A Must-Read Before Traveling to Harbin! The Ultimate Guide to Copy!

Step into the white fairy tale of the North, 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 journey is stunning, healing, and an unforgettable winter love song of a lifetime!

🎒 Essentials to Bring
· Dressing formula: quick-warm thermal underwear + fleece jacket + windproof down jacket, fleece-lined pants + waterproof ski pants
· Key accessories: high-tube anti-slip snow boots, touchscreen gloves, ear-protecting ushanka hat, face mask
· Electronic lifelines: 20,000mAh power bank + phone hand warmers, camera cold protection cover
· Skincare protection: high-moisture cream + lip balm + sunscreen, sunglasses to prevent snow blindness

🚗 Transportation Guide
· Major transport: Recommended to enter via Harbin Airport and exit via Yanji or Changchun Airport to avoid backtracking
· Intercity car rental: Strongly recommend renting a car between Snow Town, Changbai Mountain, and Yanji! Official SUVs cost about 600-800 RMB/day, drivers are experienced with snowy roads and use anti-slip chains, avoid unlicensed cars and scams

📅 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 (Heaven Lake) → Green Pool → Hot Springs → Stay in Erdaobaihe
👉D6: Demon Realm Rafting → Yanji Folk Culture Park → Popular Bullet Screen Wall → Stay in Yanji
👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → Return to Yanji/Harbin/Changchun

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations
· Harbin: Stay near Central Street, within walking distance to Saint Sophia Cathedral, very convenient for shopping and dining
· Snow Town: Choose a heated kang bed homestay on Xueyun Street, open the window to see snow, remember to book 30 days in advance!
· Changbai Mountain: Stay at a hot spring hotel in Erdaobaihe Town, soak in hot springs while enjoying snowy views
· Yanji: Homestays/hotels near Yanbian University, walk to the popular wall & food street, great for capturing Korean ethnic style photos

🍲 Food Recommendations
· Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stewed goose with corn cakes
· Snow Town: Frozen pears and persimmons, iron pot stewed goose, small chicken stewed with mushrooms
· Changbai Mountain: Hot spring boiled eggs (egg whites are jelly-like and tender!), Korean rice cakes
· Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Shunji cold noodles, rice cakes and blood sausage at the Water Market, come hungry!

⚠️ Notes
1️⃣ Snow Town/Changbai Mountain temperatures can drop to -30℃❄️, keeping head/hands/feet warm is key, also keep waist, abdomen, and neck insulated
2️⃣ Changbai Mountain Tianchi opening depends on weather, check official WeChat at 7 AM daily, best viewing time is 10 AM–1 PM
3️⃣ Ask prices before spending in Snow Town, book accommodation early; take photos at Yanji’s popular wall early, lights off at 10 PM
4️⃣ Large indoor-outdoor temperature differences, dress in layers to prevent colds; learn the “penguin walk” – small, slow steps to avoid slipping

💌 Save this guide, bring your favorite person, and embrace the 100°C heartbeat at -20°C this winter!