How to Dress for Harbin's Freeing Winter Weather?

Harbin, China, has bitterly cold winters, with temperatures generally ranging from -20℃ to -25℃. Travellers must prepare well to stay warm. Wondering what clothes to wear for your Harbin trip? We will explain your full outfit from head to toe.

On your head, wear a warm winter hat, and wrap your neck with a thick scarf or neck gaiter. For your upper body, put on a down jacket or cotton coat as your outer layer. Wear at least two inner layers: a base thermal shirt, followed by a thick sweater or lightweight down jacket. Three layers in total keep you warm and comfortable.

For your lower body, choose down pants, ski pants or windproof cotton trousers as your outer layer. You can wear one or two pairs of thermal or wool trousers underneath, depending on their thickness. A single thick cotton thermal pant may be enough; if you only wear a thin thermal pant, add a thick wool pant or lighter cotton pant. Finish with your outer down or windproof trousers — warm, flexible and good-looking.

Wear thick cotton socks. Tuck your thermal or cotton trousers into your socks to block cold wind and retain your body heat. Choose mid or high-top anti-slip soft snow boots with a fur lining inside and waterproof fabric on the outside, so your feet stay dry even with snow on the boots. If your feet sweat easily, prepare several pairs of insoles to change daily, keeping your feet warm and protected from frostbite.

This is your complete guide to dressing warmly for Harbin’s freezing winter. Hope our tips help you enjoy a cosy trip. Welcome to Harbin, feel free to contact our Harbin travel experts anytime!

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