Meet the most magical Frozen Wonderland!

Wusong Island 2 Days 1 Night Travel Guide (Budget 2000 RMB)
Trip Highlights:
✔ Encounter one of China’s four great natural wonders — Jilin Rime Ice
✔ Stroll along the Songhua River and experience a snowy fairy tale world
✔ Try unique Northeast specialties like heated kang beds, frozen pears, and frozen persimmons
✔ Capture stunning rime ice sunrises and wow your friends on social media

📅 Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Wusong Island, enjoy the rime ice + overnight in Hantun Village
🚄 Transportation:

High-speed train/Flight:

Flight: Fly into Changchun Longjia Airport, then transfer by high-speed train to Jilin City (about 40 minutes, ticket price 30 RMB).
High-speed train: Direct trains to Jilin City from Beijing/Shenyang/Harbin, etc. (ticket price 150-300 RMB).

Jilin City → Wusong Island:

Carpool/Charter (recommended): About 1 hour from Jilin City to Wusong Island, carpool 50 RMB/person, charter 200 RMB/car.
Bus: Take a bus from Jilin Station to Wulajie (15 RMB), then taxi to Hantun Village (20 RMB).

🌲 Wusong Island Activities (Afternoon):

Best viewing spots: Zengtongtun, Hantun Village (ticket 80 RMB, includes shuttle boat).
Best photo time: 6:00-10:00 AM for peak rime ice, but you can also enjoy the remaining rime ice in the afternoon.
Must-try experiences:

Walk along the Songhua River and see the sparkling frost-covered trees.
Ride a horse-drawn sled (50 RMB/person).
Check in at the “Magic Realm” rime ice secret spot.

🍲 Dinner:

Northeast iron pot stew (recommended: “Old Guandong” in Hantun Village, about 60 RMB per person).
Frozen pears and frozen persimmons (a must-try!)

🏡 Accommodation:

Hantun Village homestay (heated kang bed experience): 100-200 RMB/person (breakfast included).

Day 2: Rime Ice Sunrise + Return
🌅 Early morning: Rime ice sunrise (depart before 6:00 AM)

Get up early and take the shuttle boat to the island to secure the best spot for photographing the magical rime ice with morning mist and sunrise.
Bring a thermos with hot water to create ice splashes for photos (props available at the homestay).

⛷ Morning activities (optional):

Skiing experience: Beidahu Ski Resort (1.5-hour drive, tickets from 200 RMB).
Jilin City sightseeing: Beishan Park, Songhua Lake (free).

🚄 Return:

Return to Jilin City by noon, then take high-speed train/flight back.

💰 Budget Breakdown (more cost-effective for two people)
Item
Cost (RMB)

Main transportation (high-speed train/flight)
300-800 (depending on departure city)

Local transportation (carpool/taxi)
100-200

Wusong Island ticket + shuttle boat
80

Accommodation (heated kang bed homestay)
100-200

Meals (2 main meals + snacks)
100-150

Activities (sled/skiing)
50-200

Total
800-1500

💡 Money-saving Tips:
✔ Book high-speed train early bird tickets in advance, watch for flight deals.
✔ Carpooling or chartering is more cost-effective for groups.
✔ Homestays usually include breakfast; bring your own snacks.

📌 Notes

Rime ice formation conditions: below -20°C + no wind + high humidity, check weather in advance (best from December to February).
Warm gear: down jacket, snow boots, hat and gloves, heat packs (turn off phone to prevent freezing!).
Anti-slip: be careful walking on ice, wear anti-slip shoes.
Camera care: batteries drain quickly in cold, bring extra batteries.

❄️ The beauty of Wusong Island’s rime ice is fleeting—may you encounter the most magical frozen fairy tale!