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Who understands! Linking the ice city romance❄️, skiing⛷ carnival, fairy tale☃ Snow Town, sacred mountain🌁 Tianchi Lake, and Korean ethnic🍱 cuisine into a 7-day itinerary, this winter limited trip is breathtakingly beautiful😻～ Compiled nanny-level dry goods, follow it for a worry-free and photogenic trip!📸📸 ❄️Travel essentials｜Keep warm at minus 30℃ without bulk👍👍 - 👉Outfit: quick-dry thermal underwear🎽 + fleece/down inner layer + over-the-knee windproof down jacket, fleece windproof pants👖 + thick wool socks (bring 3 pairs), snow boots with deep tread👢 (UGG😱 choose carefully, not waterproof) - 👉Protection gear: Lei Feng hat (ear protection must-have), 🧤 touchscreen waterproof gloves, 3M windproof mask, heat packs (stick to waist/abdomen/ankles/phone📱 case, bring more than 20 pieces) - 👉Others: waterproof phone pouch, 500ml portable thermos (anti-freeze), ski😎 goggles (essential for Yabuli/Changbai Mountain), stomach medicine💊 + frostbite cream + moisturizing skincare (dry climate) 🚗Transportation guide｜Round-trip major transport + local car rental tips 🔹Round-trip major transport - 👉Departure → Harbin: ✈️ plane/high-speed train🚄 direct (Northeast hub), book 1-2 months in advance during peak season📩, early/late flights offer better value😎 - 👉Yanji → Return: Yanji West Station high-speed train🚄 direct to many cities nationwide, or fly✈️ from Yanji to Harbin for transfer, confirm tickets 3 days in advance during peak season📩 - 👉Mid-journey connection: Changbai Mountain Station → Yanji West Station🚄 2-hour high-speed train direct, Harbin → Changbai Mountain West Station🚄 4.5 hours, time-saving and comfortable😎 🔹Local car rental/shared ride (essential for 7-day itinerary)😎 - 👉Car selection criteria: 🎩 official fleet + driver with over 5 years of ice and snow driving experience, vehicle must have snow tires❄️ + anti-skid chains, sign formal contract📝 - 👉Cost reference: 7-day full trip🚙 car rental (5-seat SUV) about 3500-4000 RMB (best split among 4 people)👍, single segment shared ride (e.g., Harbin-Snow Town) about 120-150 RMB per person🚗 - 👉Pitfall avoidance: confirm in advance📩 that fuel/toll/parking fees are included, no hidden charges💰; clarify service hours (no more than 10 hours per day), overtime charges must be in contract📝 🔹7-day itinerary arrangement D1: Various places → Harbin D2: Harbin → Yabuli Skiing → Horse-drawn sled → Yabuli D3: Yabuli → Datudingzi Mountain → Ice and Snow Gallery → China Snow Town D4: Snow Town - Jingpo Lake Winter Fishing - Erdaobaihe D5: Changbai Mountain tour (Tianchi Lake, Green Abyss Pool, Changbai Waterfall, etc.) D6: Erdaobaihe → Rime drifting → Korean Ethnic Folk Village → Yanji D7: Yanji → Water Market → Home ⚠️Must-read notes｜Avoid 99% of detours✍✍✍ 1. 👉Warmth taboo: indoor and outdoor temperature difference over 30℃, remove outerwear🧥 when entering to avoid sweating then going out and getting frostbite; camera📷 lens avoid frequent indoor-outdoor transitions to prevent fogging😩 2. 👉Attraction pitfalls: be cautious with Snow Town internet-famous shops😱, bargain for roasted sweet potatoes/flower cotton-padded jackets💰 (about half price); check Changbai Mountain Tianchi announcements📝 in advance, closed if wind level 8 or above🙅 3. 👉Skiing safety: beginners choose beginner slopes⛷ at Yabuli, warm up for 10 minutes before skiing, rent equipment from official ski resort shops🔖, refuse unlicensed roadside vendors🙅 4. 👉Accommodation tips: book Snow Town lodging 1 month in advance📩, choose homestays with private bathrooms🛁 + electric blankets; Erdaobaihe town at Changbai Mountain foot offers cost-effective lodging close to attractions👍 5. 👉Others: icy roads are slippery❄️, wear anti-slip shoes and walk slowly🚶; if you have a weak stomach, choose warm noodles over cold noodles in Yanji, attraction dining is expensive💵, bring chocolate🍫/beef jerky for energy😎 From Harbin’s Madieer ice cream🍦 to Yanji’s grilled pork belly🥩, from Yabuli’s ski slopes⛷ speeding to Changbai Mountain’s hot spring boiled eggs🥚, 7 days cover all winter romance～❄️❄️