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Meet the most magical Frozen Wonderland!

Wusong Island 2 Days 1 Night Travel Guide (Budget 2000 RMB) Trip Highlights: ✔ Encounter one of China’s four great natural wonders — Jilin Rime Ice ✔ Stroll along the Songhua River and experience a snowy fairy tale world ✔ Try unique Northeast specialties like heated kang beds, frozen pears, and frozen persimmons ✔ Capture stunning rime ice sunrises and wow your friends on social media 📅 Itinerary Day 1: Arrive at Wusong Island, enjoy the rime ice + overnight in Hantun Village 🚄 Transportation: High-speed train/Flight: Flight: Fly into Changchun Longjia Airport, then transfer by high-speed train to Jilin City (about 40 minutes, ticket price 30 RMB). High-speed train: Direct trains to Jilin City from Beijing/Shenyang/Harbin, etc. (ticket price 150-300 RMB). Jilin City → Wusong Island: Carpool/Charter (recommended): About 1 hour from Jilin City to Wusong Island, carpool 50 RMB/person, charter 200 RMB/car. Bus: Take a bus from Jilin Station to Wulajie (15 RMB), then taxi to Hantun Village (20 RMB). 🌲 Wusong Island Activities (Afternoon): Best viewing spots: Zengtongtun, Hantun Village (ticket 80 RMB, includes shuttle boat). Best photo time: 6:00-10:00 AM for peak rime ice, but you can also enjoy the remaining rime ice in the afternoon. Must-try experiences: Walk along the Songhua River and see the sparkling frost-covered trees. Ride a horse-drawn sled (50 RMB/person). Check in at the “Magic Realm” rime ice secret spot. 🍲 Dinner: Northeast iron pot stew (recommended: “Old Guandong” in Hantun Village, about 60 RMB per person). Frozen pears and frozen persimmons (a must-try!) 🏡 Accommodation: Hantun Village homestay (heated kang bed experience): 100-200 RMB/person (breakfast included). Day 2: Rime Ice Sunrise + Return 🌅 Early morning: Rime ice sunrise (depart before 6:00 AM) Get up early and take the shuttle boat to the island to secure the best spot for photographing the magical rime ice with morning mist and sunrise. Bring a thermos with hot water to create ice splashes for photos (props available at the homestay). ⛷ Morning activities (optional): Skiing experience: Beidahu Ski Resort (1.5-hour drive, tickets from 200 RMB). Jilin City sightseeing: Beishan Park, Songhua Lake (free). 🚄 Return: Return to Jilin City by noon, then take high-speed train/flight back. 💰 Budget Breakdown (more cost-effective for two people) Item Cost (RMB) Main transportation (high-speed train/flight) 300-800 (depending on departure city) Local transportation (carpool/taxi) 100-200 Wusong Island ticket + shuttle boat 80 Accommodation (heated kang bed homestay) 100-200 Meals (2 main meals + snacks) 100-150 Activities (sled/skiing) 50-200 Total 800-1500 💡 Money-saving Tips: ✔ Book high-speed train early bird tickets in advance, watch for flight deals. ✔ Carpooling or chartering is more cost-effective for groups. ✔ Homestays usually include breakfast; bring your own snacks. 📌 Notes Rime ice formation conditions: below -20°C + no wind + high humidity, check weather in advance (best from December to February). Warm gear: down jacket, snow boots, hat and gloves, heat packs (turn off phone to prevent freezing!). Anti-slip: be careful walking on ice, wear anti-slip shoes. Camera care: batteries drain quickly in cold, bring extra batteries. ❄️ The beauty of Wusong Island’s rime ice is fleeting—may you encounter the most magical frozen fairy tale!
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Posted: Oct 18, 2025
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