The most thrilling way to enjoy winter isn’t soaking in hot springs or eating hot pot—it’s heading to Harbin to witness the annual Ice and Snow Festival. Amid massive ice and snow structures, you can immerse yourself in the unique ambiance created by lights and ice sculptures. This year’s event runs from now until February 5, themed around the Ice and Snow Anime Expo, adding even more fun to one of the world’s four major ice and snow festivals—the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival.
The annual Harbin Ice and Snow Festival kicks off today. (Image source / www.harbinice.com)
This year’s program is packed with activities, including an Ice and Snow Disneyland, massive ice sculptures displayed in Stalin Park, as well as winter swimming competitions, snow football matches, international ice sculpture contests, and ice and snow photography exhibitions—giving visitors the rare chance to revel in the snowy wonderland during the cold winter months.
The spectacular ice and snow structures have earned the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival recognition from foreign media as the world’s most magnificent winter celebration. (Image source / www.harbinice.com)
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival coincides with the Lunar New Year, and local streets and squares are festively decorated accordingly. Visiting during this time allows you to soak in the rich traditional festive atmosphere.
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Exquisitely carved ice sculptures amaze visitors. (Image source / www.harbinice.com)