LIULUOGUO

The taste is good 👍🏻 You must order the iron pot stew when you come to Harbin

Destination: Harbin (Winter Only: December - February, full of ice and snow atmosphere) 🚗Transportation Guide - ✈️ From other cities: Fly to Harbin Taiping Airport, take Metro Line 2 directly to the city center (40 minutes) - 🚖 City Transportation: Metro + Taxi (Roads are slippery in winter, it is recommended to choose regular yellow and blue taxis) 📅Itinerary (3 days 2 nights, super detailed) Day 1️⃣: Russian-style Walking Tour ☀️ Morning: Arrive in Harbin → Check into a hotel near Central Street → Stroll along Central Street (walk on the cobblestone streets 🥖, take great photos of Russian architecture) 🍽️ Lunch: Enjoy authentic Russian food (Recommended: "Tados Western Restaurant 1901" 📍127 Central Street, 100 RMB per person) ❄️ Afternoon: - St. Sophia Cathedral 📍 No. 88 Toulong Street (Snowy scenery + white doves, super dreamy, free admission) - Play on the frozen Songhua River (Ice slide + ice spinning top, a must-do for southerners!) 🌙 Evening: Eat Madier ice cream on Central Street (5 yuan/stick) + take photos of the illuminated night view (super beautiful after 7 PM) Day 2️⃣: Ice and Snow Carnival Day ⛄ Morning: Take the ferry/bus to Sun Island → Check out the giant snowman (12 meters tall, this year's theme is "Sun Island Snowman") 🍲 Lunch: Eat Northeastern cuisine near Sun Island (Recommended: "Lao Chu Jia" 📍 Central Street branch, the originator of Guo Bao Rou) 🎪 Afternoon: - Ice and Snow World 📍 Songbei District (Enter the park at 3 PM and rush to the Ferris wheel 🎡 and the super ice slide) ✨ Evening: Ice and Snow World Light Show (lights on at 6 PM) + Frozen Pears and Candied Hawthorns (eating candied hawthorns at -20℃ is so refreshing!) Day 3️⃣: Artsy and Niche Day 📸 Morning: Zhonghua Baroque Street 📍 Daowai District (Super photogenic retro Russian-style architecture) 🥘 Noon: Northeast Iron Pot Stew ("Shanhetun Iron Pot Stew" 📍 Multiple branches, 60 RMB per person for a full meal) 🛍️ Afternoon: Street exploration on Gogol Street → Return trip 🍽️ Food Highlights and Lowlights ✔️ TOP 1 Russian Food: Tados Borscht + Rye Bread ✔️ TOP 2 Northeastern Food: Sweet and Sour Pork + Iron Pot Stew + Grilled Cold Noodles ✔️ TOP 3 Snacks: Madier Ice Cream (Original YYDS), Frozen Pears, Candied Hawthorns ❌ Warning: Hot drinks at Ice and Snow World are ridiculously expensive! Bring your own thermos and save 50 RMB! 🏨Accommodation Guide 🌟 For the Luxury: Habsburg Hotel (Prime location on Central Street 📍 No. 89 Central Street, Daoli District) 💰 Value for Money: Guesthouses in the Laodaowai Business District (Russian-style rooms for around 150 RMB per person) 📌Helpful Tips: - Wear thick snow boots! It's 3-5℃ colder by the river than in the city. - Use hand warmers on your phone; iPhones are prone to freezing and shutting down. - 3 PM is the best time to enter the Ice and Snow World. #HarbinTourism #IceandSnowWorld #WinterTravel #NortheastFood #RussianArchitecture

