Harbin Ice and Snow World: Embark on a Magical Winter Journey!

Hey, guys! Who hasn't heard of Harbin Ice and Snow World? It's definitely the most anticipated winter travel destination! ❄✨ It's not just an ice sculpture exhibition, but a dreamland made of ice and snow! ⏰ Itinerary 08:00–10:00 Central Street + Saint Sophia Cathedral Start your morning with a Madieer ice cream, check in at the Russian-style buildings, and take some "pretend you're in Europe" photos at the Saint Sophia Cathedral Square. There is also a small concert hall inside the cathedral where you can take a break. 10:30–12:00 Songhua River Ice Carnival Walk to the Flood Control Monument and rush to the ice surface of the Songhua River! Play ice spinning tops, ice cars, and ice bikes. Rent a tire for CNY 10 and slide down the slope to the center of the river. 12:30–13:30 Northeastern Chinese Lunch We recommend the pork rib buns and sweet and sour pork at "Zhang Bao Pu" in Laodaowai, or the fried ice cream at "Lao Chu Jia" on Central Street, to experience the contrast of hot and cold. 14:30–17:00 Ice and Snow World Head straight to the ice and snow fairyland in the afternoon! We recommend booking the Ferris wheel and super ice slide in advance (queues can be over 2 hours during peak season). The ice sculptures are most magical during the blue hour. 18:30–20:00 Russian Dinner + Night View Enjoy stewed beef with kvass at "Tadous Western Restaurant," then take a walk to Saint Sophia Cathedral to see the night view. There are romantic snow concerts every Friday and Saturday night. Day 2: Ultimate Ice and Snow Experience in Snow Town 🚗 Transportation We recommend chartering a car or carpooling: Depart from Harbin at 5:30 am and arrive at Snow Town in about 5.5 hours (CNY 120–150 per person for carpooling). Stop at the Yaxue Station along the way to take photos of the rime. ⏰ Snow Town Itinerary 12:00–13:00 First Experience on Xueyun Street Check in at a warm kang homestay in the scenic area (book in advance!), then head straight to "Sister Zhou's Family Inn" for stewed goose in an iron pot, served with frozen pears to cleanse the palate. 13:30–15:30 Must-visit Spots ✅ Bangchui Mountain Walkway: 20 minutes to the top, overlooking the snow mushroom roofs and the fairy-tale village with smoke curling up from chimneys. ✅ Dream Home: CNY 198 per person is a bit expensive but worth it! Crawl into snow caves, take photos at the same snow house as in "Where Are We Going, Dad?", and watch a bandit village drama. 16:00–17:30 Snow Fun For families with kids, choose "Ice and Snow Park" to ride a dog sled (CNY 50 per lap). Young people can ride a snowmobile through the forest (CNY 200 for 30 minutes), which is stunning at sunset. 18:30–21:00 Night Tour Highlights Walk along the colorful Xueyun Street with a lantern, join the bonfire party at 19:30, and watch the "Er Ren Zhuan" show at the theater at 21:00. From the cathedral dome to the snow mushroom roof, experience two kinds of ultimate winter romance in two days. Take notes now!