Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year
4 months, 1 week ago

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year

China Daily  

The tourism market in Northeast China, led by "ice city" Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, has become popular again this winter with upgraded facilities, after the city went viral online and achieved record tourism sales last year. This winter, the Harbin Ice and Snow World theme park, which is set to open mid-December, plans to expand its area to 1 million square meters from 810,000 square meters last year. The growth momentum of ice and snow tourism is expected to drive demand for transportation, accommodation, catering and other sectors, and China's investments in the sector, including building or expanding ski venues and hotels, have increased, consultancy Frost& Sullivan said. Besides Northeast China, the Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province has become a hot destination for ice and snow tourism this year, thanks to the newly launched high-speed railway and magnificent glacier landscapes locally.

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China's ice city greets over 90 million visitors in 2024-2025 winter season
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Diverse tourism spots prosper from ice shows, chill hotpot
1 month ago

Diverse tourism spots prosper from ice shows, chill hotpot

China Daily  

By PENG CHAO in Chengdu and ZHOU HUIYING in Harbin | China Daily | Updated: 2025-02-27 07:28 Tourists line up to buy steamed buns at a morning market in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Jan 28. "It's incredibly thrilling, and my heart soared with me," said Zhang, a tourist from East China's Zhejiang province, after trying the Super Ice Slide at …

Diverse tourism spots prosper from ice shows, chill hotpot
1 month ago

Diverse tourism spots prosper from ice shows, chill hotpot

China Daily  

By PENG CHAO in Chengdu and ZHOU HUIYING in Harbin | China Daily | Updated: 2025-02-27 07:28 Tourists line up to buy steamed buns at a morning market in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Jan 28. "It's incredibly thrilling, and my heart soared with me," said Zhang, a tourist from East China's Zhejiang province, after trying the Super Ice Slide at …

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends
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1 month ago

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends

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The fulfillment of China's ambitious goal of encouraging 300 million people to participate in ice and snow activities has facilitated the rapid expansion of the winter sports industry in the country. WANG JILIN/FOR CHINA DAILY/XINHUA Backed up by surging public interest and robust market demand, international governing bodies and business insiders remain bullish on the growth potential of China's winter …

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends
Top News
1 month ago

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends

China Daily  

The fulfillment of China's ambitious goal of encouraging 300 million people to participate in ice and snow activities has facilitated the rapid expansion of the winter sports industry in the country. WANG JILIN/FOR CHINA DAILY/XINHUA Backed up by surging public interest and robust market demand, international governing bodies and business insiders remain bullish on the growth potential of China's winter …

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends
Top News
1 month ago

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends

China Daily  

The fulfillment of China's ambitious goal of encouraging 300 million people to participate in ice and snow activities has facilitated the rapid expansion of the winter sports industry in the country. WANG JILIN/FOR CHINA DAILY/XINHUA Backed up by surging public interest and robust market demand, international governing bodies and business insiders remain bullish on the growth potential of China's winter …

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends
Top News
1 month ago

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends

China Daily  

The fulfillment of China's ambitious goal of encouraging 300 million people to participate in ice and snow activities has facilitated the rapid expansion of the winter sports industry in the country. WANG JILIN/FOR CHINA DAILY/XINHUA Backed up by surging public interest and robust market demand, international governing bodies and business insiders remain bullish on the growth potential of China's winter …

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends
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1 month ago

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends

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The fulfillment of China's ambitious goal of encouraging 300 million people to participate in ice and snow activities has facilitated the rapid expansion of the winter sports industry in the country. WANG JILIN/FOR CHINA DAILY/XINHUA "To be honest, we had our concerns that the rapid development of the winter sports industry would slow down after the Olympics," Zhang Li, co-president …

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends
1 month ago

Nation's frozen assets keep paying dividends

China Daily  

The fulfillment of China's ambitious goal of encouraging 300 million people to participate in ice and snow activities has facilitated the rapid expansion of the winter sports industry in the country. "From going abroad to learn from the world's best, to attracting visitors from our own surrounding markets, I think that speaks volumes for the progress of China's winter sports …

Ice, snow sports fire up Qingdao's winter consumption
1 month, 1 week ago

Ice, snow sports fire up Qingdao's winter consumption

China Daily  

This winter, Qingdao's ice and snow sports market has seen a surge in popularity. During the recent Chinese New Year holiday, Qingdao capitalized on the festive travel season by introducing an outdoor sports route, making ice and snow sports a major highlight of the Qingdao tourism market. Ski resorts, sports venues, winter hot springs, and other locations collaborated to connect …

Asian Winter Games host city woos more travelers
1 month, 1 week ago

Asian Winter Games host city woos more travelers

China Daily  

People visit the Central Street in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 30, 2025. The 9th Asian Winter Games, which took place between Feb 7 and Feb 14, attracted a large number of inbound tourists who enjoyed sightseeing and shopping in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, injecting new vitality into cultural and tourism consumption. "Under the guidance of the central …

Passion for ice-and-snow sports fires up industrial fervor in northeast region
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Passion for ice-and-snow sports fires up industrial fervor in northeast region

