Jilin Rime Four Days and Three Nights Without Regret

Here is a travel guide for four days and three nights in Jilin Rime, with a budget within 2800 RMB:

Itinerary

- Day 1: Arrive in Changchun, take the high-speed train to Jilin City, about 1 hour, ticket price 30 RMB per person. In the afternoon, visit Jilin Confucian Temple to experience traditional cultural atmosphere, then head to Songjiang Middle Road riverside to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Songhua River, one of the best spots for photographing rime. In the evening, taste local specialties such as Guobaorou and grilled cold noodles at Dong Market, about 30 RMB per person. Recommended accommodation: Hanting Jilin Station Hotel, around 180 RMB per night.
- Day 2: Depart around 6 AM to Rime Island, you can arrange carpooling in advance, round-trip cost about 200 RMB per person. The best time to view rime on Rime Island is between 6-8 AM; at Zengtongtun, you can see the most beautiful rime scenery, with pure white rime hanging on branches, like being in a fairy tale world. You can also try dog sledding and other activities, costing about 50 RMB per person. Around 1 PM, take a bus to Erdaobaihe Town, about 5 hours, ticket price 120 RMB per person. Stay overnight at a hot spring guesthouse, about 150 RMB per person, enjoy soaking in the hot spring while admiring the snowy scenery to relieve the day's fatigue.
- Day 3: Visit the North Slope of Changbai Mountain, book tickets in advance on the "Changbai Mountain official website," ticket plus eco-bus costs 280 RMB per person. Enter the park around 8 AM, take the eco-bus and transfer bus to the top of Tianchi Lake to enjoy the beautiful lake scenery. Then visit the waterfall, Green Pool, underground forest, and other attractions in sequence. In the afternoon, you can ski at Changbai Mountain Peace Ski Resort, beginner slope for 2 hours about 180 RMB. Return to the guesthouse in the evening to continue enjoying the hot spring.
- Day 4: Free activities in Erdaobaihe Town in the morning, you can stroll around the town and buy local specialties such as frozen pears, snow honey, and ginseng. At noon, take a bus to Changchun Longjia Airport, ticket price 80 RMB per person, then return.

Budget Details

- Transportation: 30 + 200 + 120 + 80 = 430 RMB per person
- Accommodation: 180 + 150 × 2 = 480 RMB per person
- Tickets: 200 + 280 + 180 = 660 RMB per person
- Meals: 30 + 40 + 40 + 30 = 140 RMB per person (actual cost varies by personal consumption)
- Other expenses: 50 (dog sledding) + 100 (shopping and other expenses) = 150 RMB per person
- Total: 430 + 480 + 660 + 140 + 150 = 1860 RMB per person

Notes

- Rime does not appear every day; before traveling, be sure to check the local weather forecast and rime forecast. It is recommended to choose days with lower temperatures and higher humidity to visit Rime Island.
- Winter temperatures in Jilin are low; be sure to dress warmly with thick down jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, snow boots, and you can also bring warm packs and other warming items.
- Changbai Mountain tickets must be booked one day in advance; no tickets are sold on site. Be sure to plan your trip and book tickets in advance.