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❄️Winter Dream Journey to the Northern Land｜Harbin · Snow Town · Changbai Mountain · Yanji Complete Guide✨ This winter, come with me to explore the dreamy northern world! Eat Madieer popsicles on Central Street at -20°C, count snowflakes outside the warm kang bed in Snow Town, make a wish at Changbai Mountain, and be a Korean ethnic princess for a day in Yanji~ Remember to save this firsthand guide! 🧳【Travel Essentials】 1️⃣Three-step warmth: thick down jacket + waterproof snow boots + thermal underwear 2️⃣Must-have accessories: wool hat + touchscreen gloves + scarf + thick wool socks 3️⃣Life-saving gadgets: heat packs (stick on phone, abdomen), foot warmers, thermos 4️⃣Skincare key: oily cream + sunscreen + lip balm (UV rays are super strong in the snow!) 5️⃣Other gear: ice grips for shoes, power bank (battery drains fast in cold), sunglasses 🚗【Transportation Guide】 ✈️Main transport advice: flying in and out of Harbin is most cost-effective, or enter via Harbin and exit via Yanji 🚘Car rental tips: for Harbin → Snow Town → Changbai Mountain, be sure to hire a reputable team! Must use snow tires 💰Price reference: 5-seater car 600-800 RMB/day, SUV recommended for more comfort 📅【Itinerary Overview】 👉D1: Gather in Harbin → Central Street → Saint Sophia Cathedral → stay in Harbin 👉D2: Harbin → Yabuli Ski Resort → horse sledding → 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 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! Super convenient for shopping and dining 🏡Snow Town: Must experience a kang bed homestay! Great for photos 🏡Changbai Mountain: Choose a hot spring hotel in Erdaobaihe town, soaking in hot springs in the snowy landscape is pure bliss 🏡Yanji: Stay near the university town! Easy check-in at the popular bullet screen wall 🍜【Food List】 🍱Harbin: Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Madieer popsicles, iron pot stew, Russian cuisine 🍱Snow Town: Iron pot stewed goose made by the homestay owner, frozen persimmons and frozen pears 🍱Changbai Mountain: Hot spring eggs (solid yolk with runny whites!), Northeast-style barbecue 🍱Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Service Building cold noodles, Fengmao grilled skewers, Houlang coffee ⚠️【Notes】 ✅Book Snow Town accommodation at least 1 month in advance! Rooms are really hard to get in peak season ✅Whether Changbai Mountain Tianchi Lake is open depends on weather; check official website in advance ✅Stick heat packs inside your pocket with your phone, or it will shut down immediately ✅Compare photos carefully at Yanji photo studios, don’t be fooled by sample photos ✅Always ask prices before spending, clear costs make for peace of mind This winter, invite your most important person and set off on this ice and snow adventure together! Remember to like and save, more detailed guides coming soon~