Harbin Travel Route! The Ultimate Winter Trip!

This winter, join me to explore the icy wonderland of the North! ❄️ From Harbin’s Russian-style romance to Snow Town’s mushroom snow houses, from the mysterious Heaven Lake of Changbai Mountain to the Korean ethnic charm of Yanji—this route is the ultimate winter travel experience! ✨ 👜 Must-Bring Items 🧥 Warm Clothing: Remember the "three-layer dressing method"! 🧥 🔶 Base layer: Quick-dry thermal underwear (no pure cotton!) 🔶 Middle layer: Fleece jacket/thick wool sweater 🔶 Outer layer: Long windproof and waterproof down jacket (recommended filling 250g+) 🔶 Bottoms: Fleece-lined pants + waterproof outer pants/ski pants 🔶 Shoes: High-top anti-slip snow boots + thick wool socks (heated insoles are even warmer!) 🧣 Life-saving accessories: 🔶 Head: Ear-protecting Russian hat > regular knit hat 🔶 Hands: Touchscreen-compatible waterproof gloves (essential for playing in the snow!) 🔶 Others: Sunglasses (to prevent snow blindness), scarf, plenty of warm packs (also stick some on your phone!) 🔶 Skincare: Oil-based high-moisture cream + lip balm (Northern dryness warning: skin may crack ⚠️) 🚥 Transportation Guide ✈️ Major transport: Best to fly into Harbin and out of Yanji or vice versa, with many flights and no backtracking. 🚙 Intercity transport: Recommend chartering a car! Snowy road conditions are complex, and local drivers are experienced and safer. Choose a reputable fleet; SUV costs about 600-800 RMB/day (seats 4), confirm that fees include fuel and tolls in advance. 📅 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 Heaven 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 from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations 🏠 Harbin: Stay near Central Street/Saint Sophia Cathedral for convenient shopping and dining. 🏠 Snow Town: Must experience the warm kang bed homestays on Xueyun Street! Book at least 1 month in advance during peak season. 🏠 Changbai Mountain: For cost-effectiveness, choose Erdaobaihe town; for skiing + hot springs, choose Wanda or Luneng Resort. 🏠 Yanji: Stay near Yanbian University, right downstairs is the popular bullet screen wall and a cluster of delicious food! 🍜 Food Feast 🥘 Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stewed goose. 🥘 Snow Town: Iron pot stewed little chicken, frozen pears and frozen persimmons (thaw slowly in cold water for explosive juice 💥). 🥘 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring eggs (egg whites like jelly!), Korean ethnic rice cakes. 🥘 Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Soonhee cold noodles, rice cakes and blood sausage at the Water Market morning market (a foodie paradise!). ⚠️ Important Tips 1️⃣ iPhones tend to shut down at -20℃; keep warm packs on them and store close to your body; put cameras in sealed bags before going indoors to prevent fogging. 2️⃣ Learn the "penguin walk"—small steps and slow pace to prevent slipping; wear anti-slip snow boots. 3️⃣ Heaven Lake of Changbai Mountain may close temporarily due to weather; check announcements before traveling. 4️⃣ Book Snow Town homestays early to avoid price gouging; choose official channels for car rentals, avoid unlicensed cars. 5️⃣ Indoor and outdoor temperature difference can be nearly 50℃; adjust clothing timely to prevent colds.