A Short Getaway to Harbin Ice Festival
Harbin
based on 3 nights & daily experiences
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Price includes:
Accommodation
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Daily experiences
Daily Breakfast
per person based on two sharing.
Please note that the cost of the itinerary will be higher during peak periods of travel, over Chinese National Vacations.
At a Glance
Admire the world's largest ice and snow festival
Explore landmark architectures which borrows influences from both China and Russia
Gain insight into the historical power struggle between Russians, Chinese, Japanese, Mongols, Koreans and other ethnicities in Harbin
- This festival is only available between end December to mid-March
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The north-eastern provinces of China are famed for their short, cool summers and long, freezing winters, due to their proximity with the cooler climes of Russia and North Korea. But it is the freezing winters when the cities of Harbin and Jilin are at their most spectacular. Harbin, China’s famed ‘city of ice’ transforms into a winter wonderland from December, when the dazzling Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival takes over the city. Temperatures of below -11°C ensure that the remarkable ice sculptures, carved from ice hewn from the Songhua River, remain pristine throughout the festival, that runs until the end of January. The city of Jilin is famous for its rime ice that clings to the willow trees on the banks of the Songhua River, in the sub-zero temperatures of January and February. This natural phenomenon occurs when the vapour rises from the river to meet the -20°C winter air, resulting in stunning crystalline formations on the trees.
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Itinerary
Between late December to mid-March, the internationally-renowned Harbin in Northeast China blossoms into a spectacle of the world's biggest ice and snow festival. As you explore the city, you will encounter fantastic ice sculptures brimming with neon lights.
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Days 1-4: Harbin
Arriving into Harbin, you will be transferred into your hotel to rest.
Your Harbin city tour will bring you into the key highlights such as Saint Sophia Church, Stalin Park and Zhongyang Pedestrian Street. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious hot pot dinner before continuing into the colorful Ice Lantern Festival in Zhaolin Park.
The next day, enjoy a visit to the Sun Island across the Songhua River to appreciate the magnificent snow sculptures. Continue to the Provincial Museum to learn about the power struggles between different empires throughout history. After a Russian Dinner, we continue the visit to Ice Snow World where there are plenty of ice sculptures showcased.
Accommodation: Sofitel Harbin (3 nights)
Location
Harbin
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