You have to visit Harbin at least once! Super detailed travel guide is here!
by ๆถๅ ๆ ่กๆ้พ
Oct 23, 2025
This winter, you have to visit Northeast China at least once! From Harbin's European-style romance to the fairytale cabins of Snow Town, from the magical rime of Changbai Mountain to the border cuisine of Yanji, check in at four treasure spots along one route and instantly become a legend in your friends' photography contest!โจ
๐งณTravel Essentials
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Ultimate warmth outfit: thick down jacket + waterproof snow boots + wool socks + fleece layers
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Anti-freeze must-haves: warm packs (stick on your phone and soles!), thermos, touchscreen gloves, wool hat covering your ears
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Skincare emergency kit: cream for oily skin, lip balm, moisturizing masks (the north is dry enough to crack your skin!)
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Documents: ID card, student ID (some attractions offer discounts)
๐ Transportation Guide
โ๏ธ Major transport:
ยท Fly into Harbin Taiping Airport, with many national routes; book winter tickets one month in advance for discounts!
ยท Return flights can be from Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport or take the high-speed train to Changchun Longjia Airport for transfers
๐ Local car rental:
ยท Recommended to rent a car for Harbin โ Snow Town โ Changbai Mountain โ Yanji! Driving in snow is dangerous; local drivers know the roads and can stop for photos anytime
ยท Reference price: 600-800 RMB per day for a 5-seater, book in advance!
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Itinerary Overview
๐ Day 1: Gather in Harbin โ Central Street โ Saint Sophia Cathedral โ Stay in Harbin
๐ Day 2: Harbin โ Yabuli Ski Resort โ Horse-drawn sled โ Stay in Yabuli
๐ Day 3: Yaxue Highway โ Datudingzi Mountain โ Ice and Snow Gallery โ Stay in Snow Town
๐ Day 4: Snow Town โ Xueyun Street โ Jingpo Lake winter fishing โ Stay in Erdaobaihe
๐ Day 5: Changbai Mountain Tianchi (Heaven Lake) โ Green Pool โ Hot Springs โ Stay in Erdaobaihe
๐ Day 6: Magic World rafting โ Yanji Folk Culture Park โ Popular bullet screen wall โ Stay in Yanji
๐ Day 7: Yanji โ Water Market โ Return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun
๐ก Accommodation Recommendations
Harbin: Stay near Central Street! Walking distance to Saint Sophia Cathedral and Songhua River, super convenient for night shots of Ice and Snow World
Snow Town: Experience a heated kang bed-stove homestay! Warm floral quilts + big red lanterns outside the window make for great photos
Changbai Mountain: Hot spring hotel in Erdaobaihe town, soaking in hot springs with snowy mountain views is so healing
Yanji: Choose around Yanbian University! Right downstairs is the popular bullet screen wall + food street
๐ฒ Food Highlights
๐ฅ Harbin: Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork) + Madieer popsicles + iron pot stewed goose!
๐ฅ Snow Town: Frozen pear sugar-coated hawthorn + farmhouse stewed chicken with mushrooms
๐ฅ Changbai Mountain: Hot spring boiled eggs + Korean rice cake + forest charcoal grilled meat
๐ฅ Yanji: Water Market morning market (Mingyue soup rice is legendary) + Jeonju bibimbap + spicy pork intestines + Houlang Coffee check-in
โ ๏ธ Notes
1๏ธโฃ Stick warm packs on your phone! iPhones shut down instantly in snow; keep spare camera batteries close to your body
2๏ธโฃ Book Snow Town accommodation early! Heated kang rooms are in high demand during peak season; beware of low-price tour scams
3๏ธโฃ Changbai Mountain Tianchi opening depends on weather; check official website updates; windproof goggles are a must
4๏ธโฃ Popular shops in Yanji have long lines; suggest eating before 10 AM or after 3 PM to avoid crowds
5๏ธโฃ Choose anti-slip shoes! Walk like a penguin on ice, take small steps to stay safe
๐ No need to rush your itinerary, sleep in naturally every day~
Throw water to freeze by day, gather around the stove to nibble frozen persimmons by night
This winter-only happiness is waiting for you to claim!โค๏ธ
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