📅 Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Zhaodong · Zhaodong Small Pancake Food Tour 🚄 Transportation: Harbin → Zhaodong (High-speed rail approx. 30 minutes, fare 30 RMB; Train approx. 1 hour, fare 15 RMB) 🏨 Accommodation: Hotel in Zhaodong city center (Recommended: Zhaodong Jinding Hotel or Home Inn Select, approx. 350 RMB/night) 📌 Highlights: 【Zhaodong Small Pancake Street】(Free) Taste authentic "Zhaodong Small Pancakes" (baked pancakes with meat, eggs, etc.), 20 RMB per person for a full meal 【Zhaodong City Museum】(Free) Learn about Zhaodong's history and Jin Dynasty culture 【People's Park】(Free) Evening stroll, experience local life 🍽️ Dinner: Zhaodong BBQ (Budget 80 RMB) Day 2: Jin Dynasty Ruins · Rural Experience 🚗 Transportation: Chartered car/shared car day trip (approx. 200 RMB/person) 📌 Highlights: 【Balicheng Ruins】(Free) An ancient city ruin from the Jin Dynasty, explore the history of the Jurchen people. 【Liming Town Rural Tour】(Free) Experience rural life in Northeast China, fruit picking is available in summer. 【Zhaodong Wetland Park】(Free) A great place for bird watching and photography. 🍽️ Lunch: Farmhouse cuisine (budget 60 RMB) 🍽️ Dinner: Northeast-style iron pot stew (budget 100 RMB) Day 3: Religious Culture · Return Trip 🏛️ Morning: 【Puzhao Temple】(Free) A famous Buddhist temple in Northeast China, with magnificent architecture. 【Catholic Church】(Free) A century-old European-style building, a great spot for taking photos. 🚄 Afternoon: Zhaodong → Harbin (High-speed rail/train, same fare as outbound) 📌 Optional Itinerary: 【Zhaodong Night Market】(Free) Experience the local night market culture 💰 Budget Breakdown Item | Cost (RMB) Transportation (Harbin ↔ Zhaodong + Local Transportation) 400 Accommodation (2 nights) 700 Food (3 days) 500 Entrance Fees + Experiences 100 Total 3500 📌 Travel Tips Transportation: Zhaodong attractions are scattered, so it's recommended to hire a car/share a ride. Public transportation is inconvenient. Accommodation: Hotels in the city center offer good value for money; it's recommended to choose hotels in the city center area. Food: Zhaodong pancakes, barbecue, and iron pot stew are must-try dishes. Season: Summer (June-August): Suitable for rural tourism and wetland birdwatching. Winter (December-February): Experience Northeast folk customs. 🌿 Zhaodong is Harbin's "back garden," characterized by its food and historical culture, suitable for short leisure trips! #ZhaodongTourism #ZhaodongPancakes #PuzhaoTemple

Want to go out and have fun in winter but afraid of making a mistake? This "Warm Winter + Snow and Ice" dual-route guide is your go-to solution—you can either bask in the warm 20°C+ sunshine and enjoy tropical fruits, or plunge into a snow-covered wonderland for ice and snow fun. Six cities, each with its own unique charm, just pick one that suits your taste and go! I. Warm Winter Escape Route 1. Xishuangbanna • Highlights: Average daily temperature 15-25℃, warm and humid rainforest breeze + Dai village charm, flowers in full bloom in winter • Where to stay: Gaozhuang (convenient for night view + night market), around the Water Splashing Square • What to eat: Lemongrass grilled fish, pineapple rice, pounded chicken feet, hand-grabbed rice • Must-see places: Tropical Botanical Garden, Manting Park, Wild Elephant Valley, Starlight Night Market 2. Panzhihua • Highlights: 20℃+ warm sunshine, fresh tropical fruits, double comfort of hot springs + sunbathing • Where to stay: Bingcaogang (city center), Hongge Hot Spring Resort • What to eat: Yanbian mutton rice noodles, stir-fried cured meat I. Warm Winter Escape Route 1. Xishuangbanna • Highlights: Average daily temperature 15-25℃, warm and humid rainforest breeze + Dai village charm, flowers in full bloom in winter • 1. **Where to Stay:** Gaozhuang (convenient for night view and night market), near the Water Splashing Square • **What to Eat:** Lemongrass Grilled Fish, Pineapple Rice, Pounded Chicken Feet, Hand-Grabbed Rice • **Must-Visit Places:** Tropical Botanical Garden, Manting Park, Wild Elephant Valley, Starlight Night Market 2. **Panzhihua:** • **Highlights:** 20℃+ warm sunshine, fresh tropical fruits, double comfort of hot springs and sunbathing • **Where to Stay:** Bingcaogang (city center), Hongge Hot Spring Resort • **What to Eat:** Yanbian Lamb Rice Noodles, Stir-fried Cured Meat, Fried Pork Belly, Mango Smoothie • **Must-Visit Places:** Hongge Hot Spring, Ertan Forest Park, Yishala Village 3. **Beihai:** • **Highlights:** Around 15℃, warm sand and gentle sea breeze, slow-paced beachcombing and old street strolling • **Where to Stay:** Near Silver Beach (close to the sea), near Beihai Old Street • **What to Eat:** Sandworm Porridge, Qiaogang Sweet Soup, Mantis Shrimp, Vietnamese Rice Rolls • Must-Visit Destinations: Weizhou Island, Silver Beach, Qiaogang Style Street, Guantouling II. Ice and Snow Fairytale Route Harbin • Highlights: Russian-style architecture in silver + ice sculptures/Snow Expo, a truly immersive winter atmosphere in northern China. • Where to Stay: Central Street (near attractions), guesthouses near Ice and Snow World • What to Eat: Sweet and Sour Pork, Three Treasures of the Earth, Madier Ice Cream, Iron Pot Stew • Must-Visit Destinations: Ice and Snow World, Sun Island Snow Expo, Songhua River Frozen Surface, Laodaowai Street III. Gentle Slow Travel Route 1. Xiamen • Highlights: 12-18℃, warm sea breeze + old villas, comfortable and sun-free cycling around the island. • Where to Stay: Guesthouses on Gulangyu Island (slow living), Zengcuo'an (convenient for eating and shopping) • What to Eat: Satay Noodles, Oyster Omelet, Tusu Jelly, Ginger Duck • Must-see destinations: Gulangyu Island, Island Ring Road, Nanputuo Temple, Shapowei 2. Lijiang • Highlights: 18°C ​​warm sunshine, a less bustling ancient town + snow-capped mountains with clear snow lines, a slow-paced winter getaway • Where to stay: Lijiang Ancient Town (Naxi style), Shuhe Ancient Town (quiet) • What to eat: Pork rib hot pot, Naxi grilled fish, chicken bean jelly, butter tea • Must-see destinations: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Blue Moon Valley), Lijiang Ancient Town, Lashi Lake (bird watching)

