Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival

Harbin Ice and Snow Festival Experience

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-2510

Destination: Harbin

Duration4 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Classic

About This Trip

This tour encompasses the must-see attractions in Harbin, a city that features one of the largest Ice and Snow Festivals worldwide - and more. In this 4-day exploration, not only can you immerse yourself in the magical wonderlands filled with sculptures and architecture made of snow, but you'll also appreciate its Western influences everywhere - the Russian-style Zhongyang Pedestrian Street (Central Street), magnificent St. Sophia church, etc. Get ready for an adventure like no other!

Itinerary Summary

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HIGHLIGHTS
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Harbin

Arrival
2

Harbin

Ice & Snow World, Siberian Tiger Park, Sun Island, Zhaolin Park
3

Harbin

Central Street, St. Sophia Cathedral, Heilongjiang Provincial Museum
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Harbin

Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Harbin
Welcome to Harbin, the "Ice City" in China. You'll soon enjoy the culture and a fairy world of snow and ice over the next few days. Rest well for your upcoming exploration.
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Day 2: Siberian Tiger Park, Ice and Snow World
Start your snow journey with a visit to Zhaolin Park to see the ice sculptures, which, while smaller in number than those in the Ice and Snow World, are nonetheless exquisite. Afterward, head to Sun Island, where massive and artistic snow sculptures are displayed each winter. Try fun activities such as snow tubing and dog sledding in this glittering kingdom. In the afternoon, head to the Siberian Tiger Park, home to over 100 Siberian Tigers and other big cats. Take a safari to see them up close - you can even feed them!
Later, enjoy the high "light" of the Ice and Snow Festival after 4 p.m., when the awe-inspiring ice sculptures and architecture are colorfully illuminated. Engage in thrilling winter activities, be dazzled by evening shows, and admire the intricate ice and snow sculptures alongside full-sized crystalline ice buildings.
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Day 3: Central Street, St. Sophia Cathedral
Today, you'll explore the city's rich history from the Stalin Park by the Songhua River, appreciating Soviet-era architecture and sculptures. Next, visit the Zhongyang Pedestrian Street (Central Street), the landmark of Harbin. This bustling street, filled with Russian-style architecture, western restaurants, and various souvenirs, transports you to old-world Europe. Get an ice pop in the freezing winter to soak in local lifestyles before encountering the St. Sophia Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in the Far East. Its distinctive red building and huge green-tipped domes are reminiscent of the Red Square in Moscow.
Conclude your day at the Heilongjiang Provincial Museum, housed in a Baroque-style building, to discover the rich natural and historical treasures ranging from dinosaur fossils to 20th-century relics.
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Day 4: Departure From Harbin
Time to say goodbye to Harbin. Your guide will escort you to the airport for your departure after breakfast.
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