7-Day Tour Itinerary for Harbin, Snow Town, and Changbai Mountain

It’s not that we can’t afford Northern Europe, but Northeast China is more cost-effective! For those little potatoes coming from the south for the first time, follow Youtu Travel and let us take you to enjoy Harbin⛪, explore Changbai Mountain🗻, experience the fairy-tale world of Snow Town❄, and feel the exotic charm of Yanji👘…

📍Recommended Attractions
[Harbin] – A must-visit place in winter to feel the charm of ice sculptures.

Harbin ice sculptures

[Yabuli Ski Resort] – Currently the largest ski resort in China and a popular ski tourism destination.

🚄 Starting from Harbin, it takes only one hour to reach Yabuli West Station directly. The skiing journey begins! 🏂

🎫 Transportation Guide: From Harbin to Yabuli West Station, it only takes one hour. The ticket is only 76 yuan! After arriving at the west station, there are many choices. You can take the ski resort shuttle bus for only 5 yuan per person, which is very economical. Or you can choose a taxi, which costs about 50 yuan. But personally, it’s not very recommended. After all, the bus is more interesting!

🏂 All-inclusive skiing package: 169 yuan per person, an extremely valuable enjoyment! It includes a 3-hour ski resort ticket. There are also popular ski suits, ski boots, ski poles, ski boards, ski goggles, cable cars, and magic carpets. In the scenic area, there are also free shuttle services to and from the station and free storage services. It couldn’t be more convenient!

🤸 Ski instructor: 200 yuan per person for twin skis, and 260 yuan per person for single skis. Decide whether to hire an instructor according to your skiing skills and needs. After all, safety comes first!

Yabuli Ski Resort

[Snow Town] – Experience snow activities and enjoy the fairy-tale world of snow.

Snowfall Time

❄️ Starting from mid-November: The official notice has been released that Snow Town will open on November 10th! There aren’t many tourists at this time, and flight tickets are relatively cost-effective, so it’s worth considering.

❄️ December: Basically, it snows everywhere in Heilongjiang. The snow accumulates thickly, and each snowfall is heavier than the previous one. It’s a great time for enjoying and playing with the snow.

❄️ January: The snow gradually decreases. At this time, the thickness of the snow is the most suitable. However, the prices will also be the highest at the same time.

❄️ February of the following year: There is a folk custom in Northeast China called “Snow Hitting Lanterns” on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, which means it’s the last snowfall. After that, the snow gradually melts away.

Transportation

❄️ There are direct buses from Harbin to Snow Town. It takes about five or six hours to arrive (costing 120 yuan).

❄️ Take the train to Yabuli West Station. After getting off the train, there are special line buses for Snow Town (costing 80 yuan and taking about two hours).

❄️ In Harbin, as various scenic spots and check-in points are relatively scattered and the road conditions are poor in winter, I joined a small tour group. A small vehicle provided pick-up and drop-off services throughout the whole journey. It was really convenient not to wait for buses or transfer in the snow.

Snow Town

[Dadingzishan Mountain] – The forest and snow field in the fairy-tale world.

Dadingzishan Mountain

[Ice and Snow Gallery] – The real-life “Frozen”, all covered in silver, with a beautiful scene at every step.

Ice and Snow Gallery

[Changbai Mountain] – Explore the mysterious Tianchi Lake and feel the magnificence of nature.

Tianchi Lake on Changbai Mountain

[Yanji] – A city of delicious food + experience being a runaway “Dae Jang Geum” princess.

Yanji citywalk route:
West Market/Yanbai Department Store → Take B39 bus → Yanbian Museum → Transfer from Bus 28 to Bus 41 → Folk Custom Park → Take B16 bus → Yanji University Internet-famous wall → Walk → Yanji Park → West Market/Yanbai Department Store.
This route takes 6-7 hours and only costs 4 yuan for transportation.

Yanji]

⭐High-quality Independent Tour – 7 Days and 6 Nights Itinerary
DAY1: Arrive in Harbin from all over the country – Pick up at the airport – Central Street – Saint Sophia Cathedral – Music Corridor – Ice and Snow World.
DAY2: Harbin – Alpine skiing – Horse-drawn sled – Panda House – Stay in Yabuli.
DAY3: Yabuli – Dadingzishan Mountain – Ice and Snow Gallery – Xueyun Street – Northeast Yangko – Bonfire party – Stay in Snow Town.
DAY4: Depart from Snow Town – Winter fishing at Jingpo Lake – Stay in Erdaobaihe.
DAY5: Depart from the hotel – Changbai Mountain – Changbai Mountain Waterfall – Changbai Mountain Tianchi Lake – Stay in Erdaobaihe.
DAY6: Depart from the hotel – Xueling Scenic Area – Xueling rime hiking – Xueling wooden house check-in – Stay in Yanji.
DAY7: Depart from the hotel – Shuishang Market – Korean Folk Garden – Yanji Internet-famous check-in wall – Return to Changchun or Harbin for airport drop-off.

🥘Specialty Foods
💫Northeast iron pot stew: A traditional Northeast Chinese delicacy cooked in the traditional way of slow stewing on a hot stove. The meat is tender and delicious.

Northeast iron pot stew

💫Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork): Golden and crispy sweet and sour pork coated with sweet and sour sauce. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a perfect combination of sweet and sour flavors.

Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork)

💫Harbin red sausage: Mainly made of pork, with a bright red color, mellow taste, and strong salty and fragrant flavor.

Harbin red sausage

💫Grilled cold noodles: A characteristic Northeast Chinese snack. Mainly made of cold noodles, with ingredients like eggs and sausages. Tastes delicious.

Grilled cold noodles

💫Qiqihar barbecue: Mainly beef, integrating the cooking techniques of multiple ethnic groups. The meat is tender and delicious.

Qiqihar barbecue

💫Northeast starch noodles: Made from sweet potato starch. The texture is Q-elastic and smooth. Paired with chili oil, minced garlic, and shredded cucumbers.

Northeast starch noodles

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