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❄️ This winter, join me to explore the fairy tale world of the North! Harbin’s ice and snow romance, the thick snow mushrooms of Snow Town, the stunning rime of Changbai Mountain, and the Sino-Korean charm of Yanji—all in one route to explore the four hidden gems of Northeast China. Save this tested guide now!

🧳 Essential packing list
▫️ Clothing: Long down coat + fleece snow boots + wool socks + touchscreen gloves
▫️ Electronics: Heat packs (stick one on your phone too!) + 20,000mAh power bank
▫️ Skincare: SPF50 sunscreen + moisturizer + lip balm
▫️ Must-haves: Thermos + anti-slip ice grips + snow sunglasses

🚐 Complete transportation guide
• For major travel, flying to Harbin is recommended, with many flights and good prices
• From Snow Town to Changbai Mountain, it’s best to hire a car with a local driver experienced in snowy roads
• Taxi starting fare in Yanji city is 7 yuan, very cheap
• Car hire reference: 600-800 yuan/day (including tolls and fuel)

📅 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 guide
→ Harbin: Near Central Street, within walking distance to Saint Sophia Cathedral
→ Snow Town: Kang bed-stove homestay (book 5 days in advance!)
→ Changbai Mountain: Hot spring hotel, experience the contrast of ice and fire
→ Yanji: University town homestay, walk to the popular bullet screen wall

🍜 Must-try food map
Harbin:
· Guo Bao Rou (Old Chef’s is the most authentic)
· Madie’er Popsicle (a must-buy on Central Street)
· Iron Pot Stew (recommend the pork rib pot)

Snow Town:
· Frozen pears and frozen persimmons (soak in warm water before eating)
· Rustic chicken stewed with mushrooms (free-range farm chicken)
· Sticky bean buns (dip in sugar, amazing)

Changbai Mountain:
· Hot spring eggs (3 for 10 yuan, super tender and smooth)
· Korean rice cake (pounded on site)
· Ginseng chicken soup (warming in winter)

Yanji:
· Jeonju bibimbap (soft-boiled egg is the soul)
· Shunji cold noodles (divine when paired with Guo Bao Rou)
· Water Market rice cake (go before 7 a.m.)

💡 Hard-earned tips
❗ Keep your phone warm: stick a heat pack on it, don’t stay outside more than 10 minutes
❗ Dressing rule: warm base layer + windproof outerwear
❗ Anti-slip tip: walk like a penguin, small steps and slow pace
❗ Book early: Kang bed-stove rooms in Snow Town are hard to get
❗ Equipment protection: seal your camera before going indoors to prevent fogging

✨ The guide is ready, quickly invite your most important person to experience this winter romance together! Remember to save it so you don’t get lost when needed~