You have to visit Harbin at least once! Super detailed travel guide is here!

❄️ Step into the white fairy tale of the North and feel the romance of minus 20°C! From Harbin’s European-style romance to the thick mushroom houses of Snow Town, from the rime wonderland of Changbai Mountain to the Korean-style fireworks of Yanji… this trip is healing, stunning, and an unforgettable winter love song of a lifetime!

🧳 Travel Essentials
· Clothing: Long windproof down jacket + wool thermal underwear + waterproof fleece pants, paired with high-tube anti-slip snow boots🧦 + thick wool socks (snow gaiters to prevent snow ingress)
· Accessories: Touchscreen gloves + ear-protecting Russian hat + warm face mask + sunglasses (to prevent snow blindness)🕶
· Electronics: 20,000mAh power bank + heat packs (stick on phone! Phones shut down instantly in low temps)
· Skincare: High-moisture cream + lip balm + sunscreen (UV rays are very strong on snow)
· Others: Thermos, small amount of cash (weak signal in mountain areas), stomach medicine

🚗 Transportation Guide
· Major transport: Recommended to fly into Harbin, return from Yanji/Changchun for a smoother route
· Intercity car hire: Harbin → Snow Town → Changbai Mountain → Yanji, it’s best to choose a licensed car hire (SUV about 600-800 RMB/day)! Drivers are experienced with snowy roads and use snow chains, do NOT self-drive❌ New drivers can’t handle slipping on snow
· Warning: Avoid unlicensed cars! If the driver forces you to buy services, complain immediately

📅 Itinerary Overview
👉D1: Gather in Harbin → Central Street → Saint Sophia Cathedral → 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 Lake → Green Pool → Hot Springs → Stay in Erdaobaihe
👉D6: Demon Realm Rafting → Yanji Folk Park → Popular Bullet Screen Wall → Stay in Yanji
👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → Return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations
· Harbin: Near Central Street, walking distance to Saint Sophia Cathedral, very convenient for shopping and eating
· Snow Town: Xueyun Street heated kang bed homestay, open the window to see snow mushrooms❄️ Book 30 days in advance!
· Changbai Mountain: Hot spring hotel in Erdaobaihe Town, soak in hot springs while watching the snowy scenery♨️ Fire and ice contrast
· Yanji: Hotel near Yanji University, walking distance to the popular wall + water market

🍲 Food Highlights
· Harbin: Central Street Madieer popsicles, Old Chef’s Guobaorou (crispy sweet and sour pork), iron pot stewed goose
· Snow Town: Iron pot stew with corn cakes, frozen pears and persimmons, farmhouse sticky bean buns
· Changbai Mountain: Hot spring boiled eggs (egg whites are jelly-like and tender!), Korean rice cakes
· Yanji: Water Market rice sausage + rice cakes, Jeonju bibimbap, Shunji cold noodles, legendary barbecue!

⚠️ Notes
1. Ask prices before spending in Snow Town, choose accommodation with private bathroom and heated kang bed, check real-time room temperature videos to avoid pitfalls
2. Changbai Mountain Tianchi Lake opening depends on weather, check official website announcements in advance, wear anti-slip shoe covers
3. Stick heat packs on your phone and keep it close to your body, seal it before entering indoors to prevent fogging
4. Yanji Water Market is busiest from 7-9 AM, book Korean costume makeup in advance for Folk Park photos
5. Learn the “penguin walk” on snow—small steps and slow pace to prevent slipping～

This winter, bring your loved ones and embrace this pure white fairyland!💌 Save this guide, your journey begins with a heartbeat~