Harbin's ice and snow festival one of the biggest in the world
1 year, 10 months ago

Harbin's ice and snow festival one of the biggest in the world

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Harbin Ice and Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival is an annual winter gala held in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The festival is considered as the largest ice and snow festival in the world because of its scale and duration. Harbin Ice and Snow World received over 180,000 visitors during the week-long Spring Festival holiday, welcoming 45,000 visitors on its peak day. There are three major highlights at this year's festival: the Harbin Ice Lantern Art Fair, which is listed as an intangible cultural heritage and has a long history in the city; Harbin Ice and Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park; and Harbin Sun Island Snow Sculpture Art Expo, which features the world's largest collection of snow sculptures.

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Changchun Ice and Snow Festival opens for 28th season
1 week ago

Changchun Ice and Snow Festival opens for 28th season

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The 28th Changchun Ice and Snow Festival kicked off on Tuesday at the Changchun Ice and Snow New World park in the capital of Jilin province. Co-hosted by the Changchun municipal government and the Jilin Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the festival includes immersive performances and interactive experiences to showcase the city's unique charm. Over 200 ice and snow …

Harbin Ice and Snow World unveils tower design
2 weeks ago

Harbin Ice and Snow World unveils tower design

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A digital representation of the Love among Asia tower, which is being constructed for the 26th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. On Tuesday, the 26th Harbin Ice and Snow World released the design of the main attraction - a tower called Love among Asia - to raise hype ahead of the park's seasonal opening. According to …

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year
1 month 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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1 month 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
1 month 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
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games

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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
1 month, 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 …

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
Top News
1 month, 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
Top News
1 month, 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
1 month, 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 gears up for Asian Winter Games
3 months ago

Harbin gears up for Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

From posters at the airport and slogans on city buses to renovations at sports venues, Harbin is all set to host the Asian Winter Games in about four months. Despite being confirmed only a year ago as host of the event, officials from Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, assured representatives of 32 National Olympic Committees after a chef de mission …

Cool places turn hot spots for summer-weary travelers
4 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
4 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'
5 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'
5 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'
5 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'
5 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'
5 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 …

Cities that went viral shift their focus to sustainable tourism
9 months ago

Cities that went viral shift their focus to sustainable tourism

China Daily  

Many Chinese cities became viral sensations last year, drawing crowds of tourists to their unique landscapes after a single photo or video captured the imagination of millions online. Driven by social media and short video platforms, Weihai's tourism industry saw explosive growth last year, with the city of just 2.92 million residents welcoming over 59 million visits from tourists, according …

Cities that went viral shift their focus to sustainable tourism
9 months ago

Cities that went viral shift their focus to sustainable tourism

China Daily  

Many Chinese cities became viral sensations last year, drawing crowds of tourists to their unique landscapes after a single photo or video captured the imagination of millions online. Driven by social media and short video platforms, Weihai's tourism industry saw explosive growth last year, with the city of just 2.92 million residents welcoming over 59 million visits from tourists, according …

'Ice city' sees booming tourism
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Ice city' sees booming tourism

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Zhang Haihua, deputy mayor of Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, and member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee Harbin's booming winter tourism is setting the stage for a strong start to the vitalization of old industrial areas in the new year, said Zhang Haihua, deputy mayor of Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, and member of the Chinese …

'Ice city' sees booming tourism
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Ice city' sees booming tourism

China Daily  

Zhang Haihua, deputy mayor of Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, and member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee Harbin's booming winter tourism is setting the stage for a strong start to the vitalization of old industrial areas in the new year, said Zhang Haihua, deputy mayor of Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, and member of the Chinese …

Harbin's ace ice and snow host shares in city's success
10 months ago

Harbin's ace ice and snow host shares in city's success

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A drone photo shows the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. ZHANG TAO/XINHUA HARBIN — Jiang Kedong still remembers his teacher's angry words when he was punished for talking during class — "Can you make money by talking?" This winter, Jiang became a celebrity in China, dubbed "Brother Left and Right", as host of performances at Harbin …

