2018 Harbin Free Travel Guide

2018 has arrived, and Harbin is a typical northeastern city. The climate here is also very cold. The beautiful world of ice and snow and the various surrounding snow scenes are commendable, especially attracting tourists from the south to explore. Here are some tips and precautions for free travel in Harbin in 2018.

As an authentic northern kid, I spent four years of college and one year after graduation in Xiamen, southern China, and Southeast Asia. Every day the sky is clear and the sun is shining brightly. Every winter, when I see snow in my circle of friends, I feel extremely envious. In 2016, I returned to Beijing for graduate school. As a result, I didn’t wait for a decent snowfall in 2018. This year is particularly egregious. It has snowed in most parts of China, but Beijing is still as sunny as ever.

Then, you must go to a real snow country in winter.

Unfortunately, just two days before my trip, news broke on the Internet that I was going to Northeast China. First, nine girls from Beijing Forestry University were riding in a van together and had a traffic accident on the way from Harbin to Xiangxue, which caused extremely painful consequences. Immediately afterwards, an article titled "No matter how white the snow in Xuexiang is, it can't cover up the pure black heart! Don't go to Xuexiang again!" denounced the tourism chaos in Heilongjiang, "Nine months to sharpen the knife, three months to kill. The talk of "sheep" is rampant. This makes me a little uneasy when planning to travel alone, but canceling a ticket and staying in Beijing to "safely" blow-dry is certainly not my character. So, a careful plan is needed to avoid "trapped" and "safety" issues.

About safety:

1. Several students from Linda University chartered a car to go to Xiangxue. This is the preferred way to travel independently in many cases, but! As soon as I left the high-speed rail station in Harbin, I was surrounded by illegal car drivers and no one cared about me! Considering the weather, a black car without insurance and license plates is still very unsafe.

2. The news said that 9 people chose to take a van. If this is not beyond the scope of my knowledge, it should be overloaded, right? It is difficult to walk on the road, coupled with the overload, you can imagine how dangerous it is. Safety first, safety first, safety first at all times! I am a person who cherishes life.

3. The hotel is booked in advance. Basically everyone will do this, but if a girl travels alone or in two or three groups, it is recommended to choose a busier road section. It gets dark at four o'clock in the afternoon in the Northeast winter, and it's minus 30 degrees outside. There are not many people doing outdoor activities and it is not safe to walk at night.

4. Don’t trust the guidance of people on the roadside. I chose an uncle wearing an "urban management" armband to ask for directions. He deliberately pointed me in the opposite direction. Fortunately, I was smart and turned on the navigation at the same time. My uncle looked very embarrassed and said he was joking. I was thinking -.

There is no doubt that he is a true city manager.

A few days later, I encountered fake staff in uniforms, but in reality, they were selling tourist merchandise. After this experience, I decided not to ask for directions easily.

5. Although there are constant negative news during various travels, we don’t have to stop eating because of choking. After all, even if you take the subway, you may encounter someone jumping off a building in the subway, or you may get hit when you go out to buy groceries. No place is completely safe. If we stay at home forever, we will miss many opportunities to see the world.

So the point is not to fear danger, but to avoid danger.

About "pit defense":

1. Xiang Xue probably didn't expect this year's hot searches anyway, but this time, I didn't deliberately avoid Xiang Xue. I only arranged to pass by Xiang Xue. It is recommended to arrive at two or three o'clock in the afternoon and go out at four or five o'clock, so that I can see the different customs of Xiang Xue during the day and Xiang Xue with the lights on at night. You don’t need to buy anything, not even lunch or dinner, nor accommodation. In this way, you can avoid the three steps of “eating, staying, and buying” that are most likely to be fooled. There is a place called the "Visitor Service Center" in Xiangxue Scenic Area, which has free rest seats and hot water. There are also vending machines selling reasonably priced hot drinks and snacks. If you are too cold or tired and thirsty, you can go in and sit for a while to replenish your energy.

