5-Day Harbin and China Snow Town Tour
5-Day Harbin and China Snow Town Tour
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Harbin and China Snow Town
Harbin and China Snow Town
Experience a Dreamlike Snow Paradise with HELLOChinatrip
This 5-day itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking an exciting winter holiday, immersing in the enchanting charm of snow and ice.
Throughout the trip, you’ll enjoy an incredible visual spectacle of ice and snow — from the world-renowned Harbin Ice and Snow Festival to a leisurely stroll through the historic Laodaowai area and Zhongyang Pedestrian Street, where you’ll discover Harbin’s Russian and European influences. Unwind with a soothing hot spring experience, explore the local winter life in Snow Valley, and marvel at the breathtaking snowy landscapes in China Snow Town.
The Harbin Ice Festival officially opens on January 5th, 2025, but the ice and snow sculptures at Harbin Ice and Snow World are available for viewing from December 17th, 2024, until early March 2025. Join us for this unforgettable winter adventure!
Itinerary Quick Look：
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Airport pickup. The rest of the day is your own to explore Harbin.
Enjoy an old Harbin food tour with a city walk from the less-known Laodaowai Area to Zhongyang Pedestrian Street. You will not only taste delicious local food, but also get to know about history and local life in Harbin a hundred years ago and more during this foodie tour.
Feel the festive atmosphere of the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival by visiting Sun Island Scenic Resort and Ice and Snow World (this is the “new Harbin”).
Check in at a local home stay and stay overnight in a room with a traditional kang bed (a brick bed heated by a fire underneath), make dumplings with local people, enjoy interesting snow activities, and have fun in the snow.
Challenge yourself by trekking through the snowy forest from Snow Valley to Yangcao Hill (10 km, 3½ hours) to see the fantastic wintery white scenery. Then go down Yangcao Hill to China Snow Town by a combination of snow mobile and local horse-drawn sledge (5 km, ½ hour).
Enjoy Xueyun (‘snow cloud’) Avenue, Bangchui Hill Scenic Outlook Wooden Walkways with night views of Snow Town, and watch a local Yangke (‘welcome’) dance in the evening.
Airport transfer.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Visit the popular Iconic Sites in Harbin
Harbin and China Snow Town – A Winter Wonderland
Harbin
Harbin, often referred to as “The Ice City,” is famous for its captivating winter scenery and vibrant cultural fusion. Located in northeastern China, Harbin is renowned for its grand Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, the largest of its kind in the world. Each winter, Harbin transforms into a glittering winter wonderland with massive, intricately carved ice sculptures and snow art, creating a mesmerizing spectacle for visitors.
In addition to its ice-themed attractions, Harbin is also rich in Russian and European architectural influences, particularly in its Laodaowai area, an old neighborhood filled with historical buildings, quaint cafes, and shops. A stroll down Zhongyang Pedestrian Street, one of the most famous shopping streets in Harbin, lets you experience the city’s blend of Chinese and foreign cultures, offering everything from local handicrafts to international brands.
China Snow Town
Located in the heart of Snow Valley in Heilongjiang Province, China Snow Town is a picturesque destination straight out of a fairytale. Known for its pristine, powdery snow and charming winter landscapes, it’s one of China’s best places to experience an authentic snowy winter. The town is renowned for its snow-covered wooden houses, blanketed in thick layers of snow, creating a magical atmosphere.
Visitors to China Snow Town can enjoy a variety of winter activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. For those who prefer to take it slow, the area offers beautiful opportunities for photography, where the snow-covered trees and hills create stunning backdrops. The town is also famous for its unique snow sculptures and vibrant winter festivals, which highlight the local culture and traditions.
Both Harbin and China Snow Town offer an unforgettable winter experience, with a mix of cultural heritage, modern festivities, and natural beauty, making them ideal destinations for winter lovers and adventurers.
FAQs About This Tour
How to connect Whatsapp, Google, Facebook and other social medias when you’re traveling in China?
Due to state control of internet security in China, many popular websites and APPs are blocked, such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, WhatsApp etc. It is very possible that you may not be able to receive your emails and other important information. For this reason, we highly recommend you to sign up for a VPN service(for example, ExpressVPN) before your trip, to make sure you can connect to the global internet.
Good to know: Wechat is widely use in China, we suggest you to use Wechat for further communication if possible.
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