Harbin makes smooth work of downtown ice arenas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harbin makes smooth work of downtown ice arenas

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With five upgraded and newly refurbished venues, Harbin's downtown area is primed to facilitate ice sports athletes' pursuit of glory at the 9th Asian Winter Games, which open on Feb 7. Combining history, technology and local features, Harbin's abundant winter sports venues, with their well-drilled operational staff, have set a dazzling stage upon which Asia's elite winter sports talent can shine. As the host of all the ice-based sports, Harbin's downtown area has prepared five venues for 32 medal events to be contested in short-track speed skating, figure skating, speed skating, curling and ice hockey, with all the facilities having previously staged domestic and international events in their respective sports. Scheduled to host three high-profile disciplines — both short- and long-track speed skating and figure skating — the Heilongjiang Provincial Ice Sports Training Center, which consists of two competition arenas and an affiliated training rink, is expected to be the busiest and most popular venue during the Games.

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China's ice city greets over 90 million visitors in 2024-2025 winter season
3 weeks, 1 day ago

China's ice city greets over 90 million visitors in 2024-2025 winter season

China Daily  

Harbin has ignited a fervor for ice and snow tourism on Chinese social media this winter, since the opening of the 41st Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival on Jan 5. The craze for winter sports has fueled tourism in China's ice city of Harbin, with the number of tourist arrivals growing 9.7 percent year on year to over 90 …

Beloved former athlete not snowed into one role
1 month ago

Beloved former athlete not snowed into one role

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Qu winning a silver medal for cross-country skiing at the 1997 Winter Universiade in South Korea.CHINA DAILY "After each event, Qu, the core team, and I would review the day's results, identify problems, and find solutions to resolve them quickly," Han says. Beijing Winter Olympics champion Xu Mengtao, who won two golds and one silver in freestyle skiing aerials at …

Role as global tourism hub seen for Harbin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Role as global tourism hub seen for Harbin

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Harbin, the Heilongjiang provincial capital, has been turned into an even more spectacular winter wonderland than usual ahead of the 9th Asian Winter Games. PHOTO BY XINHUA The Harbin Asian Winter Games have been the best Winter Asiad yet, and the host city has the potential to become a global winter tourism hub with its natural environment, said Timothy Fok …

Asian Winter Games can drive Harbin's development
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Asian Winter Games can drive Harbin's development

China Daily  

Sheng Haipeng of China competes during the Men's Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe finals the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Feb 8, 2025. Major international sports events have always been an important economic lever for the host country, and hopefully the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin this year will play the same role. The Asian Winter …

Asian Winter Games can drive Harbin's development
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Asian Winter Games can drive Harbin's development

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Sheng Haipeng of China competes during the Men's Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe finals the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Feb 8, 2025. Major international sports events have always been an important economic lever for the host country, and hopefully the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin this year will play the same role. The Asian Winter …

Ice and fire combine to stir the emotions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ice and fire combine to stir the emotions

China Daily  

Friday's spectacular opening ceremony for the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games, which featured breathtaking performances and cultural elements, touched the hearts of many viewers and participants. "It created a unique contrast by placing the lighting ceremony at the world's largest ice and snow theme park, allowing the audience to feel warmth and vigor in the midst of the ice and …

A warm welcome
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A warm welcome

China Daily  

The flame burns in the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province on Friday. XINHUA Featuring an extensive display of local culture and a high-tech visual feast, a spectacular gala show captured the imagination of the continent on Friday night, as President Xi Jinping declared the 9th Asian Winter Games in …

Harbin hailed as Games begin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harbin hailed as Games begin

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Husain Al Musallam, director-general of the Olympic Council of Asia at a media briefing on Thursday. XINHUA With competitions running smoothly and the opening show taking the world's breath away, Harbin 2025 has set a high benchmark for efficient event organization, as the 9th Asian Winter Games officially got underway. Now, an even greater number of youths have engaged with …

Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping greets people attending the 9th Asian Winter Games' opening ceremony in Harbin on Friday. With an extensive display of local culture and a spectacle of high-tech visuals, a stunning gala captured the imagination on Friday night as President Xi Jinping announced the opening of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. Liang Huiling, president of …

Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games

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Performers stage a group dance on Friday during the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games at the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. A three-part artistic performance, enhanced by technologies such as virtual reality and glasses-free 3D animation, captured the crowd's imagination with breathtaking projections depicting traditional Harbin images, such as ice harvesting …

A warm welcome
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A warm welcome

China Daily  

The flame burns in the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province on Friday. XINHUA Featuring an extensive display of local culture and a high-tech visual feast, a spectacular gala show captured the imagination of the continent on Friday night, as President Xi Jinping declared the 9th Asian Winter Games in …

A warm welcome
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A warm welcome