2. Pay special attention when going to the mountains. For example, Changbai Mountain is a well-developed tourism attraction, but there are still "counterfeit workers" in the lobby as I mentioned earlier. The equipment used to scare tourists is not enough, they will freeze to death going up the mountain, and their shoes will slip down the mountain. Then you go and rent their knee pads, jackets, snow chains when you're scared. However, you don't need them in the hands-on test. These devices can be prepared in advance yourself.

3. Prepare enough hot water! Most places provide free hot water, but there is no hot water in Changbai Mountain and you cannot buy it. If you buy instant noodles, you can only get hot water. Instant noodles cost 10 yuan per bucket at the foot of the mountain and 20 yuan per bucket at the top. For me who will never eat a bowl of instant noodles for a year, I have already finished this year’s instant noodles.

Preparation before departure

1. Thermal underwear or fleece underwear (essential), snow cover (cold and waterproof) and crampons (anti-slip), down jacket/padded jacket (essential) less), thermal water bottle (essential), warm hat (essential), windproof gloves (essential), charging underwear (optional), large backpack or suitcase (optional), waterproof hiking boots or snow boots.

2. Toiletries, photographic equipment, personal hygiene products, camera backup batteries, mobile power supplies, and enough camera memory cards;

3. High-calorie snacks (such as chocolate, beef jerky , toffee, ginger tea);

4. Warm Baby Patch (essential). It is recommended to use five tablets a day, on knees, soles of feet, and mobile phones (extremely cold weather reduces power consumption and shuts down mobile phones, personal test is effective);

5. Cold medicine (Isatis root or 999 is necessary to prevent colds after blowing during the day) (prepared), antidiarrheal medicine, chilblain ointment, band-aid, facial mask and other commonly used medicines (essential). After a day of windy weather, you’ll thank me for applying a facial mask.

Given the extremely cold weather, it does take courage to apply a sheet mask, so it is recommended to apply a facial mask.

For example

The hydrating effect is very good.

6. You must bring your ID card, other cards such as student ID, military ID, tour guide ID, reporter ID, etc. Bring all the cards that might allow you to do more with less.

7. Myopic friends should wear contact lenses, otherwise you will not be able to take off the mask and you will see——.

The vast expanse of white, so clean.

Okay, after talking for so long, we can finally set off happily!

The following is the text!

Travel time:

January 9, 41, and 15, 335 (including round-trip transportation time)

Travel cost:

Place the check-in:

12.

The first day: Harbin, Beijing——

The reason for choosing This high-speed train, rather than flying there directly, is because I feel that the journey is also part of the journey, and I can endure eight hours. It is recommended to arrange your itinerary. I'm still excited and not tired.

I deliberately chose a window seat. As the train headed north, the bare yellow land outside the window gradually turned into white snow, which became thicker. The temperature display on the train looked up from -4, -8, -10 to -20 from time to time, and the scenery was always changing. It was a magical experience. If you ride all the way from Guangzhou, you will have the feeling of experiencing the four seasons, which is even more interesting! There were waves of passengers around me, and their Northeastern accents became stronger and stronger.

Reading books and listening to songs all the way, heading towards a place where it is 30 degrees below zero. The music software on my phone stores songs I have listened to since college, including Chinese, English, French, Thai, and Cantonese. I often come across songs with stories. When I listen to them, I'm reminded of how I felt playing singles at a certain time.

That feeling is so wonderful.

When I was quietly listening to music and reading for the sixth hour, a group of chattering young people with familiar Southeast Asian accents and Thai people asked me to borrow a pen, but they finally couldn't help it. . Everyone who spoke in my degraded Thai laughed and I became more and more talkative.

I am always busy with the so-called "business", and it is difficult to read leisurely books for a long time. It was such a luxury this time. I read three accumulated books on the way back and forth, and I felt very good.

They are——.

"On the Long Journey" by Michio Hoshino

"The Devotion of Suspect X" by Keigo Higashino

"Send You a Bullet" by Liu Yu 》

I arrived at Harbin Station at around three o’clock in the afternoon, and the urban management uncle picked me up there. After that, I decided to take the bus to the hotel.

