What to do in Yichun in winter? Some people still don't know!
Hey guys 👋, Yichun in January is like a dreamy ice and snow fairy tale world. I just came back from there, and now I'm sharing this super detailed guide with you. Let's start this ice and snow adventure together!
🌆 Yichun is located in the northeast of Heilongjiang Province. It is a city surrounded by forests and is known as the "Forest Capital." The forest coverage rate here is very high, with vast forests, clear rivers, and fresh air that seems to be filtered by nature. In January, Yichun is covered in snow, and the world of white snow is breathtakingly beautiful, as if time has stopped for this purity.
🚗 Transportation Guide
✈️ Plane: Yichun Lindu Airport has opened several routes, with direct flights to Harbin, Beijing, and other places. The airport is not far from the city, and there are airport buses for transfers. You can also take a taxi, which is convenient and fast.
🚄 High-speed rail: Currently, Yichun has high-speed trains to Harbin and other places, departing from Yichun West Station. The high-speed train from Harbin to Yichun is relatively short, and the scenery along the way is beautiful. After arriving in Yichun, you can take a bus or taxi to the hotel or scenic spot.
🚌 City bus: Yichun city buses can reach some attractions, but the number of buses is relatively small, and the interval time is long. During some peak tourist seasons, the operating time may be adjusted according to the number of tourists. You can also rent a car to travel freely to various attractions.
🗺 Recommended Itinerary
Day1️⃣: Wuying National Forest Park - Hongxing Geological Park (see rime)
Day2️⃣: Meihua River Resort (skiing, hot springs) - Shanggangling Xishui National Forest Park
Day3️⃣: Yichun Xing'an Forest Park - Yichun Ice and Snow World
🌟 Must-visit Attractions
📍 Wuying National Forest Park: Entering the park is like stepping into a green ocean. Here, ancient trees tower, and red pines stand tall. Walking on the pine path, breathing the air rich in negative oxygen ions, and listening to the cheerful songs of birds, you feel as if you are one with nature. In January, the trees in the park are covered with ice and snow, forming a unique rime landscape, which is stunning 📷
📍 Hongxing Geological Park: Here, you can see spectacular stone seas and magical rime on large platforms. The rime is as white as jade, contrasting with the peculiar stones, creating a picturesque scene. In the cold winter, appreciating this masterpiece of nature makes you marvel at the wonders of nature.
📍 Meihua River Resort: In January, this place is a paradise for skiing enthusiasts, with various ski slopes and excellent snow quality. After skiing, you can soak in a hot spring, enjoying the warm spring water in the ice and snow, which is very pleasant. Looking at the ice and snow world around the hot spring, you can experience the wonderful feeling of ice and fire.
📍 Yichun Ice and Snow World: Various ice and snow sculptures are lifelike, including tall castles, cute animal shapes, and more. When the lights come on at night, the entire ice and snow world is colorful, like a dream castle. Here, you can enjoy playing on ice slides, riding snow tubes, and other amusement projects, feeling the joy brought by ice and snow.
📌 Practical Tips
1. Tickets for Wuying National Forest Park can be booked online in advance. There are sightseeing buses in the scenic area, and it is recommended to take them because the park is large, and walking can be tiring. Also, the temperature is low in January, so keep warm and wear non-slip shoes.
2. There may be snow on the roads in Hongxing Geological Park, so be careful when driving, or you can choose to rent a car. Choose the right time to see the rime, as it is usually most spectacular in the early morning when the temperature is low.
3. When skiing at Meihua River Resort, prepare warm clothes and ski equipment in advance. If you don't have your own equipment, you can rent it at the resort. Follow the rules of the hot spring venue and maintain personal hygiene when soaking in the hot spring.
4. Tickets for Yichun Ice and Snow World can be booked online in advance, and there will be discounts. Protect yourself when playing to avoid getting injured in amusement projects.
🍜 Local Food Recommendations
🥘 Iron Pot Stew: This is a classic northeastern dish! In Yichun, iron pot stew is mainly made with fish, chicken, ribs, and other ingredients, paired with potatoes, corn, vermicelli, and other side dishes. The ingredients are slowly stewed in a large iron pot, and the aroma is overflowing after stewing. The fish is tender, the chicken is flavorful, the ribs are off the bone, and the side dishes absorb the aroma of the meat and the rich taste of the soup, making it super enjoyable to eat 👍
🐟 Red Pine Nut Fish: Yichun is rich in red pine nuts, which are cooked with fish. The pine nut fragrance is integrated into the fish. The fish is tender and juicy, and the pine nuts are crispy and delicious, with a unique taste and flavor.
🥔 Northeastern Big Lapi: The lapi is crystal clear, with a smooth and chewy texture. It is served with cucumber shreds, carrot shreds, shredded meat, and other ingredients, then drizzled with special sesame sauce, chili oil, and other seasonings. After mixing well, it has a rich taste, is sour and spicy, and is a very popular cold dish.
🥧 Sticky Bean Bun: Made with glutinous rice flour and red bean paste. After steaming, the sticky bean bun has a soft and sticky skin, and the red bean paste is sweet and delicate, full of northeastern flavor. In the cold January, eating a few sticky bean buns warms you up and satisfies your cravings.
🍢 Grilled Cold Noodles: Special cold noodle slices are grilled on an iron plate, with eggs, sausages, onions, cilantro, and other ingredients, then drizzled with sweet and sour sauce. Grilled cold noodles have a rich taste, with the chewy texture of cold noodles and the aroma of eggs and sausages, making them a popular street snack.
🥣 Hericium Erinaceus Stewed Chicken: Yichun's Hericium Erinaceus is of high quality and is stewed with chicken. The Hericium Erinaceus absorbs the chicken's flavor, becoming more delicious, and the chicken is more nourishing due to the Hericium Erinaceus. The stewed soup is fresh and delicious, rich in nutrients.
🏨 Hotel Accommodation
📍 Near Wuying National Forest Park: Wuying Hotel is located near the park, making it convenient to travel. The rooms are clean and tidy, and you can feel the forest's atmosphere. Some rooms offer views of the park, allowing you to get close to nature while resting.
📍 Inside Meihua River Resort: The resort hotel rooms are spacious and comfortable, with complete facilities and a strong northeastern style. You can see the ski resort's scenery from the room and enjoy the beautiful starry sky at night. The hotel's dining is also good, allowing you to taste authentic northeastern cuisine.
📍 Yichun City: Yichun Baoyu Longhua Hot Spring Hotel is located in the city, with convenient transportation. In addition to a comfortable accommodation environment, the hotel also has hot spring facilities, allowing you to relax in a hot spring after a day of play.
💖 Travel Experience
During these three days in Yichun, I felt like I was in an ice and snow fairy tale world. In Wuying National Forest Park, I was immersed in the tranquility and mystery of the primeval forest; the rime and stone sea of Hongxing Geological Park made me feel the magic of nature; skiing and hot springs at Meihua River Resort allowed me to experience the collision of ice and snow with warmth; Yichun Ice and Snow World let me fully enjoy the joy brought by ice and snow. And those delicious foods, every bite is full of northeastern boldness and enthusiasm. Yichun in January is like a place enchanted by ice and snow elves, pure, beautiful, and unforgettable. I'm already looking forward to coming back to Yichun next time to continue exploring its beauty 💕