Winter provides cold comfort
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Winter provides cold comfort

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Tourists pose for photos in front of towers, part of a group of carved ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World late last month. He has been delighted by the many delicately carved ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World, and the distinctive Russian-style architecture of Central Street. Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy, says that participation in winter activities during the 2023-24 season stood in excess of 400 million visits. Due to the higher need for specialist equipment and experiences, spending on winter tourism significantly surpasses other forms of tourism, with average expenditure per person breaking 1,000 yuan, Dai says, adding that this makes it a lucrative market.

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China's ice city greets over 90 million visitors in 2024-2025 winter season
3 weeks, 2 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 …

Xi Focus: Turning ice and snow into gold
1 month, 2 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Winter provides cold comfort
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Winter provides cold comfort

China Daily  

Visitors appreciate trees blossoming with icy rime "flowers" in Jilin city, Jilin province. Xia Yulin, general manager at the Changbai Mountain Wanda International Resort in Fusong county, Baishan, Jilin province, says that a rising number of young people are shifting from simply skiing to embracing a winter vacation. "Half a day of skiing is enough, and they spend the rest …

Winter provides cold comfort
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Winter provides cold comfort

China Daily  

Tourists pose for photos in front of towers, part of a group of carved ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World late last month. He has been delighted by the many delicately carved ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World, and the distinctive Russian-style architecture of Central Street. Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy, says that participation in …

China's winter economy expected to break record in revenue
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China's winter economy expected to break record in revenue

China Daily  

By Xu Jiayi | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-01-06 16:56 A visitor poses for photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 5, 2025. During the 2024-2025 winter season, China is expected to see 520 million trips in the ice and snow leisure sector, with tourism revenue anticipated to surpass 630 billion yuan, according to a …

Winter economy to heat up further on policy support
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Winter economy to heat up further on policy support

China Daily  

By ZHU WENQIAN in Beijing and YUAN HUI in Hohhot | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-12-28 07:21 Skiing enthusiasts gather at Jiangjun Mountain International Ski Resort in Altay prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, last week. TANG XIAOBO/FOR CHINA DAILY China's northern regions are turning ice, snow and cold weather into golden opportunities, with tourists flocking to such winter wonderlands, heating …

China's winter economy heating up rapidly
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China's winter economy heating up rapidly

China Daily  

Snow tourism helps create fresh opportunities on supportive policies China's ice and snow economy is thriving, turning its natural "cold resources" into a burgeoning "hot economy" for the nation. From expanding ski resorts to increasing visits by skiers, the rise of snow tourism is creating fresh opportunities for regions across the country as winter takes hold, amid strong support from …

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year
4 months ago

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy an ice and snow theme park in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province. 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 …

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 …

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

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy an ice and snow theme park in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province. 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 …

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

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy an ice and snow theme park in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province. 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 …

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 26, 2024. Data from major online services platform Meituan shows that searches for winter activities such as skiing, ice fishing, snow hiking, and aurora and rime viewing in areas around China have increased by 72 percent. Among the city's scenic spots, Harbin …

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

China Daily  

By Sun Xiaochen | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-07 09:13 China's northernmost ski resort, the Arctic Ski Resort in Mohe, Heilongjiang province, welcomes its first visitors on Nov 1, 2024. With yet another major international event, the 9th Asian Winter Games, set to open in February next year in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, the approaching winter season is expected to witness …

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 26. Data from major online services platform Meituan shows that searches for winter activities such as skiing, ice fishing, snow hiking, and aurora and rime viewing in areas around China have increased by 72 percent. Among the city's scenic spots, Harbin Ice …

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games

China Daily  

By Zhou Huiying in Harbin | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-07 09:28 An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 26, 2024. Since early October, searches and bookings for Harbin winter tourism products on various online travel, group-buying and social media platforms have been steadily increasing, more so than during …

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

China Daily  

China's northernmost ski resort, the Arctic Ski Resort in Mohe, Heilongjiang province, welcomes its first visitors on Nov 1, 2024. With yet another major international event, the 9th Asian Winter Games, set to open in February next year in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, the approaching winter season is expected to witness new highs in the number of ice and snow sports …

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

China Daily  

China's northernmost ski resort, the Arctic Ski Resort in Mohe, Heilongjiang province, welcomes its first visitors on Nov 1, 2024. With yet another major international event, the 9th Asian Winter Games, set to open in February next year in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, the approaching winter season is expected to witness new highs in the number of ice and snow sports …

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 26, 2024. Data from major online services platform Meituan shows that searches for winter activities such as skiing, ice fishing, snow hiking, and aurora and rime viewing in areas around China have increased by 72 percent. Among the city's scenic spots, Harbin …

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 26. Data from major online services platform Meituan shows that searches for winter activities such as skiing, ice fishing, snow hiking, and aurora and rime viewing in areas around China have increased by 72 percent. Among the city's scenic spots, Harbin Ice …

