9-day ultimate guide to exploring Northeast China with kids is here!

A 9-day itinerary covering Jilin City and other places is here! Enjoy authentic 'tie guo dun' (iron pot stew) and 'suancai bairou' (sauerkraut with pork) to your heart's content, and also unlock a Snow Town aerial photography Vlog, rime drifting, Yabuli Forest Train, Ewenki Reindeer Park and Northeast Tiger Park are also included. Kids who want to play in the snow and see animals, quickly save this! -------------------- 🚗Suggested Itinerary: Day1: Arrive in Changchun, enjoy 24H airport/train station pickup + butler service, check into the hotel, and start your wonderful journey~ Day2-3: Depart from Changchun, head to Vanke Songhua Lake Resort for skiing 🎿, then go to Changbai Mountain to experience the Magic World Rime Drifting, visit multiple attractions in Changbai Mountain Nature Reserve, and also explore the Northeast Tiger Park, staying in a characteristic hotel. Day4: Depart from Dunhua City, visit Diaoshuilou Waterfall in Jingpo Lake Scenic Area, head to China Snow Town, take a night tour of Bangchui Mountain Plank Road, participate in float parades and other activities, and stay in a characteristic Northeast 'nuankang' (heated bed). Day5: Free exploration in Snow Town, receive a complimentary Snow Town aerial photography Vlog, pass through the Yaxue Dream Scenic Belt, take the Yabuli Forest Train (available for departures before December 16), head to Harbin, and visit Harbin Ice and Snow World (available for departures starting December 16, includes tickets + guide + transfers). Day6-7: Explore Harbin city, visit attractions such as Harbin Institute of Technology / Harbin No. 6 Pharmaceutical Factory, Songhua River Railway Bridge, taste Shanhetun Iron Pot Stew, take a train to Mohe, start your 'Journey to the North', and visit Arctic Village and Christmas Village. Day8-9: In Mohe, wake up early to watch the border river sunrise, experience splashing water into ice, visit attractions such as the Ewenki Reindeer Tribe, take a train back to Harbin, then transfer to the airport/train station, ending your journey 🎉. -------------------- Must-Visit Attractions: 🏞️Changbai Mountain Scenic Area 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Antu County, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province (Changbai Mountain Nature Reserve) ⏰Opening Hours: 06:30-15:00 ⏳Duration: 1-2 days 💧Changbai Mountain Tianchi (Heaven Lake) is as clear as a jewel, breathtakingly beautiful! 🏞️Changbai Mountain North Slope Scenic Area 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Inside Changbai Mountain Scenic Area, Erdaobaihe Town, Antu County, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture (about 36 kilometers south of Erdaobaihe Town, Chibei District) ⏰Opening Hours: 06:30-15:00 ⏳Duration: 1-2 days 🌄Classic geological wonder, overlooking the beautiful Tianchi, truly awe-inspiring! 🏞️Jingpo Lake Scenic Area 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Ning'an City, Mudanjiang ⏰Opening Hours: All day ⏳Duration: 3-4 hours 🌋A high-mountain barrier lake formed by volcanic eruptions, a natural wonder! ❄️Harbin Ice and Snow World 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: West side of Songbei Avenue, Songbei District, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province ⏰Opening Hours: October 13 - November 30, Monday-Thursday, Sunday 10:00-20:00; October 13 - November 30, Friday-Saturday 10:00-20:30 ⏳Duration: 3-5 hours 🧊Millions of visitors, unique ice sculptures create a fairytale-like beauty, not to be missed! 🏛️Harbin Sophia Square 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: No. 88 Toulong Street, Daoli District, Harbin ⏰Opening Hours: All day ⏳Duration: 1 hour 🏰The beauty of Byzantine architecture, rich artistic features, a great spot for photos! -------------------- 🌨️Travel Preparations: Northeast China Outfit & Equipment Checklist 👔Clothing: Down jacket + fleece hoodie layered, long sweater, sports shoes with non-slip soles, knee pads for hiking 🔦Accessories: Foldable umbrella/waterproof jacket, thermos with hot water, power bank + camera cold-proof cover, mask for dust 💳Documents: ID card is a must, student/senior citizen cards for special discounts, a small amount of cash for when scenic area signals are weak -------------------- Quickly save this guide and follow the tour to explore Harbin and other places, guaranteed to make you enjoy yourselves so much you'll forget to go home! 😆