China Daily  

Tourists visit an ice and snow park in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, in February. Liu Chang, collector of the skates, said the "relics", known as "Heilong Blades", were designed for speedskating and were manufactured by the Heilongjiang Ice Skate Factory back in the 1950s, making these some of the earliest domestically produced speedskating blades in China. Liu said the nation's former …

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

Role as global tourism hub seen for Harbin

China Daily  

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 …

In China's Harbin, world's largest ice-and-snow park draws record visitors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In China's Harbin, world's largest ice-and-snow park draws record visitors

China Daily  

A bird's-eye view of the Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang province. ZHANG SHU/FOR CHINA DAILY HARBIN -- Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, has welcomed over 3 million visits as of Tuesday, setting a new attendance record just 52 days into its 26th edition, organizers announced. Located in Harbin, the capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang …

Winter sports can heat up further in China
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Winter sports can heat up further in China

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY The 9th Asian Winter Games, which opened in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Friday, is likely to see China's outstanding performance in the events because the country ranked third in the medal tally in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. When applying to host the Winter Olympics, China worked out an ambitious plan to increase the number of people …

Ice City's a hot spot
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ice City's a hot spot

China Daily  

From Jan 1 to Feb 9, Harbin received a total of 424,000 inbound tourists, a year-on-year increase of 145.1 percent. XINHUA The Games have driven rapid growth in the ice and snow tourism market in Harbin, and even across the whole province, significantly enhancing Heilongjiang's international influence and visibility. "Heilongjiang boasts picturesque natural landscapes and abundant ice and snow resources, …

Winter sports can heat up further in China
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Winter sports can heat up further in China

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY The 9th Asian Winter Games, which opened in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Friday, is likely to see China's outstanding performance in the events because the country ranked third in the medal tally in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. When applying to host the Winter Olympics, China worked out an ambitious plan to increase the number of people …

Winter sports can heat up further in China
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Winter sports can heat up further in China

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY The 9th Asian Winter Games, which opened in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Friday, is likely to see China's outstanding performance in the events because the country ranked third in the medal tally in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. When applying to host the Winter Olympics, China worked out an ambitious plan to increase the number of people …

Ice City's a hot spot
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ice City's a hot spot

China Daily  

From Jan 1 to Feb 9, Harbin received a total of 424,000 inbound tourists, a year-on-year increase of 145.1 percent. XINHUA The Games have driven rapid growth in the ice and snow tourism market in Harbin, and even across the whole province, significantly enhancing Heilongjiang's international influence and visibility. "Heilongjiang boasts picturesque natural landscapes and abundant ice and snow resources, …

Winter sports in Shandong to invigorate Harbin 2025
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Winter sports in Shandong to invigorate Harbin 2025

China Daily  

Shandong athlete Li Fanghui clinched the first gold medal for the Chinese delegation at the 9th Asian Winter Games on Feb 8. The achievement has ignited enthusiasm for winter sports among the people of Shandong, who are cheering on and supporting the province's athletes through various winter sports activities. Among the province's 58 ski resorts and 14 ice rinks, the …

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 …

A boost to ice and snow economy
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

A boost to ice and snow economy

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Editor's note: With Chinese people's passion for ice and snow sports ignited by major winter sports events, the 9th Asian Winter Games, which opened in Harbin on Friday, promises to be another spectacular winter sports in China after the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, promoting camaraderie, peace and prosperity. In turn, Heilongjiang will contribute to China's "300 …

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 …

Ice City inspires hot product design
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ice City inspires hot product design

China Daily  

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Ice City inspires hot product design
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ice City inspires hot product design

China Daily  

With Harbin a hot travel destination this winter, souvenirs, such as postcards, are popular among travelers to the Heilongjiang provincial capital. PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, scaled new heights culturally and creatively this winter, as its ice and snow and design economies combined to deliver a large number of innovative ideas and technology-driven …

Ice City inspires hot product design
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ice City inspires hot product design

China Daily  

With Harbin a hot travel destination this winter, souvenirs, such as postcards, are popular among travelers to the Heilongjiang provincial capital. PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, scaled new heights culturally and creatively this winter, as its ice and snow and design economies combined to deliver a large number of innovative ideas and technology-driven …

Ice City inspires hot product design
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ice City inspires hot product design

China Daily  

With Harbin a hot travel destination this winter, souvenirs, such as postcards, are popular among travelers to the Heilongjiang provincial capital. PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, scaled new heights culturally and creatively this winter, as its ice and snow and design economies combined to deliver a large number of innovative ideas and technology-driven …

Heilongjiang's Harbin makes most of icy conditions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heilongjiang's Harbin makes most of icy conditions

China Daily  

A mini weather monitoring device is installed on top of a Ferris wheel passenger car at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang province. ZHAO YIMENG/CHINA DAILY At the famed Harbin Ice and Snow World in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, a thermometer embedded in a towering ice sculpture has become a popular spot for tourists to visit. Han Jiliang, director …