Across China: China's northernmost province unveils ice and snow feasts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Across China: China's northernmost province unveils ice and snow feasts

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-06 10:53 HARBIN -- Heilongjiang, China's northernmost province, has once again embraced winter's chill, transforming its frosty landscapes into a hub of creative snowy activities and a driver for economic growth. On Friday, Mohe's ski resort, renowned for hosting China's longest ski season from November through mid-to-late April, launched its new snow season, officially marking the start …

Cool places turn hot spots for summer-weary travelers
7 months ago

Cool places turn hot spots for summer-weary travelers

China Daily  

Tourists play at Harbin Ice Snow World in Heilongjiang province on Aug 13. In July, online searches for travel products designed to avoid the summer heat surged 150 percent over the level seen in June, according to Trip.com Group, China's largest online travel agency. This summer, the frequency of high-temperature days has increased due to global warming, affecting many areas …

Cool places turn hot spots for summer-weary travelers
7 months ago

Cool places turn hot spots for summer-weary travelers

China Daily  

Tourists play at Harbin Ice Snow World in Heilongjiang province on Aug 13. In July, online searches for travel products designed to avoid the summer heat surged 150 percent over the level seen in June, according to Trip.com Group, China's largest online travel agency. This summer, the frequency of high-temperature days has increased due to global warming, affecting many areas …

Summer travel heats up in China's 'ice city'
8 months ago

Summer travel heats up in China's 'ice city'

China Daily  

Launched on July 8, the indoor ice and snow project at Harbin Ice and Snow World has already drawn thousands of tourists seeking a cool escape from the scorching weather. While many parts of China are griped by heatwaves, the magnificent ice and snow sculptures at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang province stand as a testament to the …

Summer travel heats up in China's 'ice city'
8 months ago

Summer travel heats up in China's 'ice city'

China Daily  

Launched on July 8, the indoor ice and snow project at Harbin Ice and Snow World has already drawn thousands of tourists seeking a cool escape from the scorching weather. While many parts of China are griped by heatwaves, the magnificent ice and snow sculptures at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang province stand as a testament to the …

Summer travel heats up in China's 'ice city'
8 months ago

Summer travel heats up in China's 'ice city'

China Daily  

Launched on July 8, the indoor ice and snow project at Harbin Ice and Snow World has already drawn thousands of tourists seeking a cool escape from the scorching weather. While many parts of China are griped by heatwaves, the magnificent ice and snow sculptures at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang province stand as a testament to the …

Summer travel heats up in China's 'ice city'
8 months ago

Summer travel heats up in China's 'ice city'

China Daily  

Launched on July 8, the indoor ice and snow project at Harbin Ice and Snow World has already drawn thousands of tourists seeking a cool escape from the scorching weather. While many parts of China are griped by heatwaves, the magnificent ice and snow sculptures at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang province stand as a testament to the …

Summer travel heats up in China's 'ice city'
8 months ago

Summer travel heats up in China's 'ice city'

China Daily  

Launched on July 8, the indoor ice and snow project at Harbin Ice and Snow World has already drawn thousands of tourists seeking a cool escape from the scorching weather. While many parts of China are griped by heatwaves, the magnificent ice and snow sculptures at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang province stand as a testament to the …

Winter tourism bookings boom in Changchun
1 year, 1 month ago

Winter tourism bookings boom in Changchun

China Daily  

Photo taken on Jan 4, 2024, shows participants attending the 22nd Vasaloppet China Changchun Jingyuetan International Ski Festival at Jingyuetan National Scenic Area in Changchun, Jilin province. Cai Huiyu, a spokeswoman for the resort, said that in order to ensure the long-term development of the tourism industry, Changchun's city government had collaborated with local businesses in recent years to make …

Cold Harbin a hot tourism destination for holiday
1 year, 1 month ago

Cold Harbin a hot tourism destination for holiday

China Daily  

Tourists watch a parade of penguins at the Harbin Polarpark in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Feb 13, 2024. Harbin, Heilongjiang province, a hot tourism destination since winter, welcomed around 10.1 million visitors during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday, a year-on-year increase of 81.7 percent. According to Harbin Taiping International Airport, 4,107 flights landed or took off during the period, …

A glimpse into thriving ice and snow industry in Xinjiang
1 year, 1 month ago

A glimpse into thriving ice and snow industry in Xinjiang

China Daily  

Tarat village in the county of Fuyun, once dependent on agriculture and animal husbandry, experienced a transformation with the opening of the Koktokay international ski resort in 2020. On her first trip to Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Li Peiling, a tourist hailing from the south, chose to experience the delights of a ski resort nestled in the Tianshan …

Provinces wage cutthroat competition to woo visitors
1 year, 2 months ago

Provinces wage cutthroat competition to woo visitors

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy a trip to Volga Manor in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, on Jan 7. Numerous short-video clips posted by local authorities on social media platforms are attracting widespread attention from netizens across China. The cutthroat competition began as authorities attempted to copy the success story of Harbin, the capital of the northeastern province of Heilongjiang, which has become …

