The ultimate guide to avoiding tourist traps in Harbin. A must-read!

When traveling to Harbin, be sure to avoid these tourist traps!
A local Harbin resident has compiled a guide to avoiding tourist traps, which is very helpful for first-time visitors to Harbin. Don't miss it!
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⚠️Notes
❶ Don't book tours on Central Street! There are many people soliciting customers with different prices but the same experience, and there are shopping spots. It is recommended to charter a car to Snow Town to avoid tourist traps.
❷ During the peak tourist season, the subway runs until 22:00. It is recommended to take the subway before 15:00. The Harbin Ice and Snow World officially opens around December 25.
❸ You can buy these warm items after arriving in Harbin: hats, gloves, and snow boots. They are cheap and affordable, and you don't have to take up luggage space.
❹ The overall consumption in Snow Town is generally high, and the cost of activities is more expensive than in Snow Valley or Harbin.
❺ It is strongly recommended that friends from the south who are visiting the northeast for the first time arrange their time and itinerary reasonably. Be sure to plan your route well so you can see more attractions in the same amount of time.
➏ The best time to visit the Harbin Ice and Snow World is from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, when there are fewer people and the ice is bluer!
➐ Popular photo spots in Laodaowai: Jingyu Street and Nanxun Street. The Church of the Virgin Mary and other places are also good photo spots, where you can capture the beautiful scenery of Laodaowai.
(Feel free to add more if you've been there)
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【Snow outfit tips】
✅ It is recommended to wear solid-colored clothes, scarves, hats, gloves, and boots, which are great for adding a romantic winter atmosphere.
✅ Wear sunglasses to avoid the glare of the snow, and dress warmly.
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Avoid tourist traps by chartering a car
🚫 Don't trust chartered cars that are very cheap, as you are likely to have an unpleasant travel experience. The price of chartered cars is generally transparent and public in the industry, and prices that are too low are likely to be tourist traps.
⚠️ It is recommended to pay attention to the following points:
1️⃣ Check the hardware
Check the condition and age of the vehicle, the functions and safety of the vehicle, whether the insurance is complete, whether there is passenger accident insurance, etc.
2️⃣ Check the driver
The driver's overall quality, driving experience, and service attitude determine the enjoyment of the trip.
3️⃣ Check the price
Is it all-inclusive? For example, the total cost of the trip is over 5,000, but the other party only charges 3,000 or 4,000, but there may be shopping spots on the itinerary.