Xi Focus: Turning ice and snow into gold
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Xi Focus: Turning ice and snow into gold

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 23, 2025. With winter temperatures sometimes dropping below minus 30 degrees Celsius, the provincial capital Harbin is dubbed China's "ice city." 300 MILLION PEOPLE IN WINTER SPORTS Xi has identified China's ice-and-snow sector as both a key economic driver and a vital …

Heilongjiang's Harbin makes most of icy conditions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heilongjiang's Harbin makes most of icy conditions

China Daily  

A mini weather monitoring device is installed on top of a Ferris wheel passenger car at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang province. ZHAO YIMENG/CHINA DAILY At the famed Harbin Ice and Snow World in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, a thermometer embedded in a towering ice sculpture has become a popular spot for tourists to visit. Han Jiliang, director …

Xi Jinping's vision drives China's winter sports boom
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Xi Jinping's vision drives China's winter sports boom

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 23, 2025. Enthusiasm is especially high as the 9th Asian Winter Games opens Friday in Harbin, marking another milestone for China's winter sports development. By April 2024, following the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, around 313 million people — over 22 percent of …

Tourism growth can help boost economy of northeast region
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tourism growth can help boost economy of northeast region

China Daily  

A visitor poses for photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 5, 2025. The tourism industry, which has substantial economic influence and cultural dissemination power, serves as a catalyst reshaping the region's image and highlighting its vitality. With abundant natural and cultural resources, different ethnic traditions, customs and festivals, and rich cultural heritages, the …

Tourism growth can help boost economy of northeast region
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tourism growth can help boost economy of northeast region

China Daily  

A visitor poses for photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 5, 2025. The tourism industry, which has substantial economic influence and cultural dissemination power, serves as a catalyst reshaping the region's image and highlighting its vitality. With abundant natural and cultural resources, different ethnic traditions, customs and festivals, and rich cultural heritages, the …

Beneath the ice is a green foundation
1 month, 3 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 …

Beneath the ice is a green foundation
1 month, 3 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 and snow activities prove popular in Shanxi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ice and snow activities prove popular in Shanxi

China Daily  

By ZHU XINGXIN in Shanyin, Shanxi and CHEN LIANG Enthusiasts ski at Guangwu International Ski Resort in Shanyin county, Shanxi province. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY The Guangwu International Ski Resort at the foot of the Great Wall of China in Shanxi province has become a popular destination among skiing enthusiasts this winter, as growing numbers of Chinese people embrace ice and …

Snow tourism turns Erhe into winter wonderland
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Snow tourism turns Erhe into winter wonderland

China Daily  

Tourists in Erhe village take horse sled rides. Yan Dongjie / China Daily On the fourth day of the Year of the Snake, red lanterns adorned a small village in China's northernmost region, drawing thousands of visitors to celebrate Spring Festival in a winter wonderland. "Covered in thick snow, with smoke rising from chimneys as the sun sets, the snow …

Snow tourism turns Erhe into winter wonderland
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Snow tourism turns Erhe into winter wonderland

China Daily  

Tourists in Erhe village take horse sled rides. Yan Dongjie / China Daily On the fourth day of the Year of the Snake, red lanterns adorned a small village in China's northernmost region, drawing thousands of visitors to celebrate Spring Festival in a winter wonderland. "Covered in thick snow, with smoke rising from chimneys as the sun sets, the snow …

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 …

Wuhan's ice and snow industry gains momentum
2 months ago

Wuhan's ice and snow industry gains momentum

China Daily  

The ice and snow industry in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province and one of China's "four ovens" — cities known for their steamy summer temperatures and sparse winter snowfall — has prospered in recent years. The venue of the resort simulates outdoor skiing resorts by using snow-making machines, and ice sculptures transported from external cold storage for construction, said Yu …

Wuhan's ice and snow industry gains momentum
2 months ago

Wuhan's ice and snow industry gains momentum

China Daily  

The ice and snow industry in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province and one of China's "four ovens" — cities known for their steamy summer temperatures and sparse winter snowfall — has prospered in recent years. The venue of the resort simulates outdoor skiing resorts by using snow-making machines, and ice sculptures transported from external cold storage for construction, said Yu …

Nation's snow destinations attract tourists from SE Asia
2 months ago

Nation's snow destinations attract tourists from SE Asia

China Daily  

KUNMING — For as long as Nguyen Khanh Linh can remember, snow has been a rare sight across southern China, especially in Kunming, which is known for its year-round springlike climate. At 4,223 meters above sea level, Jiaozi Snow Mountain is one of China's lowest-altitude snow-capped peaks in winter, and an increasingly popular destination for Southeast Asian tourists. A growing …

A sparkling wonderland of joy
2 months ago

A sparkling wonderland of joy

China Daily  

China's geographical proximity to Siberia gives its northeastern winters a distinct bite. As the three northeastern provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning have continued to upgrade infrastructure and introduce celebrations to create immersive winter experiences, the region is now at the heart of the country's winter tourism. Sporting activities at world-class ski resorts, displays of massive ice and snow sculptures, …

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