[2025 Wuchang Stay] Travel Guide for  Home Inn of the Snow Valley Traveler (Updated Apr)

Many people choose to visit Snow Town or Snow Valley in addition to Harbin. There are also some attractions nearby that are worth visiting. I've been to many places with snow, but my favorite is still Snow Valley! [China Snow Valley (Dongsheng Forest Farm)] Tickets: Free This place is more like a "village," with a natural, non-commercialized environment. The whole place is a village + snowy natural scenery. It's highly recommended to come here and take pictures of the snow! [Snow Valley Rime Ridge] 1 hour from Snow Valley 400 yuan for a package ticket, which includes shuttle service and all snow activities. In addition to the beautiful scenery, there are also some ice and snow activities on the top of the mountain, such as snowmobiles, snow tube slides, snowboards, and skiing, all of which can be played unlimitedly. [Yangcao Mountain] A mountain between Snow Town and Snow Valley. You can cross Yangcao Mountain from Snow Valley to Snow Town. The whole journey is 15 km and takes about 6 hours. The main reason to choose Yangcao Mountain is to experience snow hiking. Snow Valley Route Day 1: Harbin - Snow Valley Day 2: Snow Valley - Snow Valley Rime Ridge Day 3: Snow Valley - Return What to bring: 1⃣Gaiters (to prevent snow from getting into your shoes, if you want to go deep into Rime Ridge to take pictures, the snow will be knee-deep), or knee-high boots 2⃣Sunglasses, gloves, earmuffs, heated insoles, non-slip shoes, or crampons ❄Accommodation: Snow Valley Trekker's Home, clean! Large area! The people in the store are very enthusiastic, and you can book the bus and Rime Ridge tickets directly with the landlady. I chose Snow Valley over Snow Town, and it was really worth it. What you see with your eyes is much more beautiful than what the camera captures. If you like nature and ice and snow entertainment, it's definitely worth a visit!

If you just want to play in the snow and take some photos of the snowy scenery, you can definitely go to Snow Valley⛰! [Balloon] Reasons: Everything here is much cheaper than in Xuexiang; there are fewer tourists, so the experience is great; and taking photos here is really easy, you can put on some makeup and wear anything and it will look like the original photo. [Love] - We stayed in Snow Valley for two days, let me share my itinerary [Car]～ [One] Day 1: I took the bus at the agreed location at 8am and arrived at the Snow Valley Traveler's Inn at around 1pm. I crossed the small street, passed the ice and snow park, climbed up the small hill and looked down at the entire Snow Valley village. It felt a bit like Hengdaohezi. We went to eat after dark, and had the home-cooked food, relatively affordable dumplings (the boss was making them, and he was very generous and welcoming!), stir-fried dishes, etc. It was too cold at night so we went back to the inn. [Two] The next day: We set out from the inn at 8 o'clock to hike to Yangcao Mountain. It took about three and a half hours to reach the top of the mountain. I slid down the snowy path on the small cushion I brought from the inn, and finally took a horse-drawn sleigh to the inn. After getting ready, we went to the ice and snow amusement park. The uncles and sisters here were very nice. They were very responsible and taught us to pay attention to safety during the sliding projects, and pushed us down. My sister is very enthusiastic! ! Buying a package can really make your money back! (I had so much fun that I barely took any photos. You can check out the photos in other people’s notes~) We ordered an iron pot stew at the inn in the evening, but because it was snowing too heavily and windy, we went back to the inn to rest. There are some things to note [!] [!] [!] 1⃣ We didn’t see any tourists for almost five or six kilometers when we hiked up Yangcao Mountain. We were the only group of people there. If there were only a few girls, we would still be a little scared. 2⃣Don’t let the snow fall by itself! Even if he bought a ticket, I think it is still somewhat dangerous. There is a very steep slope as soon as you come down, and there are some sharp turns, some gentle and some sharp, and it is easy to get hit. Moreover, we slid down by ourselves. Once we entered the slide, we could not turn back. The snow next door was waist-deep and there was no one around. It felt easy to fly out. It was very dangerous [Grimace]! It's really not allowed, especially for children. It's too dangerous. Finally, I want to say that [Heart] Snow Valley is really comfortable. It is a place I will miss a lot when I go back.

