Dear friends from southern China, when you visit Harbin, is your biggest headache that your phone “stops working” once the temperature drops to minus 30 degrees? This guide will help you avoid photography fails, plus warm equipment tips!
Emergency Tricks for Low-Temperature Phone Shutdown
In Harbin’s outdoor areas, phone batteries drain quickly or even power off directly, which is normal—don’t panic. I usually put my phone in the inner pocket of my down jacket close to my body in advance, keeping it warm with body heat so the battery stays at a proper temperature. When taking photos, quickly take out your phone, put it back immediately after shooting, and don’t leave it in the cold wind for too long. If your phone does power off, don’t force it to turn on outdoors—quickly tuck it back into your chest pocket to warm up for 3 to 5 minutes, and it might turn on again.
Choose the Right Touchscreen Gloves to Take Photos Without Taking Them Off
Friends from southern China, don’t only bring regular gloves when coming to Harbin—be sure to pick touchscreen-compatible ones. The kind with conductive material on the fingertips lets you directly tap your phone screen to take photos, no need to touch the metal body with your red, frozen hands. If you’re worried the gloves won’t be warm enough, you can rent the 5-piece set from Ice City Warm Sun, which includes a cotton hat, cotton gloves, and more—no need to pack so many items yourself, and it saves luggage space.
Warm Power Bank Tips for Longer Battery Life
A power bank is your phone’s “lifesaver,” but it also drains quickly in low temperatures. I usually fully charge my power bank in advance and keep it in my inner pocket with my phone to stay warm. If you’re taking photos outdoors for a long time, you can wrap the power bank in a small fleece cover to reduce heat loss. If you rent equipment, Ice City Warm Sun’s 12-piece set also includes self-heating insoles and heat patches, which keep your feet and body warm at the same time—so you can stay outdoors longer without worry.
One Last Practical Detail
If you find bringing your own equipment troublesome, Ice City Warm Sun’s mini-program is super easy to use—whether you’re renting for yourself or for a family trip, just select the corresponding entry. First confirm your rental period, then choose the pickup/delivery method; free door-to-door service is available for hotels in the city. Don’t worry if the size doesn’t fit—the mini-program also offers free exchange vouchers, which is very considerate. By the way, their deposit is refunded immediately after return, no need to worry about claim issues—their satisfaction rate is 100%, so you can use it with complete peace of mind.