My friend and I spent five days in Harbin, and my spending habits have changed.

Today, I want to share my five-day trip to Harbin and Xuexiang with my best friend. It was an exciting trip! ❄️💖 ❄️I saw many travel guides online and wanted to go on a trip with my best friend. But when I thought about making a travel plan, booking hotels, finding food, and planning the itinerary, I got a headache. We also had to drive to Xuexiang, which was unfamiliar to us. It was scary! 😱 So, we decided to join a small group tour to save time and effort and enjoy the trip! 💖We were lucky to join a cost-effective small group tour! There were no hidden costs, and the tour guide was very nice. He arranged everything for us. We didn't have to worry about accommodation, transportation, or tickets. It was so convenient! The itinerary was well-planned, and we had plenty of time to take photos and create beautiful memories! 📸✨ 👗We did a lot of research on what to wear for the trip to Harbin and Xuexiang! We wore down jackets, thermal underwear, and fleece jackets/turtleneck sweaters on top, which were soft, comfortable, and warm. We wore wool, camel wool, and down pants with thick outer pants/waterproof pants on the bottom, which were warm and windproof. We wore waterproof and non-slip snow boots, which were both stylish and warm. We also had other gear, such as warm hats, touchscreen gloves, earmuffs, masks, wool socks, wool insoles, and hand warmers. We were fully equipped and not cold at all! 🔥 🛍️Harbin Airport now offers a down jacket rental service, which is very convenient! You can rent a down jacket after landing, so you don't have to bring one. It's perfect for people like us who don't wear down jackets often in the south. It's very thoughtful! 💕 💰We spent CNY 5,230 per person on this trip. The tour cost CNY 2,500 per person for five days, including accommodation, transportation, attraction tickets, and breakfast. We had to pay for lunch and dinner, but the tour guide recommended many local delicacies, which were delicious! 😋 We also got some free snow activities, which were a great deal! The round-trip flight cost CNY 1,780, meals cost about CNY 450, and souvenirs cost CNY 300, which were gifts for family and friends 🎁. We also spent CNY 200 on miscellaneous expenses. Overall, the trip was very cost-effective! 💡Finally, here are some tips and suggestions for joining a group tour: 1️⃣Choose a local tour group in Northeast China. They know the area better and can provide better service! 2️⃣Make sure you can sign a contract with the National Tourism Administration for protection and to avoid disputes! 3️⃣Check if they have a local business license and operating permit. Ask if you can get a refund if your plans change. Don't book if they don't offer a refund within seven days! Make sure to ask clearly! 4️⃣Pay to a public account for safety and reliability! That's all for today! I hope this helps! If you want to visit Harbin and Xuexiang, you can refer to our experience and suggestions! 😘✨