Harbin + Snow Town + Changbai Mountain + Yanji Ultimate Guide!

This winter, let's step into a fairy tale world of ice and snow together! ❄️ From the romantic snowfall in Harbin to the thick mushroom houses in Snow Town, from the rime wonderland of Changbai Mountain to the Korean ethnic charm of Yanji... this journey is healing, stunning, and an unforgettable white romance of a lifetime! 🎒 Travel Essentials: ❶ Warm three-piece set: thick down jacket + waterproof snow boots + warm hat and gloves ❷ Heat packs (stick on phone, on your body, lifesaver!) ❸ Moisturizing skincare (Northern winters are dry to the point of cracking, don’t forget masks and creams) ❹ Power bank (phones lose power extremely fast in low temperatures!) ❺ Small amount of cash (signal is weak in some areas like Snow Town) 🚗 Round-trip transportation + car rental suggestions: ✔️ Major transport: It’s recommended to fly to Harbin first, then after sightseeing, rent a car or carpool to Snow Town → Changbai Mountain → Yanji, and finally return from Yanji ✔️ Car rental recommendation: Distances between Northeast cross-city attractions are long and roads are slippery with snow, so it’s best to find a reliable local driver for safety and peace of mind (about 500-800 RMB/day, seats 4-6 people) 📝 Itinerary Overview 👉 Day 1: Gather in Harbin → Central Street → Saint Sophia Cathedral → Stay in Harbin 👉 Day 2: Harbin → Yabuli Ski Resort → Horse-drawn sled → Stay in Yabuli 👉 Day 3: Yaxue Highway → Datudingzi Mountain → Ice and Snow Gallery → Stay in Snow Town 👉 Day 4: Snow Town → Xueyun Street → Jingpo Lake Winter Fishing → Stay in Erdaobaihe 👉 Day 5: Changbai Mountain Tianchi (Heaven Lake) → Green Pool → Hot Springs → Stay in Erdaobaihe 👉 Day 6: Demon Realm Rafting → Yanji Folk Culture Park → Popular Danmu Show → Stay in Yanji 👉 Day 7: Yanji → Water Market → Return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations: 🏮 Harbin: Near Central Street, convenient for shopping, eating, and transportation 🏮 Snow Town: Stay in a traditional heated kang bed house, experience sleeping in a snow pile (book early!) 🏮 Changbai Mountain: Wanda Resort or Erdaobaihe Town, one-stop for skiing & hot springs 🏮 Yanji: Recommended near the university area, lots of food, youthful atmosphere~ 🍲 Food Recommendations: 🔥 Harbin: Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stew, Russian cuisine 🔥 Snow Town: Frozen pears, candied hawthorn sticks, grilled little chicken 🔥 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring boiled eggs, Northeast mixed stew, Korean rice cake 🔥 Yanji: Cold noodles, ginseng chicken soup, barbecue, morning market rice cake and blood sausage! ⚠️ Notes: ❗ Temperatures in Snow Town & Changbai Mountain can reach -30℃, be sure to protect against wind and frostbite ❗ Book accommodations in advance! Peak season is very busy, prices double and rooms are hard to get ❗ Always rent cars through official channels to avoid unlicensed drivers and scams ❗ Keep cameras and phones warm, seal them before going indoors to prevent fogging ❗ Walk carefully and slowly on snow, wear anti-slip shoes! This winter, are you ready to embrace this pure white fairyland? 💌 Save this guide, bring your favorite people, and set off!