[Yichun] | Harbin/Yabuli/Snow Town/Jingpo Lake 6-day tour

Welcome to Harbin, the "Ice City"! After pickup, you will be sent to the hotel to rest. The guide and train steward will inform you of the next day's departure time by message or phone, so please check for it.

Local vehicle: sedan/business vehicle (vehicles allocated according to the number of people)

Board the [Yichun] to Dongjingcheng. The train speeds along, with continuous forest seas and stretches of snow outside the window. Guests savor forest specialty dishes in the elegant carriages and listen to live band performances, as food, music, and magnificent mountain and river scenery blend together.

[Yabuli beginner skiing] (3 hours, including skis, ski poles, ski boots). Suitable for beginners to experience the fun of 3 hours of beginner skiing. Put on ski boots, step onto skis, pick up ski poles, and bravely venture into the wilderness, enjoying the thrill and fun brought by speed. As you speed down the slope, snowflakes splash on your face, as if merging with heaven and earth (if the ski resort is not open due to weather, this item will be canceled with no refund).

[Horse-drawn sled] Experience the distinctive bandit culture of Northeast China, exchange bandit slang with the bandits, visit the Juyi Hall for a bandit assembly, join the wedding chamber revelry to experience the wedding night, and tour their bandit den to see whether it is true that "being a bandit, no worries, wife and children on the kang," with bridal-snatching interaction; ride the most distinctive Guandong horse-drawn cart, hum Northeast folk songs, and experience the oldest way of travel of the Guandong people, waving whips and galloping across the snowy land

[Fairytale Snow Town] Step into the bear ridge of the forest sea and encounter the fairytale dream of Snow Town. It is famous for its extremely high snowfall and unique "snow mushrooms" and "snow eaves." At night, red lanterns light up against the thick white snow, and the whole village looks like a fairytale world. This is the most iconic scene of the entire journey.

[Xueyun Street] On both sides of the street, wooden houses topped with thick "snow mushrooms" line up in rows. Strings of red lanterns under the eaves are lit in the dusk, like dancing flames, creating a strong visual contrast with the pure white snow and warming the whole icy world. The snow piled on the wooden fences presents incredibly soft curves, artworks carved jointly by wind and snow. When night falls, the lights are brilliant, and the whole street is colorful. The accumulated snow sparkles like gems under the light and shadow, and the air is filled with the sweetness of frozen pears, the aroma of roasted sweet potatoes, and people's laughter. This is not just a street, but a winter feast that engages all the senses!

[Yangge parade + snow disco] (18:30-20:20) When night falls, all the bright red lanterns light up, and Snow Town enters another world. Northeast Yangge—the most locally distinctive leisure lifestyle. Nowadays fewer and fewer people twist Yangge, but more and more people love it. In the fairytale world of snow, thousands gather, and excited tourists stage a "snow disco" (the specific scenic area activity items and times are subject to the actual notice of the scenic area; if the scenic area activity items are not open, no refund will be given).

Today's friendly reminder:

1. Keep your phone safe during outdoor recreational activities.

2. Due to differences in water quality between the north and south, try not to eat too many cold or raw foods such as popsicles and frozen fruit.

3. Before skiing, you will need to rent a locker for your shoes yourselves; reference prices vary by locker size from ≈ USD 2.98 each to ≈ USD 11.91 each, and do not include ski hats, goggles, ski suits or gloves, which can be rented or purchased according to your own needs; actual prices at the scenic area prevail!

4. Skiing is a complimentary inclusion and includes use of skis, ski poles and ski boots; complimentary inclusions are non-refundable if not used, and if the ski area is closed for any reason there is no refund and no equivalent exchange.

5. Ski instructors may recommend themselves; decide as you see fit whether you need one. If you hire an instructor, tips may be requested during the session; giving is voluntary and never forced.

6. As Snow Town/New Snow Town is in a forest region, you may encounter overwintering ladybugs in your room; do not be alarmed, and please be understanding of this special northern situation; local conditions in Snow Town/New Snow Town are limited, so please be mentally prepared in advance for the accommodation and meals there; heated kang beds may be uncomfortable for some southern visitors, and as the northern air is dry, it is recommended to carry a thermos and drink plenty of water. Conditions in Snow Town/New Snow Town are limited, so please bring your own toiletries and slippers.

7. As private vehicles are not allowed to enter the Snow Town scenic area, you will need to take the scenic area shuttle; large luggage can be left on the vehicle, and bring a small bag with necessities for your stay in Snow Town.