What should I prepare for hiking through the snowy countryside with my baby❓ [Chin] When the winter vacation comes, many mothers choose to travel with their children in the Northeast, but they are worried that their children will not be able to stand the cold because they are too tired [Cry]. As a friend who has received guests from the south for 18 years and witnessed too many mothers traveling with their babies, I would like to share with you a guide to taking a 5-year-old baby through the snowy countryside for your reference. If you have any other questions, please feel free to call the shopkeeper [Congratulate] - 🚎About transportation: 1) There are 3️⃣ minibuses to the Snow Valley near Central Street every day, the price is 100 yuan/person, and the journey takes about 4~5 hours. (2) From Snow Valley, cross Yangcao Mountain and walk 15 kilometers to Snow Town. For large luggage, ask the inn to find a car to take it to Snow Town. The shipping fee is 50 yuan per piece. 🕌About accommodation: 1. Snow Valley is much less famous than Snow Town. Many inns have standard rooms for around 150 yuan and include breakfast. 2. Accommodation in Xuexiang is much more expensive. Basically, a standard room in winter costs more than 1,000 yuan, and a slightly better one costs more than 2,000 yuan. 🚶‍♀🚶‍♀About hiking: The main crossing: Starting from the Snow Valley and walking to the Snow Town is called the main crossing. You have to hike over a not-too-high mountain - Yangcao Mountain. The whole journey is about 15 kilometers (another 5km of flat road from the inn to the uphill entrance, we took a sled.), 5 kilometers of steep uphill road, and then 5 kilometers of downhill road. The whole journey takes 5 to 7 hours. Reverse walking: Walking from Snow Town to Snow Valley is called reverse walking, and the distance in both directions is the same. ⛰️Features of hiking: Climbing up a hill, panting like a cow, the water vapor you exhale condenses on your eyebrows and eyelashes, making it feel interesting and hard, and even made Ya Cai cry from exhaustion. We took a plastic snow sled up the mountain, and the kids had a blast going down the mountain. They flew all the way down the mountain and were happy even when they fell. (1) This is not an off-road adventure route, but an ordinary hiking route that can be easily completed by children around ten years old. (2) Do not carry too much luggage when hiking to avoid wasting energy. There is no need to wear too many clothes, because you will get hot after walking a few steps, and you will sweat when climbing. 🥋🧥About equipment 1. Clothes: a thick down jacket or windbreaker + a fleece jacket + a thermal underwear. This is enough to cope with temperatures as low as -30°C. 2. Pants: a pair of windproof pants + warm autumn pants. 3. Shoes: A pair of warm, non-slip shoes is very heavy. 4. Gloves: A pair of thick, warm gloves is a necessity, otherwise your fingers will easily freeze. 5. Hats and masks: These are also necessities. The winds outdoors in the Northeast are extremely cold, and exposed skin is very susceptible to frostbite. 6. Crampons and snow gaiters: Crampons can protect you from slipping during mountain climbing and climbing. Wearing snow gaiters allows you to have fun in the knee-deep snow without worrying about snow getting into your shoes. 7. Other equipment: (1) Thermos cup: When you are tired, a cup of hot water can bring you warmth and strength. (2) Food: Bring some bread and chocolate to replenish your energy during the journey. (3) Power bank: The cold weather can cause your phone to lose power quickly, so a large-capacity power bank is a necessity.

☀What if you want to visit Snow Town but can't afford the hotel, and don't want to miss the mushroom house and Bear Ridge? What if you want to cross from Snow Valley to Snow Town but are worried about your physical strength? Don't worry! We have a three-day, two-night itinerary that saves time and effort, and ensures you don't miss Snow Town or Snow Valley: - 🔺Day 1: Harbin - Snow Town - Snow Valley accommodation ⏰Carpool from Harbin to Snow Town at 6:00, 7:00, or 8:00 am, CNY 180 per person. Return to Snow Valley from Snow Town at 6:00 pm on the same car. You don't need to carry your luggage, and can enjoy Snow Town easily. You can enjoy the beauty of Xueyun Street, take photos and enjoy the scenery at popular spots. It gets dark at 4:00 pm, so take photos of the mushroom house. 🔺Day 2: Wusong Ridge, CNY 400 per person 🚙There are cars to Wusong Ridge at 7:00 and 9:00 am. We recommend departing at 9:00 am, and you will arrive at the foot of the mountain at around 10:00 am. There are snowmobiles to take you up the mountain. ❄Take advantage of the morning sunshine to walk around and take photos, then enjoy the snow activities, including skiing, snow tubing, snowmobiling, snow dragon boating, snowboarding, etc. There is no limit on the number of times you can play. Skiing beginners can learn and ski on the spot. ⛷There are tents on the mountain where you can put your backpack, drink water, and buy instant noodles and milk tea. You can also rest in the tent if you feel cold. The signal on the mountain is not very good, and the toilets are simple. 🗻After enjoying the activities in the afternoon, walk to the top of the mountain and play in the snow and take photos in the thick snow. Walk down the mountain at around 4:00 pm. You can join the bonfire party at the Snow Valley Grand Stage in the evening. 🎆 🔺Day 3: Snow Valley - Next destination There are buses to Harbin, Jilin, Yanji, and Changbai Mountain every morning. There are buses to Harbin at 7:00 and 9:00 am, and it takes 5 hours to get there. You can visit Snow Valley in the morning before returning at noon, and enjoy the beauty of the original forest scenic area and the simple atmosphere. What a pleasant end to the trip!