Provinces wage cutthroat competition to woo visitors
1 year, 2 months ago

Provinces wage cutthroat competition to woo visitors

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy a trip to Volga Manor in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, on Jan 7. Numerous short-video clips posted by local authorities on social media platforms are attracting widespread attention from netizens across China. The cutthroat competition began as authorities attempted to copy the success story of Harbin, the capital of the northeastern province of Heilongjiang, which has become …

Provinces wage cutthroat competition to woo visitors
1 year, 2 months ago

Provinces wage cutthroat competition to woo visitors

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy a trip to Volga Manor in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, on Jan 7. Numerous short-video clips posted by local authorities on social media platforms are attracting widespread attention from netizens across China. The cutthroat competition began as authorities attempted to copy the success story of Harbin, the capital of the northeastern province of Heilongjiang, which has become …

Winter visitors give Heilongjiang warm praise
1 year, 2 months ago

Winter visitors give Heilongjiang warm praise

China Daily  

Visitors line up to use the slide at Sun Island in Harbin, Heilongjiang. ZHAO TIANHUA/FOR CHINA DAILY Despite arriving in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province, at midnight on Friday, Tiantian rose early the next day and spent the entire morning taking photos on the square in front of Saint Sophia Cathedral. Data from the Harbin bureau of culture, broadcasting, …

Winter visitors give Heilongjiang warm praise
1 year, 2 months ago

Winter visitors give Heilongjiang warm praise

China Daily  

Visitors line up to use the slide at Sun Island in Harbin, Heilongjiang. ZHAO TIANHUA/FOR CHINA DAILY Despite arriving in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province, at midnight on Friday, Tiantian rose early the next day and spent the entire morning taking photos on the square in front of Saint Sophia Cathedral. Data from the Harbin bureau of culture, broadcasting, …

Winter visitors give Heilongjiang warm praise
1 year, 2 months ago

Winter visitors give Heilongjiang warm praise

China Daily  

Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest ice and snow park in the world on Friday. Park sets record At the 2024 China Ice and Snow Tourism Development Forum held in Harbin on Friday, Harbin Ice and Snow World was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest ice and …

Winter visitors give Heilongjiang warm praise
1 year, 2 months ago

Winter visitors give Heilongjiang warm praise

China Daily  

Visitors line up to use the slide at Sun Island in Harbin, Heilongjiang. ZHAO TIANHUA/FOR CHINA DAILY Despite arriving in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province, at midnight on Friday, Tiantian rose early the next day and spent the entire morning taking photos on the square in front of Saint Sophia Cathedral. Data from the Harbin bureau of culture, broadcasting, …

China's 'ice city' Harbin sees tourism boom during New Year holiday
1 year, 2 months ago

China's 'ice city' Harbin sees tourism boom during New Year holiday

China Daily  

Night scene of the Harbin Ice-Snow World. Harbin, the capital city of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, welcomed nearly 3.05 million visitors, raking in 5.91 billion yuan of tourism revenue, during the three-day New Year holiday, which ended Monday. Data from the city's commerce department shows a significant growth of 129.4 percent in the accommodation and catering sectors during the period. …

China's 'ice city' Harbin sees tourism boom during New Year holiday
1 year, 2 months ago

China's 'ice city' Harbin sees tourism boom during New Year holiday

China Daily  

Night scene of the Harbin Ice-Snow World. Harbin, the capital city of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, welcomed nearly 3.05 million visitors, raking in 5.91 billion yuan of tourism revenue, during the three-day New Year holiday, which ended Monday. Data from the city's commerce department shows a significant growth of 129.4 percent in the accommodation and catering sectors during the period. …

Heilongjiang sees jump in winter tourism
1 year, 2 months ago

Heilongjiang sees jump in winter tourism

China Daily  

Crystal clear ice and snow artworks turn Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, into a sparkling scene. "Tourists' tracks in the Harbin Ice and Snow World, the Snow Town, the Yabuli Ski Resort and China's northernmost city Mohe have created a beautiful landscape in the province." "My friends and I spent New Year's Eve at the Harbin …

Heilongjiang sees jump in winter tourism
1 year, 2 months ago

Heilongjiang sees jump in winter tourism

China Daily  

Crystal clear ice and snow artworks turn Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, into a sparkling scene. "Tourists' tracks in the Harbin Ice and Snow World, the Snow Town, the Yabuli Ski Resort and China's northernmost city Mohe have created a beautiful landscape in the province." "My friends and I spent New Year's Eve at the Harbin …

Ice-and-snow tourism makes Xinjiang a hot destination
2 years, 2 months ago

Ice-and-snow tourism makes Xinjiang a hot destination

China Daily  

People ski at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Jan 7. For four consecutive snow seasons, Wang came from his hometown to the ski resort of Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, capital of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, to "strike gold" in the form of tuition fees. The ski resort is the first resort in Xinjiang …

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