"Rime Island: A Magical Journey Through a Frozen World"

Here's a guide to visiting Rime Island in Jilin, which will help you plan your trip: Best Time to Visit • Season: The best time to visit Rime Island is from December to February. • Time of Day: The best time to visit is from 7:30 to 9:00 am, when the sun is rising and the rime is glistening in the sunlight. Transportation • Getting to Jilin City: • High-speed train: You can take a high-speed train to Jilin Railway Station. • Plane: You can fly to Changchun Longjia International Airport, then take a train to Jilin Railway Station. • Getting to Rime Island: • Self-driving: There are several routes from Jilin City Bus Terminal to Rime Island, which take about 1 hour. • Bus: You can take a bus from Jilin City Bus Terminal to Wulajie Town, then take a taxi to Rime Island. Recommended Viewing Spots • Rime Island: This is the best place to see the rime, with trees covered in white ice crystals. • Ashi Small Rime Island: This is a convenient place to visit, with a high chance of seeing the rime. • Other viewing spots: There are also viewing spots on Songjiang Middle Road, Songjiang East Road, Jiangbin Park, and Ashihada. Accommodation • Farmhouses: There are many farmhouses in Hantun Village and other villages near Rime Island, where you can experience local customs and try local food. • Hotels/Guesthouses: There are also some hotels and guesthouses on the island, which are quiet and well-equipped. Food • Local dishes: Hot kang head meat, sauerkraut fish, stewed chicken, etc. • Traditional snacks: Sugar-fried chestnuts, frozen tofu, etc. Photography Tips • Equipment: Bring a camera, phone, and other photography equipment, as well as spare batteries and memory cards. You can also bring a drone to take aerial photos. • Time: The best time to take photos is in the early morning or evening, when the rime reflects the sunlight and creates beautiful colors. Tips • Keep warm: The temperature on Rime Island is low, so wear a down jacket, hat, and gloves. • Safety: Be careful when walking on ice to avoid slipping or falling into an ice hole. • Protect the environment: Don't litter or damage the vegetation and natural scenery.