It is worth noting that the bus stop sign at Harbin Station is very inconspicuous, a small sign, and the buses to the city are not near the station. Car ferries only, with free connections to the airport and other train stations. The bus to the city has to turn a corner and walk several hundred meters, and many passengers cannot find it for a while. Maybe this is one of the reasons why black cars are so prevalent?

Anyway, as a veteran road addict, I found and successfully arrived, Kaisen!

Harbin is a city that combines Chinese and Western cultures. It is known as "Moscow of the East". With the opening of the Ice and Snow World, there are also Central Street, Gogol Street, Sophia Cathedral, Stalin Park, Polar Museum, etc. Still worth a visit.

But as soon as I stepped off the warm high-speed train, I felt like I had fallen into an ice room. After eight hours, I was very tired. It got dark around 4:30, so I didn’t think too much about wandering around in the cold wind. I only passed by the cathedral and didn’t have time to see other parts of the city. However, after all, my trip was mainly for the natural scenery, so my regret is that I didn’t eat——.

Russian meal, sausage, Daleb and Harbin beer

It is recommended to buy some dry food in the city on the day of arrival. If you don’t bring enough cold-proof gear, be prepared.

The next day: Xuecun Erlanghe Maoershan Ski Resort——

The first item in the Northeast is of course to go skiing in 33354!

What is the difference between ski resorts in Northeast China and other places?

Perhaps the biggest difference is that Fu Na is not necessary. Purely natural, pollution-free, and good snow quality.

We chose Maoershan Ski Resort, which is one of the two five-star ski resorts in Heilongjiang. The equipment is very professional and the ski resort is well equipped. Maybe because it is the teaching base of Harbin Institute of Physical Education. It is full of youth and has a large ski resort. Even if there are many people, it will not be crowded.

Without further ado, the picture above

Everything seems to be harmonious, but the fact is that skis, gloves and poles keep falling off endlessly

Two hours of skiing time is enough, because you will be driven crazy by the process of dragging heavy skis into the ice and back up.

In short, this skiing inspired me to want to go back to Beijing Ambition to continue honing skills.

Take a bus to Erlanghe Snow Village in the afternoon, highly recommended!

This is also a small village. Compared with the Snow Country, which has a bad reputation recently, this place is not too commercial, but you can also see houses covered in snow like small mushrooms, which have not changed for many years.

And dogs.

It is said that this is one of the coldest places in Heilongjiang. Pouring water into ice is not a dream.

Then the locals will watch a group of silly kids from the south pour cups of boiling water into the sky, waiting for it to turn into ice and fall on them. Everyone is extremely happy, I don’t know what they are thinking at this moment.

In Erlanghe Snow Village, there are many homestays to choose from, and the prices should not be too conscientious compared to Xiangxue!

We chose Doudou’s, and the owner was very welcoming. Everyone made dumplings and had a dumpling feast together, which also eliminated the possibility of being cheated by expensive dishes.

At night, two people sleep on the traditional four-person heated kang in Northeast China. Xiangxue will not have the situation where four people sleep on one kang, and eight people sleep in the same bunkhouse, which is still expensive.

The name of my room is "Stewed Goose", which made me laugh for a long time. In addition, you can also think of "stewed chicken", "stewed cabbage", "stewed tofu".

Sleep quietly.

Good night

The third day: Erlang River - Dadudingzi Mountain - Xiangxue - Mudanjiang

This is my favorite day, nobody!

Please come out again:

Tushan is located 13 kilometers away from Xiangxue, with the main peak at an altitude of 1,690 meters. It is the highest peak in Heilongjiang. It is said that the snow on the top of the mountain never melts all year round. Along the way are virgin forests surrounded by rime. The top of the mountain is a flat land, and the view suddenly opens up. There are almost no trees, just low flowers and grass. This is a treasure trove of alpine plants and the cradle of wildlife. The length of the hike is ten kilometers.

Equipment:

Hot water, hiking poles, snow cover (moisture-proof and heat-insulating), high-calorie snacks (to replenish energy on the road)

Mandatory:

Local tour guide.

