Northeast China Travel Guide

Day 1: Arrive at Shenyang Station - Shenyang Imperial Palace (stamp collection) - Marshal Zhang's Mansion (stamp collection) - Xiaonan Catholic Church - Zhongjie Pedestrian Street (stamp collection at HK01 6th floor) - Caita Night Market - Taiyangu Spa or Yuanki Hot Spring
Shenyang Cuisine: Shenyang chicken skeleton, BBQ (Laojiu Skewers), Lao Siji Noodles, Snowflake Sweet Bean Paste, Sweet and Sour Pork, Spicy Hot Pot, Cold Noodles, Laobian Dumplings, Lian Gui Smoked Meat Pancake, Ma's Steamed Dumplings, Monkey Head Mushruit Stick, Zhongjie Ice Cream, Shanghai Chicken Fillet Shop
Accommodation: Near Shenyang North Station

Day 2: Shenyang North Station - Changbai Mountain Station. Afternoon: Beauty Pine Sculpture Park - Chinese Merganser Duck Park - Edelweiss Reindeer Garden - Evening stroll and dining in Erdao Baihe Town (Cloud Top Market), free stamp at Jinsun Pickle Shop
Nearby Food Recommendations:
1. BBQ: Rock BBQ (Changbai Mountain Intangible Cultural Heritage)
2. Korean Cuisine: Little Wooden House Rice Wine Bar
3. Authentic Korean: Jindalai Cold Noodle Restaurant
4. Hot Pot: Golden Lily Hot Pot
5. Skewers: Qinqin/Jixiang/Wenxin
6. Quick Meals: Micun Mixed Rice/Baihe Beef Soup Restaurant
7. Breakfast: Dazhong Snack Shop (30-year-old establishment)
Accommodation: Erdao Baihe Town, homestay with shuttle service

Day 3: Depart at 7 AM for Changbai Mountain - Heavenly Lake - Changbai Waterfall - Green Deep Pool - Valley Forest - Descend
Bring food as options are limited and expensive on the mountain
Accommodation: Erdao Baihe Town

Day 4: Travel to Yanji (2-hour bus from bus station, ~¥45) - Water Market (stamp at Mingtai Cultural Creative) - Internet-famous Bullet Screen Wall - Yanbian University (stamp) - West Market (check-in at Canggo Yanji Wall) - Korean Folk Village (stamp at visitor center) - Mao'er Mountain - City exploration - Yanji Park Music Fountain or Bullet Screen Wall
Cuisine: Tulaomao BBQ House, Soybean Paste Soup Restaurant, Beef Soup, Water Tofu, Wrapped Rice, Mixed Rice, Cold Noodles, Korean Food, Spicy Crab, BBQ Skewers, Ginseng Chicken Soup
Accommodation: Near Yanbian University

Day 5: Yanji West - Tumen North (luggage storage available for fee) - Bus No. 9 (Riguang Mountain Stop) - National Gate - Boundary Marker No. 86 - Nanyang Pavilion - Tiger Store (stamp) - Jeongdan Fried Chicken - High-speed train from Tumen North to Harbin West Station - Evening visit to Central Street (stamp at HIT Center) and Flood Control Memorial Tower (light show)
Cuisine: Russian Cuisine, Lao Chang Spring Pancakes
Accommodation: Near Central Street

Day 6: Hongzhuan Morning Market - St. Sophia Cathedral - Daoli Food Market - Stalin Park - Songhua River Bridge - China Baroque Block (stamps at Xiaoyin Alley, Baroque Museum, Leji Shop) - Normal University Night Market
Cuisine: Ma Die'er Ice Cream, Qiulin Red Sausage, Russian Bread, Russian Cuisine, Iron Pot Stew, BBQ

Day 7: Harbin City Museum (opens at 9 AM, no reservation needed, bring ID), free stamps in every building - Return home

Feel free to ask about any unclear details!

Post by W@y++ Th0m@s | Jun 10, 2025

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