The Ultimate Harbin Travel Guide! Pure Fun Small Groups, Quick Booking and Stay!

This winter, let's dive into the icy fairy tale world of Northeast China together! From Harbin's romantic drifting snow to the thick snow mushroom houses of Snow Town, from the rime wonderland of Changbai Mountain to the Korean ethnic charm of Yanji... this journey is healing, stunning, and an unforgettable white romance of a lifetime.

🎒Travel Essentials
👕Clothing: Quick-dry thermal underwear + fleece sweater/wool sweater + thick waterproof down jacket; pair bottoms with thermal pants + ski pants/thick outer pants. Non-slip waterproof snow boots are crucial.
🧤Accessories: Ear-protecting hat, touchscreen gloves, scarf/face mask.
📱Lifesavers: Hand warmers, power bank over 20,000mAh, thermos cup.
🧼Care: High-moisture skincare products, lip balm, sunglasses.

🚥Transportation Guide
✈️Major Transport: It’s recommended to fly into Harbin and return from Yanji Airport to avoid backtracking.
🚘Intercity Transport: Chartering a car is the best way to travel through the Northeast’s snowy routes. Be sure to choose vehicles from reputable companies, with drivers familiar with snowy road conditions and equipped with snow chains for safety and peace of mind.

📅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 → Green Pool → Hot Springs → Stay in Erdaobaihe
👉D6: Demon World Rafting → Yanji Folk Culture Park → Popular Bullet Screen Wall → Stay in Yanji
👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → Return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun

🏨Accommodation Recommendations
🏡Harbin: Choose hotels or Russian-style guesthouses near Central Street for convenient dining and travel.
🏡Snow Town: Be sure to book the unique kang-bed guesthouses inside the scenic area in advance to experience sleeping on a warm kang while listening to the snow fall.
🏡Changbai Mountain: Erdaobaihe Town offers great value and is close to the North Slope; or choose the Wanda Resort hot spring hotel for a one-stop ski and hot spring experience.
🏡Yanji: Recommended near Yanbian University, a food hub with a youthful vibe, perfect for exploring the culinary map.

🍲Food Recommendations
😋Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stew, Russian cuisine.
😋Snow Town: Iron pot stewed goose with pancakes, frozen pears and frozen persimmons.
😋Changbai Mountain: Hot spring boiled eggs, Korean cold noodles, specialty snacks.
😋Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Fengmao grilled skewers, Service Building cold noodles, soup rice, and rice cakes.

⚠️Important Tips
✅Cold Protection: Temperatures in Snow Town and Changbai Mountain can reach -30°C; be sure to take windproof and frostbite prevention measures. The indoor-outdoor temperature difference is large, so use the onion-layer dressing method for easy layering and removal.
✅Equipment Protection: Cameras and phones drain battery quickly in low temperatures; before entering warm indoor spaces, seal them in airtight bags to prevent fogging and condensation.
✅Avoid Scams: Always ask for prices before spending in scenic areas like Snow Town; beware of unreasonably low-priced tours and book through official channels.
✅Safety First: Walk carefully and slowly on snow, wear anti-slip shoes, and use crampons if necessary. When skiing or doing other activities, choose certified instructors and reputable vendors.