Visited Harbin 6 times! A late-night summary travel guide!

This winter, let's venture into a fairy tale world of ice and snow together! ❄️ From Harbin's romantic drifting snow to the mushroom cottages in Snow Town 🏡 From the rime wonderland of Changbai Mountain to the Korean ethnic charm of Yanji 🎎 Head north all the way to experience the ultimate winter romance and healing~ 🧳 Travel Essentials 1️⃣ Warm gear: thick down jacket, waterproof snow boots, thermal underwear, hat, scarf, gloves (all indispensable!) 2️⃣ Electronics: phone warm cover (to prevent shutdown), power bank (cold drains battery fast) 3️⃣ Skincare protection: moisturizer, lip balm, sunscreen (UV rays are super strong on snow!) 4️⃣ Others: heat packs, thermos, sunglasses (must-have for snow glare protection) 🚗 Transportation Guide ✔️ Major transport: direct flights/high-speed trains to Harbin, return flights available from Yanji ✔️ Intercity car rental: recommended to rent a car (driving on icy snowy roads is dangerous!), book in advance with a reputable travel agency, 5-seater cars cost about 500-800 RMB/day, safe and worry-free~ Itinerary Overview 👉D1: Gather in Harbin → Central Street → Saint Sophia Cathedral → Stay in Harbin 👉D2: Harbin → Yabuli Ski Resort → Horse-drawn sled → Stay in Yabuli 👉D3: Yaxue Highway → Datudingzi Mountain → Ice and Snow Gallery → Stay in Snow Town 👉D4: Snow Town → Xueyun Street → Jingpo Lake Winter Fishing → Stay in Erdaobaihe 👉D5: Changbai Mountain Tianchi → Green Pool → Hot Springs → Stay in Erdaobaihe 👉D6: Demon Realm Rafting → Yanji Folk Park → Popular bullet screen show → Stay in Yanji 👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → Return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations Harbin: Hotels near Central Street (convenient transportation, beautiful night views) Snow Town: Unique kang bed-stove homestays (experience sleeping on a heated kang, super cozy for photos) Changbai Mountain: Wanda Resort hotels (skiing + hot springs, one-stop enjoyment) Yanji: Homestays near the university town (lots of food, great value) 🍜 Food Highlights 🔥 Harbin: Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stew, Russian cuisine 🔥 Snow Town: frozen pears, candied hawthorn sticks, farmhouse stews 🔥 Changbai Mountain: hot spring boiled eggs, Northeast mixed stew, wild mushroom hot pot 🔥 Yanji: cold noodles, ginseng chicken soup, barbecue, rice cakes, rice wine (a foodie’s paradise!) ⚠️ Notes ⚠ 1️⃣ Snow Town/Changbai Mountain scenic areas have high expenses, prepare snacks & supplies in advance 2️⃣ Attach heat packs to your phone, minimize bare skin exposure outdoors to avoid freezing shutdown 3️⃣ Walk carefully and slowly on snow, wear anti-slip shoes to avoid falls 4️⃣ Check weather in advance; heavy snow may close mountain roads, allow flexible time 5️⃣ Yanji has many Korean restaurants, please respect local food culture~