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Harsh words, but this is the real feeling of going to Harbin!

Step into the northern ice and snow fairy tale, and encounter the ultimate winter romance! From Harbin's Russian-style charm to the thick mushroom houses of Snow Town, from the fairyland Tianchi of Changbai Mountain to the delicious Korean cuisine in Yanji—this journey is healing, stunning, and an unforgettable white memory of a lifetime✨ 🎒Travel Essentials ▪️Warmth: thickened down jacket, waterproof snow boots, wool socks, thermal underwear, touchscreen gloves ▪️Accessories: wool hat + scarf + earmuffs, heat packs (for phone and feet), thermos ▪️Skincare: high-moisture cream, lip balm (the north is so dry it cracks!) ▪️Others: power bank (battery drains fast in low temperatures!), sunglasses (to prevent snow glare), some cash (signal is weak in some mountainous areas) 🚗 Transportation Tips ✔️ Major transport: recommended to fly into Harbin, return flight can be from Yanji ✔️ Intercity car hire: · Harbin → Snow Town (about 5-6h) · Snow Town → Changbai Mountain (about 4-5h) · Changbai Mountain → Yanji (about 2h) ⚠️ Use a reputable platform for car hire; snow driving requires experienced drivers; 📅 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 Abyss → Hot Springs → Stay in Erdaobaihe 👉D6: Demon Realm Rafting → Yanji Folk Culture Park → Popular Bullet Screen Wall → Stay in Yanji 👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → Return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations ▪️Harbin: Stay near Central Street, with European-style buildings visible from the window, very convenient for shopping and dining ▪️Snow Town: Book a special heated kang bed homestay! When red lanterns light up at night, the atmosphere is perfect ▪️Changbai Mountain: Choose Erdaobaihe Town or Wanda Resort Area for a one-stop experience of hot springs + skiing ▪️Yanji: Stay near the university town hotel, walk to check out the popular wall 🍲 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, grilled little chicken 🔥Changbai Mountain: Hot spring boiled eggs, Korean rice cakes, Northeast mixed stew 🔥Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Soonhee cold noodles, barbecue, rice cake and blood sausage at the Water Market! ⚠️ Notes ❗Temperatures in Snow Town/Changbai Mountain can reach -30℃! Wear windproof and frostproof clothing, keep cameras and phones warm ❗Book Snow Town accommodation 30 days in advance! Prices double in peak season and are hard to get ❗Changbai Mountain Tianchi opening depends on weather, check official website notifications in advance ❗Walk slowly and wear anti-slip shoes on snow; indoor and outdoor temperature differences are large, recommend "onion-style" layering This winter, bring your loved ones and live together in the northern fairy tale~💕
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Posted: Oct 23, 2025
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