(Includes frostbite prevention guide) Harbin really is like Moscow! 3 days 2 nights, 1k RMB per person, Ice and Snow World + Central Street photo guide revealed! ❄️ Just got back from Harbin where it was -25℃! This "Moscow of the East" boasts snow-capped castles, Russian-style Western cuisine, and the Old Daowai Baroque. Even Southerners can enjoy the warmth and excitement! ------ #HarbinIceandSnowWorld #Most-asked-aboutplaces on WeChat Moments #ExperienceWinterBeauty 💰 Cost Breakdown (Budget-Friendly Version) ▪️ Transportation: Airport shuttle 20r / Subway from 3r / Taxi via online ride-hailing ▪️ Accommodation: B&B near Central Avenue 200r/night (with excellent heating) ▪️ Tickets: Ice and Snow World 298r (students get half-price tickets) ▪️ Hidden Bonus: Bargain the Songhua River Ice Rides down to 30r/item ------ 🗓️ 3-Day, 2-Night Heartwarming Itinerary 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏 Central Avenue Route (Alternate Indoor and Outdoor Activities to Stay Warm) ✅ Morning: St. Sophia Cathedral → Grilled Red Sausage at Daoli Market ✅ Lunch: Russian food at Huamei Western Restaurant (group buy for 158r for two) ✅ Afternoon: Stamp collection on Central Avenue → Popsicles at Madiel Ice Hall (-10℃) ✅ Evening: Sunset viewing from the Songhua River Railway Bridge ✅ Night: Ice and Snow World (enter the park at 2:00 PM and enjoy the big slide first) 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐 Laodaowai Nostalgia Route (Walking to Stay Warm) ✅ Morning: Fried cakes and mutton soup at the Hongzhuan Morning Market ✅ Morning: Visit the frozen persimmon stalls in the Chinese Baroque District ✅ Lunch: Pork rib buns at Zhangbaopu and pan-fried buns at Fanyongji Hutong ✅ Afternoon: Photograph the "Louvre Section" at Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No. 6 ✅ Night: Snowman Pier on the Bund (lots of free snowmen!) 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟑 Volga Manor Route (Fairytale-like ending) ✅ Lazy Plan: Manor Skiing + Castle Photography (30 minutes from the city) ✅ Art Plan: Gogol Street → Concert at the Old Synagogue ✅ Foodie Plan: Shop at Fendou Grocery Store → Buy Red Sausage at Qiulin Company ------ 📸 Tips for Taking Photos at -20°C 1️⃣ Fly a Drone Over St. Sophia Cathedral (Registration Required) 2️⃣ Ice and Snow World Solid Color Down Jacket + Plush Hat 3️⃣ Pour Hot Water onto the Songhua River to Make It Freeze (Use a Thermos!) ------ 🍜 Food Hits and Hits ✅ Must-Tries: Sweet and Sour Pork, Iron Pot Stew, Frozen Pears and Persimmons ✅ Don'ts: Candied Haws in the Scenic Area (Teeth-Wrecking), Expensive Mink Fur Rentals ✅ Hidden Gems: Pumpkin Pancakes at Daoli Market, Grilled Cold Noodles with Stinky Tofu ------ 💡 Southerners' Guide to Survival 1️⃣ Foot warmers are more important than heat packs! Wear wool socks + waterproof boots. 2️⃣ Use heat packs on your phone (Apple phones can be warmed up and restarted after being turned off). 3️⃣ Due to the large temperature difference between indoors and outdoors, wear easily removable layered clothing. 4️⃣ Shop at the morning market with local aunties – cheap and authentic! Harbin Travel #IceandSnowWorld #BudgetTravelGuide Winter Travel Plans #NorthernScenery