Harbin: The Winter Wonderland of the North
by 미스터량
Aug 22, 2025
This winter, come with me to explore the magical northern fairyland! Bite into glowing candied hawthorn on the street at -20°C, stay on a warm kang bed and watch mushroom houses in the fairy-tale Snow Town, make a wish at Changbai Mountain, and be a Korean ethnic princess for a day in Yanji~
🧳【Travel Essentials】
✅Thick down jacket + waterproof snow boots are life-saving gear
✅Bring plenty of warm packs! Both your phone and you need them
✅A thermos for hot water anytime is really important
✅Sunscreen + sunglasses (snow glare is super strong)
✅Ice cleats for grip + power bank (battery drains fast in cold)
🚗【Round-trip Transportation】
✅Recommend flying into Harbin and out from Yanji to avoid backtracking
✅From Snow Town to Changbai Mountain, be sure to find a reputable car team
✅If chartering a car, choose snow tires, safety first
📅【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 Barrage Wall → Stay in Yanji
👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → Return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun
🏡【Accommodation Recommendations】
✅Harbin: Stay near Central Street for super convenience
✅Snow Town: Must experience the special kang bed
✅Changbai Mountain: Choose a hot spring hotel in Erdaobaihe Town
✅Yanji: Lots of delicious food around the university area
🍜【Food Highlights】
✅Harbin: Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stew
✅Snow Town: Frozen persimmons, iron pot stewed goose
✅Changbai Mountain: Hot spring eggs, wild vegetables
✅Yanji: Rice cake, barbecue, cold noodles, snow ice
⚠️【Important Reminders】
✅Book Snow Town accommodation well in advance!
✅Changbai Mountain Tianchi opening depends on weather
✅Stick warm packs inside your pocket for your phone
✅Check many photos before choosing Yanji photo studios
✅Always ask the price before any spending!
This winter, make a northern date with the most important person~❤️
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