Don't just wing it in Harbin! This guide will help you avoid 99% of pitfalls!

This winter, you must visit Northeast China! From Harbin's Russian romance to Snow Town's snow mushrooms, from the fairy-tale scenery of Changbai Mountain's Heavenly Lake to Yanji's K-drama vibes, every scene is breathtakingly beautiful ✨ Bookmark this concise guide now!

🧳Travel Essentials
✅Attire: Long waterproof down jacket + fleece-lined pants + non-slip snow boots + earflap hat + touchscreen gloves. For those sensitive to cold, bring heated insoles.
✅Goodies: Ice cleats (anti-slip artifact), sunglasses (to prevent snow blindness), thermos, and hand warmers for both your phone and body (double protection).
✅Skincare: High-moisturizing cream + lip balm + sunscreen. Northern China is dry, so bring extra face masks.

🚥Transportation Guide
✈️Round trip: It's recommended to fly into Harbin and out of Yanji to avoid backtracking and have more flight options.
🚘Chartered car: For inter-city travel, choose a reputable car service. Vehicles must be equipped with snow tires. A 5-seater SUV costs about 600-800 RMB/day, and including a driver makes it more worry-free and safe.

📅Itinerary Overview
👉Day 1: Arrive in Harbin → Central Street → Saint Sophia Cathedral → Stay in Harbin
👉Day 2: Harbin → Yabuli Ski Resort → Horse-drawn Sleigh → Stay in Yabuli
👉Day 3: Yaxue Highway → Mount Datudingzi → Ice and Snow Gallery → Stay in Snow Town
👉Day 4: Snow Town → Xueyun Street → Jingpo Lake Winter Fishing → Stay in Erdaobaihe
👉Day 5: Changbai Mountain Heavenly Lake → Green Deep Pool → Hot Springs → Stay in Erdaobaihe
👉Day 6: Magic World Rafting → Yanji Folk Culture Village → Internet-famous Bullet Screen Wall → Stay in Yanji
👉Day 7: Yanji → Water Market → Depart from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun

🏨Accommodation Recommendations
🏡Harbin: Near Central Street, super convenient for night photos of Saint Sophia Cathedral.
🏡Snow Town: Kang bed and breakfast on Xueyun Street. Book 2 weeks in advance to avoid disappointment.
🏡Changbai Mountain: Erdaobaihe Town offers good value, or choose a resort with hot springs for a "fire and ice" experience.
🏡Yanji: B&Bs around Yanbian University, a 5-minute walk to the internet-famous wall.

🍜Food List
🍱Harbin: Laochujia Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork), Madieer original ice cream stick, Iron pot stew with corn pancakes.
🍱Snow Town: Frozen pears softened in warm water, Stewed local chicken with hazel mushrooms.
🍱Changbai Mountain: 3 hot spring eggs for 10 RMB (egg whites like jelly), Freshly pounded Korean rice cakes.
🍱Yanji: Quanzhou Stone Pot Bibimbap, Shunji Cold Noodles, Fengmao BBQ Skewers.

⚠️Notes
1. Before bringing electronic devices indoors, put them in a sealed bag to prevent fogging and damage.
2. In Snow Town, always ask for prices before consuming to avoid scams from low-priced roadside offers.
3. Check the scenic area's announcements in advance for Changbai Mountain Heavenly Lake's opening status.
4. Walk with a "penguin gait," and ice cleats provide better anti-slip protection.