Harbin ordeal is over! A late-night compiled pitfall avoidance guide

❄️ Step into a fairy tale world of ice and snow at minus 20°C! Harbin’s snowy churches, the dreamy snow mushroom houses of Snow Town, the stunning Tianchi Lake of Changbai Mountain, and the Korean drama-style street scenes of Yanji—this route is the ultimate winter travel experience! Save this guide to explore Northeast China without any mishaps～

🎒 Travel Essentials · Stay Warm and Safe
Long down coat + fleece-lined snow boots are a must
Warm packs (stick one on the back of your phone to prevent shutdown)
High SPF sunscreen + moisturizer + lip balm
Thermos (to sip hot water anytime and warm your heart)
Anti-slip ice cleats + snow sunglasses (safe and photogenic)

🚗 Round-trip Transportation · Worry-free Arrangements
Direct flights to Harbin are recommended to start your journey
From Snow Town to Changbai Mountain, car hire with a local experienced driver is safer
Road conditions around Yanji are good, self-driving is an option
Car hire reference price: 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 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 · Unique Experiences
Harbin: Near Central Street, super convenient for shopping and dining
Snow Town: Must stay in a heated kang bed-stove homestay to experience authentic Northeast flavor
Changbai Mountain: Hot spring hotels, enjoy snow views while soaking
Yanji: Around the university town, walking distance to the popular bullet screen wall

🍜 Food Highlights · A Feast for Your Taste Buds
Harbin: Madieer popsicles, Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork), iron pot stew
Snow Town: Frozen pears and persimmons, stewed little chicken with mushrooms, sticky bean buns
Changbai Mountain: Hot spring eggs, Korean rice cakes, ginseng chicken soup
Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Shunji cold noodles, rice cakes at the water market

⚠️ Tips · Hard-earned Experience
Keeping your phone warm is key; take photos quickly outdoors
Use layered clothing to handle indoor and outdoor temperature differences
Walk like a penguin in the snow—small steps and slow to avoid slipping
Book Snow Town accommodation in advance, ideally one week ahead
Seal your camera indoors to prevent fogging and damage

💫 This winter, invite your most important person and embark on this icy snow rendezvous together! Remember to save this guide to make your Northeast trip warm and unforgettable～