Snow Town and the Northeast Winter Landscape — 13 Days

The distinguished guests went to the Panda Train boarding station at the agreed time and took the Panda Train·Shifang Express tourist train to [Liaoning·Shenyang].

On the all-day train, check in on the Panda Train, experience unique leisure facilities, and enjoy sightseeing along the way.

After breakfast, visit [Shenyang Forbidden City] (closed every Monday, tour no less than 90 minutes). The main part of the Forbidden City is the palace of Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty and it has strong Manchu characteristics and architectural features of Northeast China. Shenyang Forbidden City has an important historical status and is a world cultural heritage building.

[Zhang's Marshal's Mansion] (closed every Monday, tour no less than 60 minutes), also known as "General's Mansion" and "Young Marshal's Mansion", is the official residence and private residence of Zhang Zuolin and his eldest son Zhang Xueliang. There are mainly buildings such as Daqinglou, Xiaoqinglou, the Red Houses in the West Courtyard and Miss Zhao Si's Building.

Enjoy the special meal "Roast Duck in a Hanging Oven" for lunch, and take the Panda Train to [Jilin·Yanji] in the afternoon.

The special train arrived in Yanji. After being picked up and greeted at the station, we visited the [Yanbian University Internet Celebrity Wall] in Yanji (the tour is no less than 30 minutes). This is the new coordinate of Yanji check-in. The Yanbian University Internet celebrity pop-up wall and bilingual plaque are quite distinctive. Grab a cup of "Yanji" logo milk tea and go get the same photo of the Internet celebrity!.

[Experience Korean folk customs and dress up for beautiful photos] (rental clothing and photographer photos need to be paid separately, voluntary), change into Korean costumes, be a "princess" on the run for a day, and you can also take photos in the style of a Korean drama heroine.

Enjoy a Korean-style meal for lunch, take a bus to Antu in the afternoon, and check into the hotel to rest after dinner.

After breakfast, go to visit [Changbai Mountain] (the tour is no less than 3 hours). It is named for its peaks with white pumice and snow. It is famous all over the world for its rich and vast, unique and diverse, long-standing and rich natural resources and cultural accumulation. The winter landscape uses snow as ink, mountains as paper, and wind as brush to depict a magnificent picture of ice and snow.

Approaching [Changbai Waterfall], you can see the steep mountain slopes, the rapid water and the nearby hot springs. Ice, snow and hot springs coexist wonderfully. Visit the Crater Lake [Changbai Mountain Tianchi]. The pool is colorful and spectacular surrounded by peaks.

Go to Dunhua Railway Station and take the Panda Express to [Yabuli].

After the panda train arrived in Yabuli, it transferred to the tourist bus and headed to Xuexiang.

[Snow Town in China] (visit no less than 3 hours). After arriving, stroll through the rustic northern farm villages, take photos of the night scenery in the snow town, watch the pines and enjoy the snow, as if you are in a fairy tale world, and enjoy the fun that nature has given to ice and snow. The night view of the snow town is particularly beautiful. The white jade snow under the bright red lanterns adds a mysterious beauty to the hazy night of the snow town. Internet celebrity snow mushrooms are like white clouds falling into the world, bringing endless joy.

[Village Roaming] Check in to Xueyun Street, an Internet celebrity landmark, and stroll along this landscaped avenue to experience the unique low thatched houses, crystal clear ice hangings, and flawless white snow mushrooms. You can also watch the smoke from cooking pots and hanging lanterns, and deeply feel the lively atmosphere of Northeastern life.

[Thousands of People Yangko + Snow Bonfire] When night falls, the big red lanterns all light up, and Xuexiang enters another world. Tourists gathered at the bonfire venue, lit blazing bonfires in the snowy fairy tale world, experienced a "thousand-person bonfire party", and watched the most local leisure activity "Northeast Yangko".

A special "pig-killing dish" will be arranged for lunch, a white fungus and snow clam soup will be tasted for dinner, and then a special stay will be arranged with the special Xuexiang Ondol.

Warm reminder: ① Please keep your mobile phone safe when outdoor skiing or entertainment activities. ② Xuexiang is a mountainous area, and you may encounter small ladybugs spending the winter in the room. ③Ondol heating is not suitable for some friends in the south. In addition, the air in the north is dry. It is recommended to carry a thermos cup with you and drink more water.

Today we continue to visit Xuexiang and then go to Yabuli.

