Before going to Harbin! Saving half the money by reading this
Who understands! A northern journey at minus 20℃, covering Harbin Ice Sculpture, Snow Town’s snow mushrooms, Changbai Mountain Tianchi, and Yanji Korean cuisine for all the romance~ Packed with comprehensive tips, beginners can dive in with confidence!
🧣Travel essentials (all indispensable)
✅Quick-dry underwear + fleece + waterproof down jacket layering, fleece-lined leggings + ski pants for warmth, high-top anti-slip snow boots + wool socks to keep feet warm and frost-free~
✅Bring plenty of warm packs (for phone/soles), sunglasses to prevent snow blindness, crampons for traction, a 20,000mAh power bank + anti-fog camera bag are must-haves, lip balm + moisturizer to fight dryness, and don’t forget your swimsuit for soaking in Changbai Mountain hot springs!
🚗Major transport + car rental guide
✈️Recommended to enter via Harbin and exit via Yanji to avoid backtracking and make the trip smoother~
🚘For intercity travel, choose a reputable platform for car rental, SUV costs 500-800 RMB/day, local experienced drivers familiar with snowy roads for peace of mind. Make sure the contract includes fuel and toll fees, check operating qualifications, avoid roadside low-price unlicensed cars and hidden charges!
📅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 → 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
🏡In Harbin, choose around Central Street, well heated and convenient for food and shopping;
🏡In Snow Town, stay in the core area of Xueyun Street, independent bathroom and heated kang bed guesthouse, with snow mushrooms visible from the window;
🏡In Changbai Mountain, prioritize Erdaobaihe town, close to the north slope with full facilities, hot spring hotels recommended;
🏡In Yanji, stay near Yanbian University, super convenient for Korean food and shopping~
🍜Food list (no risks)
🍱Harbin: Old Chef’s Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Madie’er popsicles, iron pot stew, Qiulin Lidaosi red sausage;
🍱Snow Town: Iron pot stewed goose, frozen pears and persimmons, wild vegetable dumplings;
🍱Changbai Mountain: Hot spring eggs (runny yolk forever), Korean rice cake, forest area barbecue;
🍱Yanji: Jeonju bibimbap, Soonhee cold noodles, Fengmao grilled skewers, Water Market rice sausage~
⚠️Notes
1. Temperatures can reach -30℃, fully cover head, hands, and feet, dress in layers for indoor and outdoor temperature differences;
2. Changbai Mountain Tianchi opening depends on weather, check announcements in advance, shuttle bus tickets need to be purchased separately;
3. Ask prices before spending in Snow Town, refuse low-price self-paid projects, don’t buy “wild” specialty products;
4. Walk with a “penguin step” on snow, keep both hands out of pockets to prevent falls;
5. Book accommodations at least 2 weeks in advance during peak season, be cautious with “pay at hotel” options to avoid price hikes~
This trip combining ice and snow, food and healing is truly worth it!