Harbin + Snow Town + Changbai Mountain + Yanji! The Ultimate Guide!

This winter, you have to visit Northeast China at least once! From Harbin’s European-style romance to Snow Town’s thick mushroom-shaped snow houses, from the mysterious Tianchi Lake of Changbai Mountain to the Korean ethnic charm of Yanji, this route is the ultimate winter travel experience! Save this comprehensive guide to explore the icy wonderland～ 🎒Travel Essentials 1️⃣Warm Clothing: Quick-dry underwear + wool sweater + long waterproof down jacket (300g+ filling), fleece pants + waterproof outer pants, high-top anti-slip snow boots (anti-slip is the most important!) 2️⃣Important Accessories: Lei Feng hat, touchscreen gloves, sunglasses (to prevent snow blindness), scarf, warm packs (also stick on your phone!), power bank (battery drains fast in cold) 3️⃣Skincare Protection: High-moisture cream, lip balm, hydrating masks (super dry in the north) 🚥Transportation ✈️Main Transport: Recommended “Enter Harbin, Exit Yanji” for more flights and no backtracking 🚘Car Rental Suggestion: Distances between attractions are far, so renting a car is recommended. Choose a reputable fleet; drivers familiar with snowy roads are safer. SUV reference price: 500-800 RMB/day 📅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 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, super convenient for shopping and dining 🏡Snow Town: Heated kang bed-stove homestay beside Xueyun Street, experience authentic Northeast life (book early!) 🏡Changbai Mountain: Erdaobaihe Town (cost-effective) or Wanda Resort Hot Spring Hotel 🏡Yanji: Near Yanbian University, close to the popular wall and food shops 🍜Must-Try Foods 🍱Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stew 🍱Snow Town: Iron pot stewed goose, frozen pears and persimmons (thaw with cold water for extra sweetness!) 🍱Changbai Mountain: Hot spring eggs, Korean ethnic rice cakes 🍱Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Soonhee cold noodles, rice cakes and rice sausages from the Water Market morning market ⚠️Notes 1. Keep electronics warm: iPhones tend to shut down automatically in low temperatures, remember to stick warm packs on them 2. Walking on snow: Learn the “penguin walk” – small steps and slow pace, wear anti-slip snow boots 3. Camera protection: Before going indoors from outside, put your camera in a sealed bag to prevent fogging 4. Attraction openings: Changbai Mountain Tianchi Lake may close temporarily due to weather, check announcements before traveling 5. Book early: Snow Town accommodations are especially in high demand, be sure to book in advance 6. Dress warmly: For outdoor activities, ensure your head, hands, and feet are well protected This winter, bring your loved ones and embark on this icy fairy tale together! Remember to save this guide and review it before you go～❄️