[Snow Town Homeland] (08:00-09:30): trace the old homeland in the forest sea and quietly admire the old wooden houses on the snow plain. Ride a brave warrior off-road vehicle through the forest region deep into the scenic area and return to the original Snow Town; in the most primitive forest, experience a true snowfield crossing, where knee-deep white snow lets you feel the wonder and beauty of nature... With a pack on your back, you are a passerby; set the pack down, and it is home. Enter distinctive buildings such as mud-plastered houses, blockhouses and sunken dwellings, and experience the production and life scenes of forestry work in the nineteen fifties and sixties. Shout “ha yao gua” and experience the arduous, heaven-and-earth-battling spirit of forestry workers climbing through ice and snow... You can enter the village and meet Village Chief Wen, who will take you to the Northeast market, make Northeast popcorn and experience Northeast folk customs; seek out the Bear Ridge of your dreams and visit “Logger Vick's” forest cabin. Bear Ridge is home to Briar and Bramble, who fight the human world to protect the forest. When you come to Snow Town, seek out the legendary Bear Ridge and see the lumberjack “Logger Vick's” cabin; be sure to check in! See the distinctive cabin in the forest and find out just what is in Vick's home!

[Bandit Lair Reconnaissance] “I am Hu Biao” — infiltrate the enemy's inner circle; be sure to put on a bandit outfit and shoulder a broadsword for a photo, and share it on Moments while you are at it; cross the bandit-suppression plank road and pass through the Dreamy Snow Town Ten-Mile Gallery to admire the wonderful snow scenery, where the varied snow forms are like poetry and paintings! Everywhere you can see beautiful snow mushrooms, rime ice on the trees, and the wondrous craftsmanship of nature that created its unique beauty!

[White Birch Wishing Forest] Stand in the dormitory of Xia Yu and Yan Ni, educated youths from the show The North Wind Blows, walk into the farm courtyard of Zhu Kaishan and Li Youbin from Chuang Guandong, step into the gold-panning shop in Xiaojingou, and try sitting in the loyalty hall of the Erlongshan bandit "Xian" Xiao Songjia from Chuang Guandong... and more. You can also enjoy snow play activities such as snowball fights and building snowmen;

[Snowfield Victoria's Secret Show] (you can wear bandit-suppression costumes, yangge costumes, Northeast China floral padded jackets and more) With the blue sky as the backdrop, red lanterns as the setting, and the white snow as the stage, you are the model at the center of the stage, wearing distinctive costumes and showing your most confident smile. Beauty is everywhere; you can freely create photography and capture its beauty in your camera, leaving you snowfield memory photos!

After lunch, take a bus to Jingpo Lake; after dinner, check in at the hotel

In the morning, gather in the hotel lobby and set off fully equipped!

[Jingpo Lake Scenic Area] (includes scenic-area shuttle bus) (08:30-10:30), tour Jingpo Lake Scenic and Historic Area.

① [Diaoshuilou Waterfall] & [complimentary Di Huanran diving performance] A basalt waterfall whose shape closely resembles the world-famous "Niagara Falls" on the US-Canada border. You may also see Di Huanran, the world's number one cliff diver, in the thrilling [waterfall diving performance] (the diving performance starts in 12 month; it may also be unavailable due to scenic-area arrangements, weather or other reasons, subject to the actual situation at the scenic area on the day).

② [Winter Fishing Performance] After freezing (Jingpo Lake freezes relatively late; before it freezes, the winter fishing performance cannot be viewed, please note) every year in mid-to-late 12, after the lake surface freezes, winter fishing is an activity showcasing northern China's fishing and hunting culture, demonstrating the scene and process of fishing under the ice. Come explore Jingpo Lake's winter fishing culture and experience the thousand-year northern fishing and hunting culture.

[Wind and Snow Ningguta] Ningguta means "six dwelling sites" in Manchu. It was an important town for the Qing dynasty in governing Northeast China and is famous for having been a place of exile (many officials who had been convicted spent the rest of their lives here), but it also promoted the integration of Central Plains culture with the cultures of Northeast China's ethnic minorities. Through rebuilding the ancient city, live-action performances, cultural exhibitions and other means, Wind and Snow Ningguta has changed its former image of bitter cold and shows the area's transformation from a frontier town to a "land of fish and rice"

① [Immersive live-action performance] Outdoor performances recreate life scenes and stories of exiles from that era, even incorporating plot elements from Empresses in the Palace (such as the Yimei Garden photo spot)

② [Old city scenery recreation] Reconstructed city gates, the General's Mansion, commercial districts and more let you feel as if you have traveled through time

③ [Cultural interactive experience] You can take part in ice-play performances and interact with NPCs (role-playing staff) to experience Manchu folk customs.