[Bangchui Mountain in Xuexiang] (a tour of no less than 40 minutes). You can follow the [Sightseeing Plank Road] built along the mountain and pass by Bangchui Pavilion, Weijiao Pavilion, Jiangjun Pavilion, Jiangjun Gallery, Wujiao Pavilion, Triple Corridor, etc. to the Bangchui Mountain Observation Deck to overlook the entire Xuexiang for viewing and photography.

[Yabuli Tourist Resort] (a tour of no less than 30 minutes) enjoys the reputation of China's "Snow Gate". Its winter snow resources have a retention period of 170 days. It has hosted international events such as the Asian Winter Games and the Great Winter Games, and is also the venue for the ninth Asian Winter Games in 2025. Coming here in winter is like entering the ice and snow world of a fairy tale kingdom. The continuous white peaks and high-quality snow trails are the best choice for ski enthusiasts.

Enjoy the special "Snow Goose Banquet" for lunch. After the tour, take a special train or tour bus to [Harbin] and check into the hotel to rest.

After breakfast, we will visit the ice city Harbin for a full day, and then take a special train to Shijiazhuang in the evening.

[Russian style town] (visit no less than 30 minutes), attracting tourists with its strong Russian style and unique architectural style. Dozens of Russian country villas and houses are preserved in the town. You can enter a "Russian family" to experience the traditional Russian lifestyle and folk culture.

[Flood Control Memorial Tower] (visit no less than 30 minutes), built to commemorate the victory of the people of Harbin over the catastrophic flood in 1957. It is a landmark building in Harbin, a symbol of the heroic city, and one of the must-visit places when visiting Harbin.

[Stalin Park] (visit no less than 30 minutes), this is a special park along the Songhua River. Many movies and TV series have been shot here, and the scenery is beautiful. Strolling there, you can see the century-old river bridges and sculptures along the river, as well as the frozen landscape of the river in winter.

[Central Street] (visit no less than 30 minutes), a characteristic century-old street. Visit Central Street to experience the local fireworks, see European-style buildings, and feel the exotic charm and centuries-old cultural heritage.

The Russian-style appearance of [St. Sophia Church Square], with its tent roof and onion-shaped Byzantine architecture, is magnificent and exquisite. It is the unique and exotic cultural landscape and urban style here.

After visiting Harbin, take the Panda Train to [Hebei·Shijiazhuang].

You can voluntarily choose to replace today’s itinerary with [Full-day trip at your own expense: Harbin Ice and Snow World]

This is an annual ice and snow themed carnival. You can enjoy beautiful ice sculptures, snow sculptures and ice and snow castles, and enjoy various snow entertainment projects.

Description:

① Voluntary choice: The price is ≈ USD 48.84 per person for those under 70 years old, and free admission for those over 70 years old.

② Ice and Snow World is expected to open around 12 month 20, subject to official announcement.

③Due to the itinerary and special train schedule, you can only choose one of the Ice and Snow World and the standard attractions (listed above) today. Please note: if you choose to visit the Ice and Snow World, you will not be able to visit other attractions and there will be no refund of attraction fees.

Today the panda train continues to Shijiazhuang. Passengers can enjoy leisure sightseeing or activities on their own on the train throughout the day.

The Panda Special Train will arrive in Shijiazhuang in the morning. After being greeted at the station, we will visit the cradle of the birth of New China [Xibaipo Scenic Area] today (closed every Monday, tour no less than 120 minutes). This was once the core residence of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. The Party Central Committee commanded the three major battles of Liaoshen, Huaihai, and Pingjin here, and held the landmark Second Plenary Session of the Seventh Central Committee. It is known as "New China came from here." Follow the guide to visit the old site, venues, and historical materials exhibition halls, relive the revolutionary years, and appreciate the red spirit of our ancestors’ hard work and selfless dedication.

[Rongguo Mansion] (the tour is no less than 90 minutes), this is a real-life shooting base specially built for the 87 version of "A Dream of Red Mansions". It completely reproduces the layout of the Rongguo Mansion in the book, and there are real scenes of famous scenes such as Concubine Yuan's visit to the bride's house and Grandma Liu's visit to the mansion. The 212 houses and hundreds of verandas here fully reflect the grandeur of the Ming and Qing palaces, and you can immerse yourself in the traditional charm of Chinese classical garden architecture and Red Mansion culture.

[Zhengding Ancient City] Allow at least 120 minutes. Founded more than 1,600 years ago, this historic city retains its old street layout and well-preserved Ming-era walls. Pagodas and temples stand alongside residential streets where local life continues.

Experience "Xibaipo Remembering the Bitterness and Thinking of Sweetness Theme Meal" for lunch, and check into the hotel to rest after dinner.

The panda train returns to Sichuan, arrives at the destination and goes home, ending the journey!