Friends from southern China, when bringing your elders to visit Harbin, the biggest concern is keeping them warm! After all, the cold in Northeast China is different from the damp cold in the south. Seniors have slower blood circulation, so you must not let them catch a chill. This trip, I brought my parents here and stepped on quite a few small pitfalls. Today, I’m sharing my practical cold-protection experience to help you avoid unnecessary trouble.
First, Understand the “Cold-Sensitive Characteristics” of Seniors—Don’t Buy Random Gear
Seniors are different from us young people; their hands and feet tend to get cold, especially areas like the knees and waist, which can easily feel uncomfortable once chilled. Don’t just think about buying thick clothes for them—they need to fit their body shapes and allow easy movement. When strolling Central Street or viewing ice sculptures, they shouldn’t be bundled up like zongzi and unable to walk freely. At Ice City Warm Sun, we specialize in cold-protection gear rental and retail, with sizes ranging from XS to 5XL and a variety of colors, making it easy for seniors to choose without having to haul heavy winter coats here themselves.
How to Choose Gear? Packages Make It Easy and Worry-Free
When I brought my parents, I directly selected the family travel package. The mini-program has special options for 2 to 6 family members. After entering my parents’ height, weight, and shoe size, the system automatically matched a 5-piece “Fun Travel Set” that included a cotton hat, gloves, and snow boots—no need to mix and match randomly. If you need more, there’s a 12-piece “Full Set” that even includes heating patches and self-heating insoles, so you don’t have to buy them separately. The mini-program also lets you choose the rental period by the hour: if the last day uses less than 6 hours, it’s charged as a half-day; 6 hours or more is a full day—very flexible, no wasted money.
Place Orders and Pick Up Gear—Plan Ahead to Avoid Panic
We didn’t know this before: the first step in placing an order is to confirm the rental period, don’t ask about styles right away—select the start and end times first, that’s the key. There are several pick-up options. I chose same-day hotel delivery, and it arrived the next day after we got to Harbin, so we didn’t have to carry everything ourselves. If seniors find it troublesome, you can also pick up at the airport: at the 2nd-floor storage area of Terminal T2, just let them know in advance. When heading home, you can also ship packages at the airport, which is very convenient. If the size doesn’t fit, you can exchange directly on the mini-program, and there’s even a free exchange coupon option—super worry-free.
Finally, a Peace of Mind Note: No Worries About Deposits or Stains
My biggest concern before was whether the deposit would be deducted. At Ice City Warm Sun, the down jacket deposit is 200 yuan per piece, and the down pants deposit is 100 yuan—they are refunded instantly to the original payment method after return. Normal wear stains and small scratches won’t deduct the deposit. My parents wore them for a few days and got a bit of dust on them, but not a penny was deducted when we returned them—so reliable! Plus, we clean each item per guest, with dry cleaning every day when picked up and returned, just like hotel linens—clean and reassuring. After all, when we come to travel, we just want to relax and not worry about these small things.