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Complete Harbin Travel Guide! Pack your bags and go after reading this!

As a kid from the south, my obsession with snow was fully satisfied this winter! From Harbin's European-style romance to the mushroom houses in Snow Town, from the heavenly Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain to the Korean drama vibes in Yanji, this Northeast loop trip is simply legendary~💖 🧳Travel Essentials · Clothing: Quick-warming thermal underwear + fleece + long waterproof down jacket, fleece-lined pants + ski pants! Waterproof and anti-slip snow boots + thick wool socks are a must~ · Accessories: Touchscreen gloves, ear-protecting ushanka hat, face mask, sunglasses (to prevent snow blindness) are essential! · Electronics: 20,000mAh power bank + phone hand warmer (battery drains fast in cold!), camera cold-proof cover · Skincare: High-moisture cream, lip balm, sunscreen (UV rays are super strong on snow!) 🚥Transportation Guide · Main transport: Recommended to enter via Harbin Taiping Airport and exit via Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport or Changchun Longjia Airport, following a route without backtracking~ · Intercity transport: Strongly recommend car rental with driver (SUV about 600-800 RMB/day)! Driving on icy snow roads is dangerous; local drivers know the roads well and have snow chains, ensuring safety and peace of mind. 📅Itinerary Overview 👉Day 1: Gather in Harbin → Central Street → Saint Sophia Cathedral → Stay in Harbin 👉Day 2: Harbin → Yabuli Ski Resort → Horse-drawn sledding → Stay in Yabuli 👉Day 3: Yabuli Snow 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: Demon Realm Rafting → Yanji Folk Culture Park → Popular Bullet Screen Wall → Stay in Yanji 👉Day 7: Yanji → Water Market → Return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏨Accommodation Recommendations 🏡Harbin: Near Central Street, within walking distance to Saint Sophia Cathedral, super convenient for shopping and dining~ 🏡Snow Town: Choose a homestay with a kang bed-stove on Xueyun Street, book 30 days in advance! Remember to confirm private bathroom and heating. 🏡Changbai Mountain: Stay at a hot spring hotel in Erdaobaihe Town, enjoy hot springs while watching the snowy scenery, a perfect contrast of ice and fire! 🏡Yanji: Hotels near Yanji University, walking distance to the popular wall and food street. 🍜Food List 🍱Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Madieer ice pops, iron pot stewed goose with corn cakes! 🍱Snow Town: Frozen pears and persimmons, farmhouse stir-fry eaten on the kang bed-stove~ 🍱Changbai Mountain: Hot spring boiled eggs (egg whites have a jelly-like texture!), Korean ethnic rice cakes 🍱Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Shunji cold noodles, rice sausage + soup at the Water Market, come hungry! ⚠️Notes 1️⃣Ask prices before spending in Snow Town to avoid hidden fees; book accommodation in advance! 2️⃣Changbai Mountain Tianchi Lake opening depends on weather; check official WeChat announcements at 7 AM daily, wear anti-slip shoes! 3️⃣Stick a hand warmer on your phone! Otherwise, it will shut down after 10 minutes outdoors❄️ 4️⃣Yanji’s popular wall lights off at 10 PM; book makeup in advance for princess photos at the Folk Culture Park~ 5️⃣Learn the “penguin walk” – small, slow steps to prevent slipping; change clothes promptly indoors and outdoors to avoid catching a cold.
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Posted: Oct 24, 2025
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