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Stop wasting time on random travel plans! Traveling in Harbin is really simple!

This winter, let's dive into a fairy tale world of ice and snow together! From Harbin's romantic drifting snow to the thick mushroom houses of 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!✨ 🎒Must-bring items •Warm three-piece set: thick down jacket + waterproof snow boots + warm hat and gloves •Heat packs: stick on your phone and body, a lifesaver in low temperatures! •Moisturizing skincare: northern winters are dry to the point of cracking, high-moisture cream + lip balm are essential •Electronic devices: power bank (battery drains fast in cold) + spare camera batteries •Small amount of cash: signal is weak in places like Snow Town, having cash is reassuring 📅Itinerary at a glance 👉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 Lake → Green Pool → hot springs → stay in Erdaobaihe 👉D6: Demon Realm rafting → Yanji Folk Park → popular bullet screen wall → stay in Yanji 👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → return to Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🚗Transportation guide •Major transport: It’s recommended to enter via Harbin Taiping Airport and exit via Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport or Changchun Longjia Airport for a smoother route •Car rental recommendation: Northeast cross-city attractions are far apart and snowy roads are slippery; choosing a licensed car rental is safe and worry-free. Be sure to find a reliable driver and avoid unlicensed cars! 🏡Accommodation recommendations •Harbin: Stay near Central Street for convenient shopping, dining, and transportation •Snow Town: Choose a heated kang bed homestay on Xueyun Street, close to attractions with no need for a second entry ticket, and experience authentic Northeast folk customs with great atmosphere (book early!) •Changbai Mountain: Stay in Erdaobaihe town for great value; pick a hot spring hotel with outdoor pools for an amazing snow-viewing soak •Yanji: Recommended near the university area, with lots of food and a youthful vibe, walking distance to the popular wall 🍲Foodie checklist •Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (crispy sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stew, Russian cuisine •Snow Town: frozen pears, candied hawthorn sticks, iron pot stewed goose with corn pancakes •Changbai Mountain: hot spring boiled eggs (egg whites tender and jelly-like), Korean rice cakes •Yanji: Water Market morning rice sausage & hot soup rice, Jeonju bibimbap, Shunji cold noodles ⚠️Notes 1️⃣Changbai Mountain Tianchi Lake opening depends on weather; check the “Changbai Mountain” official WeChat account in advance; tickets must be booked ahead 2️⃣Ask prices before spending in Snow Town; it’s recommended to bring disposable toiletries for accommodation 3️⃣Stick heat packs on your phone and camera; seal them before entering indoors to prevent fogging 4️⃣Walk carefully and slowly on snowy ground; wear anti-slip shoes! 5️⃣Yanji Water Market is busiest from 7-9 AM; many snacks close early This winter, are you ready to embrace this pure white wonderland?💌 Save this post, bring your favorite people, and set off!
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