Afterwards, drive to Dongjing City and transfer to the "Yichun" train to Harbin; the train speeds along, with continuous forests and stretches of snow outside the window. Guests enjoy forest specialty dishes in the elegant carriages and listen to live band performances, as food, music and magnificent mountain-and-river scenery blend together. Say goodbye to the boredom of rushing along the road and let the journey itself become an immersive feast of sight, sound and taste, slowly savoring the North Country's unique romantic rail journey.

Today's friendly reminder:

1. Keep your phone safe during outdoor recreational activities.

2. Due to differences in water quality between the north and south, try not to eat too many cold or raw foods such as popsicles and frozen fruit.

3. As the diving performance and Ningguta performance are subject to the scenic area's actual arrangements, if there is no performance the item will be canceled, with no refund and no exchange.

4. Winter fishing can only be viewed after the lake freezes; before it freezes over there is no winter fishing performance.

[St. Sophia Cathedral Square] (09:00-09:20), featuring Byzantine-style architecture with "tent roofs and onion domes," grand in scale and exquisitely beautiful, forming Harbin's uniquely exotic cultural landscape and urban charm.

[Central Street] (09:30-10:30), a century-old commercial pedestrian street with a total length of 1450 meters, paved with granite cobblestones polished over a hundred years; both sides of the street gather European-style building complexes of Baroque, Renaissance, Art Nouveau and other styles. In winter, white snow covers the buildings; stroll the old street, taste the iconic Modern ice cream, and immersively experience the rich European charm of the Ice City and take photos as a memento.

[Flood Control Monument] (10:40-11:00), a landmark building of Harbin, built to commemorate the people of Harbin overcoming the catastrophic flood of 1957, this tower has become the symbol of the heroic city of Harbin, and everyone who comes to Harbin takes photos under this tower as a memento.

[Stalin Park] (11:00-11:20), China's longest strip-shaped open park—films and TV dramas such as Black Triangle, Bright Girl, Harbin Under the Night, The Story of Church Street and The Rings of Time have successively shot scenes in Stalin Park. In winter the riverbank is clad in silver, with the thousand-mile frozen Songhua River visible at a glance; gaze across the river at the snow-covered Sun Island, and stroll along the riverbank to fully enjoy the great river scenery of the North Country.

[Century-Old Railway Bridge] (11:30-12:00), a landmark internet-famous photo spot. Because of its age, Harbin locals call it the Old Jiang Bridge. It has completed its most important historical mission, and iron horses will no longer run across it. With the new railway bridge beside it put into use, passage over the century-old bridge has also become history; it went viral in one episode of the time bridge on Go Fighting!, so people also call it the Time Bridge.

[Northeast China Tiger Park] (13:30-14:30), a wild natural protection forest park for Northeast China tigers, covering an area of 144 ten thousand square meters. It is a comprehensive enterprise integrating breeding, propagation, scientific research, protection, wildness training and viewing, and is a uniquely characteristic landmark tourist attraction of Harbin.

[Russian-Style Town] (15:00-16:00), the Russian-Style Town retains dozens of Russian-style country villas and homes. Walking into these buildings to visit, you can sometimes meet Russian people who speak Chinese explaining the furniture and layout inside the houses. The ticket to this town is very special: it is a commemorative passport, and you can take it to various little houses to collect stamps as souvenirs. Many of the little houses here have different themes, including the "Century of Time" watch collection and the "Century of Sound" collection of old records from various countries; each little house allows visitors to leave messages as souvenirs.

[Ice and Snow World] (18:00-19:30), Harbin Ice and Snow World is not a simple ice sculpture exhibition, but a dazzling "city" built with tens of millions of cubic meters of ice and snow; when night falls, colorful lights light up inside the crystal-clear ice sculptures, and castles, palaces, slides and mazes all come alive, as if you were in the magical world of Frozen. What your fingertips touch is minus twenty degrees of cold ice, but what your eyes see is the most passionate and most brilliant feast of light and shadow.