Cold Harbin a hot tourism destination for holiday
10 months ago

Cold Harbin a hot tourism destination for holiday

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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, …

Harbin Ice and Snow World closes with record-breaking attendance
10 months, 1 week ago

Harbin Ice and Snow World closes with record-breaking attendance

China Daily  

Visitors take photos with sculptures at the Harbin Ice and Snow World on February 15, 2024. Due to temperature rise and safety concerns, the hugely popular Harbin Ice and Snow World dropped its curtain on Thursday evening. Since opening on December 19, 2023, the winter wonderland has drawn record-breaking visitor numbers from around the country and the world, with around …

Harbin a hot destination
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin a hot destination

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Visitors enjoy the beauty of Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Jan 20.ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY The fairytale-like scenery of Harbin, with its exquisite ice sculptures and snow-covered Western-style architecture, has been attracting tourists all winter, but the boom is expected to peak during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday beginning on Saturday. "All 24 of my rooms …

Harbin a hot destination
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin a hot destination

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy the beauty of Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Jan 20.ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY The fairytale-like scenery of Harbin, with its exquisite ice sculptures and snow-covered Western-style architecture, has been attracting tourists all winter, but the boom is expected to peak during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday beginning on Saturday. "All 24 of my rooms …

Harbin a hot destination
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin a hot destination

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy the beauty of Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Jan 20.ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY The fairytale-like scenery of Harbin, with its exquisite ice sculptures and snow-covered Western-style architecture, has been attracting tourists all winter, but the boom is expected to peak during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday beginning on Saturday. "All 24 of my rooms …

Harbin a hot destination
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin a hot destination

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy the beauty of Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Jan 20.ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY The fairytale-like scenery of Harbin, with its exquisite ice sculptures and snow-covered Western-style architecture, has been attracting tourists all winter, but the boom is expected to peak during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday beginning on Saturday. "All 24 of my rooms …

Harbin a hot destination
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin a hot destination

China Daily  

The penguins of Harbin Polar Park interact with tourists in Harbin on Jan 21. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY "We post couplets and paper-cut window decorations featuring the Chinese character fu," he said, referring to the Mandarin word for good luck. In addition to the natural snow views, the city is organizing over 200 cultural and entertainment events including music concerts, acrobatic …

Harbin a hot destination
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin a hot destination

China Daily  

The penguins of Harbin Polar Park interact with tourists in Harbin on Jan 21. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY "We post couplets and paper-cut window decorations featuring the Chinese character fu," he said, referring to the Mandarin word for good luck. In addition to the natural snow views, the city is organizing over 200 cultural and entertainment events including music concerts, acrobatic …

Winter visitors give Heilongjiang warm praise
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Harbin extravaganza boosts China's ice-and-snow economy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin extravaganza boosts China's ice-and-snow economy

China Daily  

The 40th International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off on Jan 5, 2024, in Harbin, capital city of China's northernmost Heilongjiang province. The International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off Friday evening in Harbin, capital city of China's northernmost Heilongjiang province, adding steam to the country's burgeoning ice-and-snow economy. Harbin Ice-Snow World, built on the northern bank of the Songhua …

Harbin's tourism boom flash in social media pan
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin's tourism boom flash in social media pan

China Daily  

This aerial photo taken on Jan 3, 2024 shows tourists having fun at Harbin Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. To boost the city's post-pandemic economic recovery, the government of Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, has made special efforts to take advantage of the winter months to attract visitors from the south …

Harbin extravaganza boosts China's ice-and-snow economy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin extravaganza boosts China's ice-and-snow economy

China Daily  

The 40th International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off on Jan 5, 2024, in Harbin, capital city of China's northernmost Heilongjiang province. The International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off Friday evening in Harbin, capital city of China's northernmost Heilongjiang province, adding steam to the country's burgeoning ice-and-snow economy. Harbin Ice-Snow World, built on the northern bank of the Songhua …

