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Winter is the time to dive into a white fairy tale at -20°C! From the romantic snowfall in Harbin to the thick mushroom houses in Snow Town, from the rime wonderland of Changbai Mountain to the Korean ethnic charm of Yanji… this journey is stunning, healing, and an unforgettable ice and snow romance of a lifetime!

🎒 Travel essentials · Life-saving gear
❶ Warm three-piece set: thick down jacket + waterproof snow boots + warm hat and gloves
❷ Electronic bodyguard: heat packs (stick to your phone to prevent shutdown!) + power bank (battery drains fast in low temperatures)
❸ Skincare combo: high-moisture cream + lip balm + sunscreen (UV rays are super strong on snow!)
❹ Invisible must-haves: thermos + sunglasses (to prevent snow blindness) + small amount of cash (weak signal in mountainous areas)

🚗 Transportation guide · Lazy traveler’s blessing
✔️ Major transport: recommended to fly into Harbin, then rent a car or carpool northeastward after sightseeing
✔️ Car rental tips: for Snow Town - Changbai Mountain - Yanji, it’s best to find a reliable local driver experienced with snowy mountain roads, about 600-800 RMB/day.

📅 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 Park → Popular bullet screen wall → stay in Yanji
👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → return to Yanji/Harbin/Changchun

🏡 Accommodation recommendations · Immersive experience
🏮 Harbin: near Central Street, super convenient for shopping, eating, and transport
🏮 Snow Town: must stay in a featured kang bed-stove homestay! Book early to avoid missing out
🏮 Changbai Mountain: Erdaobaihe town or Wanda Resort area, hot spring hotels so good you won’t want to leave
🏮 Yanji: near university town, around 100 RMB per person, walking distance to the popular wall

🍜 Food must-tries · Taste explosion
🔥 Harbin: Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stewed goose
🔥 Snow Town: frozen pears and persimmons, grilled little chicken, corn cakes
🔥 Changbai Mountain: hot spring boiled eggs (tender and smooth!), Korean rice cakes
🔥 Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Shunji cold noodles + Guo Bao Rou for a hot and cold combo, morning market rice cakes and blood sausage

⚠️ Notes · Hard-earned experience
❗ Snow Town/Changbai Mountain can drop to -30°C, be sure to protect against wind and frostbite
❗ Stick heat packs to your phone! Otherwise, it will shut down outdoors in ten minutes
❗ Learn the penguin walk on snow: small steps, slow pace to avoid slipping
❗ Book rooms in advance! Kang bed-stove rooms are hard to get in peak season
❗ Seal cameras and phones before going indoors to prevent fogging

This winter, bring your loved ones and embrace this pure white romance at -20°C!💕