The Romance of Winter - Rime Island
by Henry Brown
Jan 3, 2024
Jilin City in winter is like a fairy tale world of ice and snow❄️ This time, I specially planned a 4-day itinerary that allows you to see the rime and go skiing, it's really amazing! The best part is that the attractions are not far from each other, making the trip very worry-free~
🚗4-Day Tour Itinerary:
Day 1:
📍Rime Island (best viewing time in the morning): You must get up early to see the most beautiful rime! It is recommended to arrive before 8 AM.
📍Wula Street Manchu Town: This place preserves well the Manchu folk culture, and you can also taste authentic Manchu hotpot!
📍Jilin City Museum: A great place to learn about Jilin's history, remember to book tickets in advance.
Day 2:
📍Beidahu Ski Resort (all day): The most professional ski resort in Jilin, with many slopes suitable for skiers of all levels.
📍Songhua Lake Resort Area: After skiing, you can come here to soak in the hot springs, it's incredibly comfortable!
Day 3:
📍Zhuque Mountain (suitable for hiking): The snowy scenery here is super beautiful, remember to wear anti-slip shoes.
📍Beishan Park: The winter scenery of Beishan is especially beautiful, and you can also see the ice sculpture exhibition.
📍Jilin City Ice and Snow World (must-visit at night): Various ice sculptures and ice lanterns are magnificent, and there are performances at night.
Day 4:
📍Shennong Hot Spring Resort: Soak in the warm hot springs to perfectly end this trip.
📍Before returning, visit the Rime Corridor again: Take one last look at the stunning rime scenery before leaving.
⚠️Helpful Tips:
1. Winter temperatures in Jilin can drop to -20℃, be sure to bring enough warm clothing!
2. For rime viewing, pay attention to the weather forecast. It is recommended to stay in a guesthouse near Rime Island for easy early morning access.
3. Ski resorts offer equipment rental, no need to bring your own ski gear.
4. The ice lantern exhibition along the Songhua River usually lasts until the end of February.
🍲Food Recommendations:
✅Wula Street Manchu Hotpot (Wula Street Town): Authentic Manchu flavor.
✅Lao Bai Meat Restaurant (Jilin Street): A century-old brand.
✅Hantun Village Fish Feast (near Rime Island): Fresh river fish killed and cooked on the spot.
✅Dingfengzhen (multiple branches): Traditional Northeast Chinese snacks, recommended Snowflake Crisp.
🏨Accommodation Suggestions:
It is recommended to stay in the central area of Jilin City for convenient access to all attractions. If you want easy access to see the rime, you can choose to stay near Rime Island, but the conditions will be relatively simple~
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