China's 'ice city' Harbin sees tourism boom during New Year holiday
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Harbin's ice and snow festival one of the biggest in the world
1 year, 10 months ago

Harbin's ice and snow festival one of the biggest in the world

China Daily  

Harbin Ice and Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival is an annual winter gala held in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The festival is considered as the largest ice and snow festival in the world because of its scale and duration. Harbin Ice and Snow World received over 180,000 …

Despite Harbin's extreme cold, an urge to return still burns
1 year, 10 months ago

Despite Harbin's extreme cold, an urge to return still burns

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy a fireworks show at the opening ceremony of the 39th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in January. I can't remember when this annual extravaganza of Brobdingnagian snow sculptures and ice-block buildings first crossed my radar, but it was probably some time in the early 1990s, when I was in Japan teaching English. After 1917, Russian Harbin grew …

Despite Harbin's extreme cold, an urge to return still burns
1 year, 10 months ago

Despite Harbin's extreme cold, an urge to return still burns

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy a fireworks show at the opening ceremony of the 39th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in January. I can't remember when this annual extravaganza of Brobdingnagian snow sculptures and ice-block buildings first crossed my radar, but it was probably some time in the early 1990s, when I was in Japan teaching English. After 1917, Russian Harbin grew …

Discover the beauty of ice and snow in N China via tourism season
2 years, 1 month ago

Discover the beauty of ice and snow in N China via tourism season

China Daily  

The 2023 China Ice & Snow Tourism Overseas Promotion Season was launched in Harbin, the capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, on Tuesday, aimed at sharing the beauty of winter in northern China with people from around the world. Under the theme of "Building Dreams in Ice and Snow, Creating A Shared Future", the event will feature a wide array …

Discover the beauty of ice and snow in N China via tourism season
2 years, 1 month ago

Discover the beauty of ice and snow in N China via tourism season

China Daily  

The 2023 China Ice & Snow Tourism Overseas Promotion Season was launched in Harbin, the capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, on Tuesday, aimed at sharing the beauty of winter in northern China with people from around the world. Under the theme of "Building Dreams in Ice and Snow, Creating A Shared Future", the event will feature a wide array …

Ice-snow tourism booming in China as Beijing Winter Olympics approach
2 years, 11 months ago

Ice-snow tourism booming in China as Beijing Winter Olympics approach

China Daily  

Ice and Snow World is a famous seasonal attraction in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province. Ice and Snow World, a famous seasonal attraction in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, was bustling with tourists during the recent New Year holiday, which lasted from Saturday to Monday. Covering an area of 820,000 square meters, the park used some 230,000 cubic meters of …

Ice-snow tourism booming in China as Beijing Winter Olympics approach
2 years, 11 months ago

Ice-snow tourism booming in China as Beijing Winter Olympics approach

China Daily  

Ice and Snow World is a famous seasonal attraction in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province. Ice and Snow World, a famous seasonal attraction in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, was bustling with tourists during the recent New Year holiday, which lasted from Saturday to Monday. Covering an area of 820,000 square meters, the park used some 230,000 cubic meters of …

Ice-snow tourism booming in China as Beijing Winter Olympics approach
2 years, 11 months ago

Ice-snow tourism booming in China as Beijing Winter Olympics approach

China Daily  

Ice and Snow World is a famous seasonal attraction in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province. Ice and Snow World, a famous seasonal attraction in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, was bustling with tourists during the recent New Year holiday, which lasted from Saturday to Monday. Covering an area of 820,000 square meters, the park used some 230,000 cubic meters of …

Ice-snow tourism booming in China as Beijing Winter Olympics approach
2 years, 11 months ago

Ice-snow tourism booming in China as Beijing Winter Olympics approach

China Daily  

Ice and Snow World is a famous seasonal attraction in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province. Ice and Snow World, a famous seasonal attraction in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, was bustling with tourists during the recent New Year holiday, which lasted from Saturday to Monday. Covering an area of 820,000 square meters, the park used some 230,000 cubic meters of …

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