On January 11, the sky on the mountain climbing day was as blue as if it had been washed by snow. Under the sky, there is a pure white snowfield

Rime, commonly known as tree hanging, is a rare natural wonder. In the cold season, supersaturated water vapor in the air condenses.

Rime is not ice or snow, but the result of countless water vapor below zero degrees Celsius in the uncondensed fog that accumulates on branches and other objects with the wind. The formation of rime requires low temperature and sufficient water vapor, and it is even more rare to have these two contradictory natural conditions that are extremely important for the formation of rime.

So although there is a rime island in Jilin, you may not be able to see the rime when you go there. This time I was lucky. No matter where I go, I can see beautiful rime.

The tall cedar is the original statue of the Christmas tree!

Crystal rime

It is true that Eskimo girls’ eyelashes freeze when they walk.

The view is very broad after climbing to the top. You can use your brain to picture this 360 looks added. Because the weather is so good, the "snow dragon" in the distance is also very clear. It is a beauty that only the pixels of the human eye can record.

The snow along the way is so clean that no one can bear to step on it. Snow from the trees sometimes drips down and fills the surrounding environment. Like snow, I raised my head, my nose was sour and my eyes were wet. Could this be the legendary beautiful cry?

If you want a thrill, you can ride a snowmobile down the mountain. very cool!

Fine words are poor.

In the process of climbing to the top, my heart is always full of emotion. Before climbing, the big yellow dog, the guide brother, has many golden retrievers. He had to go up the mountain with us, but he never went back. He rolled in the snow, sold cute toys, and helped us pick up gloves. Clumps of white snow fell on him like flowers.

At that moment, my heart melted.

Natural beauty can never be imitated by human technology, no matter how advanced it is.

Whether you come or not, it is there, quiet, with an independent beauty.

After hiking, I took a bus to the famous miserable Snow City diss.

Xiangxue is located at Shuangfeng Forest Farm of Dalin Forestry Bureau, Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province. It was discovered by several photographers in the last century and became famous in one fell swoop. Later, it was broadcast on "Where Are We Going, Dad", and Xiang Xue began to be overcrowded.

Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes.

The key word for Xiangxue Jianghu this year is-killing guests.

I originally thought that the influence of previous hot-search articles would affect the number of tourists to Xiangxue, but after arriving, I felt that it did not. There are still so many tourists, and most of them drag their suitcases here to spend the night, which is in sharp contrast to the sparsely populated places I have been to before.

Wish them good luck with an easy boss.

Compared with us "passers-by", it seems easy.

Snow Country during the day VS Snow Country with lights on at night

To be honest, it is very beautiful.

The thick snow roof is very cute.

When the lights are on, it is like a small fairy tale town.

But there are too many tourists, and I have a natural feeling of rejection towards places where people gather.

Passing by, but not stopping.

I sent it to live in Mudanjiang! Mudanjiang gave me my first fright.

Grandpa and grandma are dancing in the square downstairs of the hotel

People across the country love square dancing in the same mood. I see.

After all, square dancing has spread abroad as a national quintessence.

However!

This is Mudanjiang!

The outdoor temperature at this moment is minus 28 degrees!

If you hold out your hand for ten seconds, you will lose consciousness!

Mudanjiang people, please give me your respects.

Your physique has already surpassed the national Buddhist system of Ge You who was born in the 90s and soaked red dates and wolfberry water at home.

Day 4: Mudanjiang - Jingbo Lake Grand Canyon - Winter Fishing - Erdaobai River

Jinghu Gorge is 100 kilometers away from Mudanjiang city, and the transportation is very convenient.

Jinghu Waterfall Laogu Korean Folk Village.

It is said that in spring and summer, you can appreciate the unique life scenery and folk culture of the Korean people. There are long drum performances and lively bonfires every night, as well as high-altitude swings that combine fierce wrestling with competitive entertainment. In addition, there are also unique and authentic Korean food, residential accommodation, and original folk performances, which makes it feel very lively.

But Su!

