Harbin Travel Pitfall Test｜Real Experience, No Exaggeration or Criticism

This winter, you must visit Northeast China! From the romantic snowfalls in Harbin, to the thick mushroom-shaped houses in Snow Town, then to the mysterious Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain, and finally experiencing the Korean ethnic culture in Yanji❄️ This route is truly the pinnacle of winter travel! 🎒Travel Essentials ✅Upper body: Quick-dry thermal underwear (avoid pure cotton) + fleece/wool sweater + long waterproof down jacket (recommended filling over 250g) ✅Lower body: Fleece-lined thermal pants + windproof waterproof outer pants (or ski pants) ✅Feet: High-top anti-slip snow boots (a must!) + thick wool socks ✅Accessories: Lei Feng hat, touchscreen waterproof gloves, sunglasses, scarf, heat packs (also stick some on your phone!), thermos 🚥Transportation Guide ✈️Main transport: Recommended “Enter Harbin, exit Yanji” to avoid backtracking 🚘Car rental suggestion: Distances between Northeast attractions are long and snowy road conditions are complex, so car rental is recommended. Find a local reputable fleet with drivers experienced in snow driving. Reference price about 500-800 RMB/day (5-seat SUV) 📅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 for convenience, with attractions and food concentrated 🏡Snow Town: Must experience the heated kang bed homestay, book in advance! Choose a location near Xueyun Street 🏡Changbai Mountain: Options include Erdaobaihe Town (cost-effective) or hot spring hotels in Wanda/Luneng Resort Area 🏡Yanji: Recommended near Yanbian University, right downstairs is the popular bullet screen wall, with abundant food options 🍜Food Recommendations 🍱Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (crispy sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stew 🍱Snow Town: Iron pot stewed goose, frozen pears and frozen persimmons (remember to thaw with cold water, tastes like slush!) 🍱Changbai Mountain: Hot spring boiled eggs (egg whites jelly-like), Korean ethnic rice cakes 🍱Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Sunji cold noodles, rice cakes and rice sausages from the Water Market morning market ⚠️Notes 1️⃣Phones (especially iPhones) lose power very quickly or even shut down in low temperatures, be sure to stick on heat packs 2️⃣Walk small steps slowly, learn the “penguin walk” to prevent slipping, never put your hands in your pockets 3️⃣Put cameras and other equipment in sealed bags before going indoors from outdoors to prevent fogging and frost 4️⃣Changbai Mountain Tianchi Lake may close temporarily due to weather, always check the park notice before traveling 5️⃣Snow Town accommodations and popular car rentals are very tight during peak season, it is recommended to arrange at least 1 month in advance