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Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in 60 Seconds Posted by sasha on Jan 10, 2018
When it comes to winter fun in China, you just can’t beat the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival (哈尔滨冰雪节 – hā’ěr bīn bīng xuě jié). It’s the biggest ice and snow festival in the world, and it attracts millions of visitors every year to China’s “Ice City” (冰城 – bīng chéng) to see the incredible sculptures. See…
Day Two in Harbin (Video) Posted by sasha on Feb 2, 2017
Our 48-hour adventure in China’s winter wonderland of Harbin continues. After checking out the Snow Expo on Day One, it’s time to hit the main event of the annual Ice and Snow Festival. Day Two includes a visit to the Siberian Tiger Park, the Ice and Snow World, and a stroll along the city’s Central…
2013 Harbin Ice and Snow Festival Posted by sasha on Apr 21, 2013
Temperatures in Harbin tend to stay well below freezing in the winter months, which makes it the perfect site for an international ice and snow festival. Explore the frigid Ice and Snow World, with its intricate ice sculptures, massive neon lit ice castles, and a whole lot of silliness one can only find in China…
Harbin – China’s Ice City (Part One) Posted by sasha on Mar 31, 2013
Usually when people take a vacation, they opt for some place tropical. Sunshine, relaxing on the beach, and swimming in the sea are the preferred activities. Earlier this year, we chose instead to take a short trip to one of the coldest places in China – Harbin. The “Ice City” plays host to a massive…