Because we went at the wrong time, the temperature in the folk village was too low in winter, the performances were closed, and no one lived here. The whole village is quiet, but not desolate or dilapidated. All the swings, cake making tools, etc. Staying where he was, all the room doors were closed, as if by magic, everyone in the village disappeared, leaving only the things that had not been taken away before.

There is also a little snow fox.

The lake is frozen, as if all the big snowflakes are frozen on the ice. It's magnificent, it's magical.

Ice is the shape of love for you!

In short, if you want to experience this feeling of isolation peacefully, you can choose to walk around in winter without any interruption. If you want to experience Korean folklore or other warm seasons, it will be more lively here, and the "disappeared" villagers will reappear here, as described in "Peach Blossom Spring":

"The land is flat and open, and the houses are Like it, there are fertile fields, beautiful ponds and mulberry trees.

There are people chatting with each other.

There are men and women dressed like strangers. p>

Yellow hair, happy "

Leave Jingbo Canyon and set off to watch the winter fishing!

The most famous winter fishing in Chagan Lake, the most memorable one is this paragraph described in "A Bite of China":

"In the winter when dripping water turns into ice, and the sky is not bright, The fishing team started to head to Chagan Lake. From the end of December to the Spring Festival every year, Chagan Lake enters the golden period of winter fishing, because in winter, the fish caught are easier to preserve. This ancient winter fishing method originated. It flourished in the Liao and Jin Dynasties in prehistory and lasted for thousands of years.

The process of fishing in winter is still the oldest method, and you basically rely on manpower and horse-drawn carriages. There is no modern machinery in action. The only thing that can be seen is a group of determined men, hunched over, pulling heavy nets. "

Okay, back to reality. In fact, the tourism project of watching winter fishing has been given too many performances. What do you think of winter fishing?

In fact, the winter fishing you see may look like this.

The fish were pulled out one by one, and everyone rushed to take photos with the fish.

It is worth mentioning that on the way to see the winter fishing, you will pass by this kind of leather tire slide. There is endless ice on the road, a freezing ice bed under your feet, and a blue sky that is seamlessly connected to the ice above your head. When you meet a naughty owner, he will deliberately play ice drifting to let you experience the feeling of drifting.

PS: Be sure to pay attention to safety!

The back seat is also the easiest to be ejected. If the front row seats are empty, try not to sit at the back just for the thrill. Also, pull up the armrest! Pull the armrest! Pull the armrest! Say important things three times.

Why do I know?

Because I watched the leader being thrown out and dragged away for a while.

My heart is almost scared out of my mind.

Safety first!

In order to avoid misunderstandings and unnecessary panic, let us objectively say that if a normal tire is full, there will be no problem in sitting on it until the end, because the weight is enough and it will not be thrown out.

On the ice, you can become a martial arts master and spend the night in Erdaobai River!

I would like to express my gratitude to the hotel where I stayed tonight. The room was big enough and comfortable enough, I wouldn't be disappointed.

Of course, what attracts me the most is! This is a hot spring hotel. There are outdoor hot springs and indoor hot springs to choose from.

Of course I choose outdoor.

It is freezing outside and the hot spring pool is filled with smoke. Just thinking about it makes me excited. I had planned to take a nice hot spring photo.

Even so, isn’t it!

However, the reality is cruel. The time to go to hot springs is usually at night, when the fog surrounds the dark side. All photos are high quality. It doesn't matter, just be happy.

However, wearing a bath towel and walking from a warm room to an outdoor temperature of minus 20 degrees Celsius before entering the hot spring pool is a very fatal journey!

Stepping on the ice and snow, the cool air blows in your face, which will make you feel refreshed.

So, take a deep breath, face the cold wind, and rush to the hot springs

Once you step into the swimming pool, you will feel that everything is worth it.

Jiang, other feelings have to be left to you to experience.

If it is a hot spring hotel on Changbai Mountain, the bathing experience may be better. The geographical environment around Tangchi is relatively wild, so taking good photos during the day is not a dream.

One of the advantages of Gemstone International is that it is very close to the Demon World Scenic Area. It takes ten minutes to drive there.