China Daily  

The flame burns in the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province on Friday. XINHUA Featuring an extensive display of local culture and a high-tech visual feast, a spectacular gala show captured the imagination of the continent on Friday night, as President Xi Jinping declared the 9th Asian Winter Games in …

Harbin hailed as Games begin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harbin hailed as Games begin

China Daily  

Husain Al Musallam, director-general of the Olympic Council of Asia at a media briefing on Thursday. XINHUA With competitions running smoothly and the opening show taking the world's breath away, Harbin 2025 has set a high benchmark for efficient event organization, as the 9th Asian Winter Games officially got underway. Now, an even greater number of youths have engaged with …

Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping greets people attending the 9th Asian Winter Games' opening ceremony in Harbin on Friday. With an extensive display of local culture and a spectacle of high-tech visuals, a stunning gala captured the imagination on Friday night as President Xi Jinping announced the opening of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. Liang Huiling, president of …

Xi says Harbin to deliver great sports gala for world
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Xi says Harbin to deliver great sports gala for world

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President Xi Jinping speaks at a welcome banquet in China's northeastern city of Harbin for international dignitaries who are here to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games. HARBIN -- President Xi Jinping said Friday that China's northeastern city of Harbin, host city of the 9th Asian Winter Games, will deliver a spectacular sports gala for the …

Weathering the challenge
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Weathering the challenge

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Kuwaiti players embrace each other during a hockey match on Monday. XINHUA Newcomers welcomed Now, with more countries and regions from Southeast and West Asia joining in, the Harbin edition of the Winter Asiad, which features a record number of 34 participating delegations, has borne witness to the expansion of winter sports in Asia. Thailand, a continental power in summer …

Xi says Harbin to deliver great sports gala for world
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Xi says Harbin to deliver great sports gala for world

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping speaks at a welcome banquet in China's northeastern city of Harbin for international dignitaries who are here to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games. HARBIN -- President Xi Jinping said Friday that China's northeastern city of Harbin, host city of the 9th Asian Winter Games, will deliver a spectacular sports gala for the …

Beneath the ice is a green foundation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Beneath the ice is a green foundation

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In Yabuli, where the snow sports events are set to take place, Games organizers made necessary upgrades to existing ski courses, and only revamped and expanded two specialist venues — those for the big air and slopestyle events. XINHUA Liu Danyang, a designer from Harbin Institute of Technology's Architecture Design Research Institute, said the steel structure of the grandstand in …

Beneath the ice is a green foundation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Beneath the ice is a green foundation

China Daily  

In Yabuli, where the snow sports events are set to take place, Games organizers made necessary upgrades to existing ski courses, and only revamped and expanded two specialist venues — those for the big air and slopestyle events. XINHUA Liu Danyang, a designer from Harbin Institute of Technology's Architecture Design Research Institute, said the steel structure of the grandstand in …

'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation

China Daily  

With venues tested, volunteers trained and the entire city turned into a winter wonderland, Harbin is all set to host another excellent edition of the Asian Winter Games. With mascots greeting visitors, and sports venues primed for action, the "Ice City" of Harbin is all dressed up and ready to be a warm and generous host of the 9th Asian …

'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation

China Daily  

With venues tested, volunteers trained and the entire city turned into a winter wonderland, Harbin is all set to host another excellent edition of the Asian Winter Games. With mascots greeting visitors, and sports venues primed for action, the "Ice City" of Harbin is all dressed up and ready to be a warm and generous host of the 9th Asian …

'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation

China Daily  

With venues tested, volunteers trained and the entire city turned into a winter wonderland, Harbin is all set to host another excellent edition of the Asian Winter Games. "China has rich experience of organizing multisport events, and Harbin has seized international attention and praise for its professional and efficient preparatory work for the Games," said OCA President Raja Randhir Singh. …

'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation

China Daily  

With venues tested, volunteers trained and the entire city turned into a winter wonderland, Harbin is all set to host another excellent edition of the Asian Winter Games. With mascots greeting visitors, and sports venues primed for action, the "Ice City" of Harbin is all dressed up and ready to be a warm and generous host of the 9th Asian …

'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation

China Daily  

With venues tested, volunteers trained and the entire city turned into a winter wonderland, Harbin is all set to host another excellent edition of the Asian Winter Games. Meanwhile, many Southeast Asian countries and regions, including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, have signed up for the alpine skiing competition, which will have more participants than any other event in Harbin's program, …

Harbin embracing 9th Asian Winter Games with mass participation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbin embracing 9th Asian Winter Games with mass participation

China Daily  

International athletes arrive at Harbin February 1, 2025. HARBIN - As preparations for the ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin enter the final stretch, public enthusiasm for winter sports in the "Ice City" has reached a new peak. Bai Zhiguo, deputy secretary-general of the organizing committee and director of the Harbin Sports Bureau, said that over 300 mass winter sports …

