, out of Yanji, no backtracking, convenient direct flights and high-speed trains 🚗 Intercity car rental: Choose a legitimate 5-seat SUV, 500-800 RMB/day (including fuel and tolls), local drivers familiar with snowy roads for peace of mind 📅 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, walking distance to Saint Sophia Cathedral and Songhua River, convenient for shopping and dining 🏡 Snow Town: Guesthouses near Xueyun Street, choose ones with private bathrooms + floor heating, book at least 1 week in advance 🏡 Changbai Mountain: Prefer Erdaobaihe town (close to North Slope), for hot springs choose Wanda Resort hotels 🏡 Yanji: Near Yanbian University, right downstairs is the popular wall + Korean food street, perfect for photos and dining 🍜 Food Highlights 🍱 Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, red sausage with kvass 🍱 Snow Town: Iron pot stewed goose + corn cakes, frozen pears and persimmons soaked in warm water are super sweet 🍱 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring boiled corn, Korean cold noodles, sweet and sour to refresh 🍱 Yanji: Grilled pork belly, stone pot bibimbap, rice wine, spicy cabbage from West Market as souvenirs ⚠️ Notes 1. Changbai Mountain Tianchi opening depends on weather, tickets must be booked 7 days in advance, bring your ID 2. Ask prices first in Snow Town, avoid low-priced self-paid projects, compare prices for ski gear rental 3. Sign a formal contract for car rental, clarify all fees to avoid sudden price hikes 4. Large temperature difference indoors and outdoors, shake off snow before entering to keep clothes dry 5. During peak season, be cautious with “pay at hotel” bookings, book early to lock in prices Winter in the North is full of healing and surprises, this guide helps you avoid 90% of the pitfalls～