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It's decided! Winter trip to Harbin! These must-sees!

Girls! If you can only travel to one place this winter, don't hesitate to choose Northeast China! The romantic ice sculptures of Harbin, the mushroom houses with smoke in Snow Town, the magical rime of Changbai Mountain, the Korean ethnic charm of Yanji... this journey truly turns winter fantasies into reality. Every snap looks like a cinematic masterpiece, your social circle will be instantly legendary! 📸 🎒Travel Essentials ▪️Warmth King Outfit: thick down jacket (preferably knee-length), waterproof snow boots + wool socks, thermal underwear, gloves + earmuffs + knit hat ▪️Life-saving Items: heat packs (stick on phone + body), power bank (battery drains fast in cold), moisturizing skincare, sunglasses (strong snow glare) ▪️Documents: ID card, student ID (some attractions offer discounts) 🚗Transportation Guide ✅Main Transport: • Direct flights to Harbin Taiping Airport, high-speed trains from many cities also reach Harbin West Station • For return, it’s recommended to fly out from Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport to avoid backtracking ✅Intercity Car Rental: • For cross-city travel to Snow Town/Changbai Mountain, car rental is recommended! Book in advance with a reputable travel agency, 5-seater cars cost about 500-800 RMB per day, drivers familiar with snowy roads can also act as guides • Avoid unlicensed cars! Official shuttle buses operate between Snow Town scenic spots 📝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 Lake → Green Pool → Hot Springs → Stay in Erdaobaihe 👉Day 6: Magic World Rafting → Yanji Folk Culture Park → Popular Bullet Screen Wall → Stay in Yanji 👉Day 7: Yanji → Water Market → Return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏡Accommodation Guide Harbin: Stay near Central Street! Walking distance to Saint Sophia Cathedral is super convenient Snow Town: Must experience a heated kang bed-stove homestay! Perfect for photographing snow mushrooms, remember to book 1 month in advance! Changbai Mountain: Wanda Resort ski hotels / Erdaobaihe town hot spring hotels Yanji: Recommended hotels near the university area, very convenient for dining, shopping, and taxis 🍜Food Highlights 🔥Harbin: • Lao Chu Jia Guo Bao Rou (original store!) • Huamei Western Restaurant Russian cuisine, Madieer popsicles (a must on Central Street) 🔥Snow Town: • Homestay iron pot stew (pork ribs stewed with oil beans and pancakes!) • Frozen persimmons and frozen pears to try (soften indoors before eating) 🔥Changbai Mountain: • Hot spring boiled eggs (3 for 10 RMB at the North Slope summit) • Korean spicy kimchi fried rice 🔥Yanji: • Water Market morning market (rice cakes, blood sausage, potato dumplings) • Jeonju bibimbap, Soonhee cold noodles, spicy pork intestines • Houlang Coffee + popular bullet screen wall check-in (full Korean drama vibe) ⚠️Notes 1️⃣ Keep electronic devices warm! Phone battery drains so fast you’ll doubt reality, stick heat packs in your inner pocket 2️⃣ Confirm if Snow Town accommodation has private bathrooms in advance; kang beds are hard, bring a small cushion if needed 3️⃣ Changbai Mountain Tianchi Lake opening depends on weather, check announcements in advance to avoid wasted trips 4️⃣ Yanji taxi starting fare is 5 RMB, but taxis are hard to get during peak hours, use Didi app instead 5️⃣ Book all tickets online if possible; Snow Town tickets must be purchased 2 days in advance ✨Walking through the snowy forest sea of Changbai Mountain, holding a slightly tipsy cup of rice wine in Yanji, and finally watching snow fall on your shoulders under the Harbin cathedral—this winter, it’s truly been worth it! 💫
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Posted: Oct 22, 2025
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