Harbin embracing 9th Asian Winter Games with mass participation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbin embracing 9th Asian Winter Games with mass participation

China Daily  

International athletes arrive at Harbin February 1, 2025. HARBIN - As preparations for the ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin enter the final stretch, public enthusiasm for winter sports in the "Ice City" has reached a new peak. Bai Zhiguo, deputy secretary-general of the organizing committee and director of the Harbin Sports Bureau, said that over 300 mass winter sports …

Harbin embracing 9th Asian Winter Games with mass participation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbin embracing 9th Asian Winter Games with mass participation

China Daily  

International athletes arrive at Harbin February 1, 2025. HARBIN - As preparations for the ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin enter the final stretch, public enthusiasm for winter sports in the "Ice City" has reached a new peak. Bai Zhiguo, deputy secretary-general of the organizing committee and director of the Harbin Sports Bureau, said that over 300 mass winter sports …

Harbin embracing 9th Asian Winter Games with mass participation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbin embracing 9th Asian Winter Games with mass participation

China Daily  

International athletes arrive at Harbin February 1, 2025. HARBIN - As preparations for the ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin enter the final stretch, public enthusiasm for winter sports in the "Ice City" has reached a new peak. Bai Zhiguo, deputy secretary-general of the organizing committee and director of the Harbin Sports Bureau, said that over 300 mass winter sports …

Harbin Asian Winter Games to release new batch of tickets
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbin Asian Winter Games to release new batch of tickets

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HARBIN - A new batch of tickets for the upcoming 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games will go on sale at 3 pm on Saturday, according to the organizers. The initial batch of tickets has been available since January 11 for the public and major clients including the Olympic Council of Asia family members, national and regional Olympic committees, athletes, broadcasters, …

MMC of Harbin Asian Winter Games goes into official operation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

MMC of Harbin Asian Winter Games goes into official operation

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Picture taken on Jan 31, 2025 shows the help desk in the Main Media Center of the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. With a week to go before the opening ceremony of the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, the Main Media Center started its official operation on Friday. HARBIN -- With a week to …

MMC of Harbin Asian Winter Games goes into official operation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

MMC of Harbin Asian Winter Games goes into official operation

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Picture taken on Jan 31, 2025 shows the help desk in the Main Media Center of the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. With a week to go before the opening ceremony of the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, the Main Media Center started its official operation on Friday. HARBIN -- With a week to …

MMC of Harbin Asian Winter Games goes into official operation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MMC of Harbin Asian Winter Games goes into official operation

China Daily  

Picture taken on Jan 31, 2025 shows the help desk in the Main Media Center of the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. With a week to go before the opening ceremony of the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, the Main Media Center started its official operation on Friday. HARBIN -- With a week to …

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

People pose for photos with a snow sculpture of "Binbin," mascot of the 2025 Asian Winter Games, at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 3, 2025. At the Harbin Ice-Snow World, a theme park dedicated to the Asian Winter Games, visitors are treated with a spectacular drone show celebrating the Chinese New Year. …

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

People pose for photos with a snow sculpture of "Binbin," mascot of the 2025 Asian Winter Games, at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 3, 2025. At the Harbin Ice-Snow World, a theme park dedicated to the Asian Winter Games, visitors are treated with a spectacular drone show celebrating the Chinese New Year. …

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

A citizen runs past mascots of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 Binbin and Nini in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, on Jan 8, 2025. During the Spring Festival holiday, many streets in Harbin are adorned with blue snowflake-shaped lights featuring the Asian Winter Games emblem. "The opening of the media village coincides with the Chinese New Year's Eve, …

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

People pose for photos with a snow sculpture of "Binbin," mascot of the 2025 Asian Winter Games, at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 3, 2025. At the Harbin Ice-Snow World, a theme park dedicated to the Asian Winter Games, visitors are treated with a spectacular drone show celebrating the Chinese New Year. …

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

People pose for photos with a snow sculpture of "Binbin," mascot of the 2025 Asian Winter Games, at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 3, 2025. At the Harbin Ice-Snow World, a theme park dedicated to the Asian Winter Games, visitors are treated with a spectacular drone show celebrating the Chinese New Year. …

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

People pose for photos with a snow sculpture of "Binbin," mascot of the 2025 Asian Winter Games, at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 3, 2025. At the Harbin Ice-Snow World, a theme park dedicated to the Asian Winter Games, visitors are treated with a spectacular drone show celebrating the Chinese New Year. …

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

A citizen runs past mascots of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 Binbin and Nini in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, on Jan 8, 2025. During the Spring Festival holiday, many streets in Harbin are adorned with blue snowflake-shaped lights featuring the Asian Winter Games emblem. "The opening of the media village coincides with the Chinese New Year's Eve, …

