Harsh words, but this is the real feeling of going to Harbin!

Here comes the ultimate nanny-level guide to the Northeast trip that’s blowing up social media! From the lively ice city to the fairy-tale Snow Village, from the spectacular Tianchi Lake to the flavors of Yanji, all the essentials for travel, eating, and accommodation pitfalls are fully organized. Beginners can just copy this👇

🧳Travel Essentials
🧥Clothing: Quick-dry shirt + fleece + down jacket + windproof shell jacket, fleece-lined pants with waterproof ski pants, add down knee pads if you’re cold.
🧤Must-haves: Waterproof ski gloves, heated insoles, plenty of warm packs (stick one to your phone to prevent shutdown), 500ml+ thermos is a must.
👜Others: Ski goggles to prevent snow blindness, Android backup phone for Apple users, student ID (half price at scenic spots).

🚥Transportation Guide
✈Main transport: Fly into Harbin, return from Yanji for the smoothest route, many flight options.
🚘Between cities: Recommend chartered tour cars or pure leisure small groups; experienced drivers on icy roads are safer.
🚍Within scenic areas: Changbai Mountain requires shuttle buses, Yabuli has internal shuttles, Snow Village can be explored on foot.

📅Itinerary Overview
👉D1: Gather in Harbin → Central Street → Night shoot at Saint Sophia Cathedral → Stay in Harbin
👉D2: Harbin → Yabuli skiing (equipment included) → Hot springs → Stay in Yabuli
👉D3: Yabuli Snow Road → Snow Village → Xueyun Street → Stay in Snow Village
👉D4: Snow Village sunrise → Jingpo Lake winter fishing → Changbai Mountain → Stay in Erdaobaihe
👉D5: Changbai Mountain Tianchi Lake → Green Pool → Hot springs → Stay in Erdaobaihe
👉D6: Demon Realm rime drifting → Yanji Folk Park → Yanji University Food Street → Stay in Yanji
👉D7: Yanji → Water Market → Return from Yanji/Harbin/Changchun

🏨Accommodation Recommendations
🏡Harbin: Near Central Street, 5-minute walk to Saint Sophia Cathedral.
🏡Yabuli: Club Med Resort (includes ski equipment and coach) or Yabuli town, cost-effective choice.
🏡Snow Village: Warm kang rooms around Xueyun Street, quieter by avoiding multi-person kang beds.
🏡Changbai Mountain: Hot spring hotels in Erdaobaihe town, close to the North Slope with private hot springs.
🏡Yanji: Around Yanji University or Folk Park, convenient for eating, shopping, and Hanbok photo shoots.

🍲Food Recommendations
🥘Harbin: Madieer popsicles, Lao Chujia Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Tadaosi Russian-style stewed beef.
🥘Yabuli: Sauerkraut and pork hot pot with frozen tofu, outdoor frozen grilled red sausage.
🥘Snow Village: Copper pot hotpot on snow, molten hot spring eggs.
🥘Changbai Mountain: Korean spicy kimchi fried rice, wild vegetable stir-fried meat.
🥘Yanji: Fengmao grilled skewers, Shunji cold noodles, Wu’s rice wraps, Laoding Benxue ice dessert.

⚠️Notes
1. Snow Village rejects roadside “cheap dog sledding”; official rides cost 30 yuan per round and can be bargained.
2. Check the “Changbai Mountain Scenic Area” WeChat official account for Tianchi Lake opening status; North Slope is developed, West Slope requires climbing stairs.
3. Choose rime drifting before 8 AM, wear scenic area waterproof clothes to avoid ice water contact.
4. Rent Hanbok in Yanji with about 200 yuan packages (including makeup and styling); going further inside is cheaper.
5. After taking photos with your phone, put it in your pocket promptly to avoid shutdown from cold.

This winter, come and join an ice and snow rendezvous～✨