Day 5: - Changbai Mountain in the Underground World

Changbai Mountain Magic World Scenic Area is located in the coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forest belt of Changbai Mountain. The water quality in the scenic spot is excellent and does not freeze all year round. When the temperature is cold, a magical scene will appear. When the plants in the water rise at sunrise, the atmospheric transpiration forms rime, which sets off the looming trees and water, making you feel like you are in the ancient world of primitive society. The photographer calls it "the devil's world".

You need to get up early to see the most beautiful and original scenery in the underworld. If we set off at six o'clock, we can still catch the sunrise.

However, like rime, sunrise needs opportunity.

So, it doesn’t matter if you can’t see the sunrise when you get up early. Other sights of the underworld are also worth seeing. Just one shot was a blockbuster.

The clothes with the same color as the grass by the river blend well into the environment. The red hat lights up and matches the whole body.

It would be even more magical if it were a red coat that is common in the snow.

"Demon World" or "Fairy World"?

After the photo was posted on WeChat Moments that day, my friend asked why it wasn’t called “Fairy World” or “Fantasy World” because it looked like the kind of smoke (fairy spirit) floating on the river in TV dramas.

In fact, if you compare it with Changbai Mountain, you will understand that it is smoky and foggy, and the underworld feels very cold and lonely. No amount of tourists can integrate into the feeling of destruction, and there is a sense of separation between the background and the characters. Whether it is the dead trees drifting across the water with the snow many years ago, or the daylilies silently accumulating strength in the ice and snow for regeneration in the coming year, or the green smoke rising from the water, or the black branches protruding from the side, they are all there. .

You can come, but you can't take anything away from here.

Changbai Mountain is very different. You’ll understand just by looking at the picture.

Go to Tianchi Town Tower first!

The surface of Tianchi is white, frozen, and covered with snow.

There are clouds in the distance.

A few days ago it was still blue sky and white clouds, no snow, no wind. When I came to Changbai Mountain, I didn’t see the sunrise in the underworld this morning, so I was worried about the bad weather. As a result, I breathed a sigh of relief when the sun fully rose. It's cloudless and couldn't be better!

Tickets for Tianchi and Changbai Mountain are separate. If you want to go to Tianchi, you need to buy another ticket for 80 yuan.

But the probability of Changbai Mountain Tianchi being visible is too low. If the weather conditions do not allow it, it will not be opened, and you may not be able to see it if you buy a ticket after it opens. Tianchi is very likely to be shrouded in a vast white mist, and nothing can be seen, just like the Tianchi a friend saw a few days ago.

The shooting angle is basically the same as the above picture, but Tianchi cannot be seen at all, only the bare snow-capped mountains.

So, you need a lot of luck to see Tianchi.

The weather is very good this time, and the probability of seeing it is 99%. Of course, I would not hesitate to buy a ticket to go up the mountain. According to the locals, this is the first time I come to Changbai Mountain, and I can see that Tianchi is a good place all year round!

On the way to Tianchi, I took a four-seater off-road vehicle. The mountain road is steep and there is a lot of snow, but it is very smooth. The master's driving skills are also very good. The most important thing is that the scenery along the way is so beautiful and shocking. This kind of shock can only be experienced while sitting in the car, and photos cannot record it.

Many times in the past, the most beautiful memories were always in the car.

One summer, I went to Saihanba and drove on the grassland road. My horizons are very broad. The sky in front is connected to the earth, and the roadside is full of pink Gesang flowers and golden rapeseed flowers. This scene has always been in my mind. One time I was driving at home and the weather was very similar to that day. At that time, my mood returned, I felt relaxed and happy, and the driving experience was also good.

This is common. Images cannot be recorded. The eyes and the mind will remember them for you. Just in time, they suddenly squirted out, and the feeling was even more touching than when they first met.

The hot springs in Changbai Mountain are hot springs with a high temperature of 82, so walking all the way from the north slope, you can see the full Julong Hot Spring

There are also various types of tall trees, which are actually more Suitable for summer or autumn.