A Harbin collector's lifelong passion capturing China's ice and snow legacy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Harbin collector's lifelong passion capturing China's ice and snow legacy

China Daily  

Visitors pose in front of the mascots of the Asian Winter Games at a baroque style historical and cultural block in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 8, 2025. HARBIN -- As the 9th Asian Winter Games draw near, the host city of Harbin, known for its stunning ice sculptures and deep-rooted winter sports culture, is brimming with anticipation. Housed …

Asian Winter Games Athletes' Village to begin operations
2 months ago

Asian Winter Games Athletes' Village to begin operations

China Daily  

HARBIN -- Harbin's newly renovated and upgraded Huaqi Hotel will officially open on Monday to welcome athletes and officials for the 9th Asian Winter Games. "To create a comfortable living environment for the athletes, we've brought in elements of the Asian Winter Games. "The clinic has dozens of medical staff from the Harbin Medical University Affiliated Hospital and the Second …

Asian Winter Games Athletes' Village to begin operations
2 months ago

Asian Winter Games Athletes' Village to begin operations

China Daily  

HARBIN -- Harbin's newly renovated and upgraded Huaqi Hotel will officially open on Monday to welcome athletes and officials for the 9th Asian Winter Games. "To create a comfortable living environment for the athletes, we've brought in elements of the Asian Winter Games. "The clinic has dozens of medical staff from the Harbin Medical University Affiliated Hospital and the Second …

Gu Ailing leads China's 170-athlete squad for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin
2 months ago

Gu Ailing leads China's 170-athlete squad for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin

China Daily  

China on Friday unveiled a 257-member delegation, including 170 athletes, for the upcoming Harbin Asian Winter Games from Feb 7 to 14. BEIJING - China on Friday unveiled a 257-member delegation, including 170 athletes, for the upcoming Harbin Asian Winter Games from Feb 7 to 14. "Every day of training focuses on building our willpower and character, so when the …

Gu Ailing leads China's 170-athlete squad for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin
2 months ago

Gu Ailing leads China's 170-athlete squad for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin

China Daily  

China on Friday unveiled a 257-member delegation, including 170 athletes, for the upcoming Harbin Asian Winter Games from Feb 7 to 14. BEIJING - China on Friday unveiled a 257-member delegation, including 170 athletes, for the upcoming Harbin Asian Winter Games from Feb 7 to 14. "Every day of training focuses on building our willpower and character, so when the …

Record-high 34 countries and regions will participate in Harbin Asian Winter Games
2 months ago

Record-high 34 countries and regions will participate in Harbin Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

A giant snowman set at the Harbin Music Park highlights the city's thrilling winter attractions that await participants in the Asian Winter Games. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY HARBIN - The Sports Department of the Harbin Asian Winter Games Organizing Committee has announced that 34 countries and regions will participate in Harbin 2025 from Feb 7-14. The figure marks an increase …

Record-high 34 countries and regions will participate in Harbin Asian Winter Games
2 months ago

Record-high 34 countries and regions will participate in Harbin Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

A giant snowman set at the Harbin Music Park highlights the city's thrilling winter attractions that await participants in the Asian Winter Games. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY HARBIN - The Sports Department of the Harbin Asian Winter Games Organizing Committee has announced that 34 countries and regions will participate in Harbin 2025 from Feb 7-14. The figure marks an increase …

World's largest ice-snow theme park attracts 1 million visitors in 20 days
2 months, 1 week ago

World's largest ice-snow theme park attracts 1 million visitors in 20 days

China Daily  

As the city's iconic landmark, the Harbin Ice-Snow World, with this year's edition, the largest in its history, boasts 1 million square meters. The bustling Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, has welcomed more than 1 million visitors just 20 days after opening, setting a record high for the annual winter wonder that has delighted guests for …

World's largest ice-snow theme park attracts 1 million visitors in 20 days
2 months, 2 weeks ago

World's largest ice-snow theme park attracts 1 million visitors in 20 days

China Daily  

As the city's iconic landmark, the Harbin Ice-Snow World, with this year's edition, the largest in its history, boasts 1 million square meters. The bustling Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, has welcomed more than 1 million visitors just 20 days after opening, setting a record high for the annual winter wonder that has delighted guests for …

World's largest ice-snow theme park attracts 1 million visitors in 20 days
2 months, 2 weeks ago

World's largest ice-snow theme park attracts 1 million visitors in 20 days

China Daily  

As the city's iconic landmark, the Harbin Ice-Snow World, with this year's edition, the largest in its history, boasts 1 million square meters. The bustling Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, has welcomed more than 1 million visitors just 20 days after opening, setting a record high for the annual winter wonder that has delighted guests for …

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