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Who gets it! Combining European romance, snowy fairy tales, volcanic wonderlands, and Korean fireworks into one trip—that’s what winter should be like～ Here’s a super practical guide, just copy it! 🧣Must-haves for the trip 1️⃣ Outfit: Waterproof down jacket + quick-dry base layer + fleece-lined pants + high-top anti-slip snow boots, follow the "sandwich layering" method 2️⃣ Accessories: Lei Feng hat + touchscreen gloves + sunglasses (to prevent snow blindness) + crampons (essential for anti-slip) 3️⃣ Essentials: Heat packs (stick to ankles/phone), thermos, power bank, camera cold protection cover 4️⃣ Skincare: High-moisture cream + lip balm + sunscreen (UV rays are strong on snow) 🚗 Transportation Guide ✈️ Round trip: Recommended to enter via Harbin and exit via Yanji to avoid backtracking; both flights and high-speed trains are convenient. 🚘 Intercity car rental: Harbin → Snow Town (5h), Snow Town → Changbai Mountain (6h), Changbai Mountain → Yanji (2.5h). Choose a reputable snow-driving team and negotiate prices in advance including highway tolls. 📅 Itinerary Overview 👉D1: Central Street → Saint Sophia Cathedral → Ice and Snow World → 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 (Heaven 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: Near Central Street, walking distance to Saint Sophia Cathedral, very convenient for shopping and dining 🏡 Snow Town: Choose newly opened hotels (like Lanting Xue), with separate wet and dry areas + sufficient heating, snow mushrooms right outside the window 🏡 Changbai Mountain: North Slope Hot Spring Hotel, includes volcanic hot springs + VIP access to Tianchi, soak while watching the snow 🏡 Yanji: Around Yanbian University, close to the popular bullet screen wall, great food options with high cost performance 🍜 Food List 🍱 Harbin: Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stew, Russian borscht 🍱 Snow Town: Frozen pears, candied hawthorn sticks, iron pot stewed goose 🍱 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring boiled eggs, Korean ethnic rice cakes 🍱 Yanji: Shunji cold noodles, Jeonju stone pot bibimbap, Fengmao grilled skewers, Water Market rice sausage ⚠️ Notes 1. Stick heat packs on phone and camera, seal them before going indoors to prevent fogging 2. Walk like a penguin on snow—small steps, slow pace, no hands in pockets 3. Changbai Mountain Tianchi opening depends on weather; check park notices in advance 4. Ask prices before spending in Snow Town; Yanji dishes tend to be spicy, so mention preferences in advance 5. Northern Chinese dishes are large portions; 1-2 dishes for 2-3 people is enough Winter in Northeast China is truly healing! Walking on snow, seeing Tianchi, eating hot delicious food—every moment is worth cherishing～