The beauty of Heilongjiang in winter is not simply the white snow. It is the harmonious combination of vast pine forests covered in white snow, icy rivers winding like silk ribbons, and frozen lakes forming vast natural ice rinks. All create a magnificent natural picture, leaving anyone who sets foot here amazed.
Not only does Heilongjiang have beautiful natural scenery, it also offers visitors unforgettable experiences with countless winter outdoor activities. From adventure sports such as skiing, skating, and sledding, to cultural and natural exploration activities such as visiting ancient snow villages, admiring magnificent ice sculptures, or participating in traditional winter festivals, all offer unique and memorable experiences.
Heilongjiang Province in northeastern China is known as the land of ice and snow.
Heilongjiang tourism industry is constantly striving to innovate itself, bringing tourists unique and unforgettable travel experiences, especially in the freezing winter. By launching new tourism products and improving service quality, Heilongjiang hopes that tourists can fully enjoy the magical beauty of nature and immerse themselves in the jubilant festival atmosphere.
One of the highlights of this effort is the launch of a special ice and snow tourist train, designed specifically for winter. This train is not just a means of transportation, but also an authentic travel experience. With comfortable and warm sleeping compartments, visitors can relax and enjoy the 8-day journey, exploring the most famous ice and snow destinations in Northeast China.
Traveling to Heilongjiang, China, you will admire a magical picture of ice and snow in winter.
The journey on this special train will take visitors to famous landmarks, each with its own unique beauty and charm. The first stop not to be missed is Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province, known as the "ice city" with the splendid and magnificent Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. Here, visitors will admire the magnificent ice sculptures, created by the talented hands of artisans from all over the world.
Heilongjiang takes its name from the province's largest river: the Heilongjiang River (literally, Black Dragon River). Due to its 3,045 km long shared border with Russia, Heilongjiang province has advantages in border trade and tourism.
This year’s Harbin Ice and Snow Festival promises to bring a fresh and exciting look, not just an ice sculpture display, but also a journey to explore local culture, customs and unique interactive experiences. With the aim of preserving and at the same time innovating the precious ice and snow heritage of this land, the festival has been meticulously and elaborately designed, harmoniously combining tradition and modernity.
You should go to Heilongjiang if you want to see the snow-white wonderland in China.
One of the special highlights of this year's festival is the unique ice and snow collection ceremony, an activity imbued with the tradition and culture of the local people. Tourists will have the opportunity to directly participate in this ceremony, experiencing the stages of collecting ice and snow from the frozen Songhua River, a precious resource to create magnificent ice sculptures. This is not only a symbolic activity but also a deeply interactive experience, helping visitors better understand the formation and development process of the festival, as well as the close connection between people and nature here.
This year's Harbin Ice and Snow Festival incorporates elements of local culture, customs and interactive experiences, aiming to preserve and innovate the local ice and snow heritage.
After the festival ends, the ice and snow collected from the river will be used effectively and creatively. Instead of being wasted, they will be transformed into magnificent ice sculptures, creating a magical space at Harbin Ice World Park. The park is expected to officially open to tourists in mid-December, promising to bring a shimmering and magical ice world, where visitors can admire giant ice sculptures, exquisite ice sculptures, and participate in many exciting entertainment activities.
The temperature in the exhibition area is always kept between -10 and 7 degrees Celsius.
The combination of traditional festivals and ice parks not only helps preserve and promote the value of ice and snow heritage, but also creates a closed cycle, optimizes resources and brings diverse and rich experiences to visitors. This year's Harbin Ice and Snow Festival promises to be a unique cultural event, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists, contributing to promoting the image of Harbin as a leading attractive winter tourist destination in the world.
