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This winter, you have to visit Northeast China! From Harbin's European-style romantic snowfall to the thick mushroom houses of Snow Town, from the mysterious Tianchi Lake of Changbai Mountain to the Korean ethnic customs of Yanji, this route is the ultimate winter travel experience! Just save this article～ 🎒Essential packing list 1️⃣ Outfit: quick-dry underwear + sweater + long waterproof down jacket, fleece-lined pants + waterproof outer pants, high-top anti-slip snow boots 2️⃣ Accessories: Lei Feng hat + touchscreen gloves + sunglasses + thick scarf, warm packs (also stick on your phone!) + power bank 3️⃣ Skincare: high-moisture cream + lip balm + hydrating mask 🚗 Transportation guide ✈️ Major transport: Recommended "enter Harbin, exit Yanji," with many flights and no backtracking; high-speed rail round trips are also possible. 🚘 Car rental: Road conditions around Snow Town and Changbai Mountain are complex; be sure to choose a reputable SUV team (about 600-800 RMB/day), and an experienced driver is very important. 📅 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 Park → popular bullet screen wall → stay in Yanji 👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun 🏨 Accommodation recommendations 🏡 Harbin: Stay near Central Street, very convenient for shopping 🏡 Snow Town: Xueyun Street heated kang bed homestay (book 1 month in advance!) 🏡 Changbai Mountain: Erdaobaihe Town (cost-effective) or Wanda Hot Spring Hotel 🏡 Yanji: Near Yanji University, with the popular bullet screen wall right downstairs 🍜 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 frozen persimmons (slowly thaw in cold water for juicy bursts) 🍱 Changbai Mountain: Hot spring eggs (egg whites have a jelly-like texture!), Korean ethnic rice cakes 🍱 Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Soonhee cold noodles, rice cakes and blood sausage at Water Market ⚠️ Important tips 1. iPhones shut down easily in low temperatures; be sure to stick warm packs on them or keep them in an inner pocket 2. Learn the "penguin walk" in snow—take small slow steps and wear anti-slip snow boots 3. Seal your camera in a bag before going indoors to prevent lens fogging 4. Check the weather and announcements before visiting Changbai Mountain Tianchi Lake to see if it’s open 5. Snow Town accommodations are extremely tight during peak season; book well in advance 6. Large temperature differences between indoors and outdoors; add or remove clothing promptly to avoid colds This winter, take this guide and head to your ice and snow fairy tale!❄️