Unlock the winter romance of Harbin and step into a northern fairy tale world

This winter, you must visit Northeast China!
Encounter the brilliance of the ice and snow castle in Harbin, stay in a mushroom house dream in Snow Town,
Make a pure vow atop Changbai Mountain, and spend a day as a "Korean Ethnic Princess" in Yanji~
Save this comprehensive guide to help you explore the Northern Quartet without regrets!

🎒Travel Essentials
✅ Windproof gear: thick down jacket, waterproof snow boots, Lei Feng hat, touchscreen gloves, scarf
✅ Warmth must-haves: heat packs (for phone + soles), thermos, heated insoles, wool socks
✅ Skincare keys: oily cream, lip balm, hand cream (the northern dryness is unbelievable!)
✅ Photo buffs: light-colored outfits + colorful accessories (great for snowy photos), phone frostproof case (a must for Apple users)

🚗Transportation Guide
➊ Main transport:
▪️ Enter and exit via Harbin: suitable for most regions nationwide, direct flights/high-speed trains to Harbin, full car service connecting Snow Town - Changbai Mountain - Yanji
▪️ Enter and exit via Yanji: local Northeast travelers can choose to fly to Yanji, saving time by traveling in reverse
➋ Car rental TIPS:
✔️ Snow Town → Erdaobaihe (Changbai Mountain): about 5 hours, vehicles need snow tires
✔️ Changbai Mountain → Yanji: about 2 hours by car, stop by the "Snow Ridge Rime"
✔️ Avoid risks: do not share illegal black cars, book with a reputable travel agency in advance for safety!

📝Itinerary Overview
👉D1: Central Street → Saint Sophia Cathedral → Ice and Snow World → Stay in Harbin
👉D2: Harbin → Yabuli Ski Resort → Horse-drawn sled → Stay in Yabuli
👉D3: Yaxue Highway → Datudingzi Mountain → Ice and Snow Gallery → Stay in Snow Town
👉D4: Snow Town → Xueyun Street → Jingpo Lake Winter Fishing → Stay in Erdaobaihe
👉D5: Changbai Mountain Tianchi → Green Pool → Hot Springs → Stay in Erdaobaihe
👉D6: Demon World Rafting → Yanji Folk Park → Popular Bullet Screen Wall → Stay in Yanji
👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → Return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun

🏡Accommodation Recommendations
Harbin: Stay near Central Street! European architecture visible from your window, walking distance to Saint Sophia Cathedral
Snow Town: Book early! Recommend warm kang rooms, red lanterns light up at night.
Changbai Mountain: Recommend hot spring hotels in Erdaobaihe Town! Soak in hot springs while enjoying snowy views.
Yanji: Stay near Yanji University! Check in at the popular wall, and walk 5 minutes to enjoy Korean ethnic cuisine

🍲Food Highlights
🔥 Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles with red sausage, Shanhetun iron pot stew
🔥 Snow Town: Farmhouse stewed chicken with mushrooms, frozen pear sashimi with heating (a hot and cold experience)
🔥 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring boiled eggs, Korean ethnic rice cake, forest wild vegetable hot pot
🔥 Yanji: Water Market morning market (must-try Mingyue soup rice), Jinli skewer shop, Shunji cold noodles + Guobaorou divine combo

⚠️Notes
❗️ Book Snow Town accommodation 30 days in advance! Holiday prices can triple or more
❗️ Changbai Mountain Tianchi opening depends on weather, follow official notices, prepare windproof gear and knee protectors
❗️ Phones drain battery fast in the cold, carry a power bank, put cameras in plastic bags indoors to prevent condensation
❗️ Don’t choose Yanji photo shoots blindly! Check sample photos in advance and ask if eyelash/extensions or costumes cost extra

See the starry river in breaths at -30°C,
Raise a glass of blueberry wine with strangers on a warm kang bed
— This is Northeast China, always passionate, always moving to tears!