Harbin Ice & Snow Festival
Easy5 Days / 4 Nights

Harbin Ice & Snow Festival

The world's largest ice sculpture festival — a winter wonderland

Harbin

Tour Overview

Every January, Harbin transforms into a frozen dreamland. Blocks of ice carved from the Songhua River become full-scale buildings, castles, and sculptures — lit up in neon at night. Add Russian-influenced architecture, Siberian tigers, and minus-30°C thrills, and you have China's most unique winter experience.

Trip Highlights

Ice and Snow World — massive illuminated ice sculptures
Sun Island snow sculptures
Saint Sophia Cathedral — Russian Orthodox architecture
Siberian Tiger Park
Zhongyang Pedestrian Street — Russian-style old town
Songhua River ice activities

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Harbin

Airport pickup. Evening: Zhongyang Pedestrian Street — Russian architecture, local snacks.

Overnight: Harbin hotel

Day 2Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Saint Sophia & Siberian Tigers

Morning: Saint Sophia Cathedral. Afternoon: Siberian Tiger Park — ride through the enclosures in a caged bus. Evening: Ice and Snow World — massive ice buildings lit with LED.

Overnight: Harbin hotel

Day 3Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Sun Island Snow Sculptures

Morning: Sun Island (Taiyangdao) — enormous snow sculptures. Afternoon: Harbin Polarland. Evening: free time.

Overnight: Harbin hotel

Day 4Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Songhua River & Jile Temple

Morning: Songhua River ice activities (ice bikes, sledding). Afternoon: Jile Temple — largest Buddhist temple in Heilongjiang. Farewell dinner: Northeast Chinese cuisine.

Overnight: Harbin hotel

Day 5Meals: Breakfast

Departure

Transfer to Harbin Taiping Airport.

What's Included

  • 4 nights 4-star hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Private driver and heated vehicle
  • All entrance tickets including Ice and Snow World
  • Siberian Tiger Park bus ticket
  • Airport transfers
  • 24/7 English-speaking support line

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights to/from Harbin
  • China tourist visa fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Winter gear rental (we provide a packing list)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
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Price From

$1299/ person

Based on double occupancy

Single supplement: +$320

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Group TypePrivate (1-10 travelers)
DifficultyEasy
Best SeasonJanuary-February (peak: mid-January to mid-February)
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