3 Days Harbin Family Tour to Ice & Snow Festival and Volga Manor

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Best Harbin Tour
   Explore the Architecture and History of Harbin

   Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in the center of Harbin at 9 am. This private guided Harbin tour will start from Central Street. There are many old buildings with different styles standing on this bustling pedestrian street, featuring the Saint Sophia Cathedral. Then, take a stroll along the Songhua River to Stalin Park and see how the locals entertain themselves in the cold winter.

   Next, visit the Flood Control Monument, which was built to commemorate the Harbin people's victory over the Great Flood in 1957.

   

   After lunch, you will have the opportunity to watch locals swim in the cold water in winter. Take a cableway to overlook the Songhua River from the sky. Next, let's embark on a cultural tour of Laodaowai. Baroque style buildings built in the early 20th century can be seen everywhere. Unlike the old European buildings along Central Street, most of the buildings in Laodaowai were built by Chinese merchants in the early 20th century, with a lot of Chinese elements. In addition, there are many specialty restaurants in this area for tourists to taste authentic Harbin cuisine.

   Finally, you will be taken to Zhaolin Park to enjoy the ice lanterns (the Ice Lantern Festival takes place from January 5th to the end of February). After the tour, the tour guide and driver will take you back to the hotel.

   Accommodation: Hotel booked by your own

   

2. Day 2: Harbin Ice Festival Tour
   Marvel at Snow Sculptures and Ice Castles, Watch Polar Animals

   After breakfast, meet your guide and driver at your hotel lobby and drive to Sun Island to enjoy the International Snow Sculpture Art Expo. During this period, Sun Island will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery. You will see many amazing snow sculptures and can participate in snow sports.

   The next stop is Harbin Polarland, China's first amusement park centered around polar animal performances. Your children will love it! It includes five major venues: Polar Pavilion, Ocean Pavilion, Penguin Pavilion, Polar Bear Experience Pavilion, and Dinosaur Pavilion, as well as seven themed performances: White Whale Show, Dolphin Show, Penguin Parade, Sea Lion and Walrus Scene Drama, Water Dance Show, Ray Show, and Penguin Performance. You will be amazed by what the animals can do.

   

   In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to enjoy the highlight of our 3-day Harbin tour package - Harbin Ice and Snow World. It is the world's largest snow and ice theme park. In the evening, this winter wonderland will be illuminated by colorful LED lights and you can see many beautiful ice sculptures. Various snow recreation programs here such as ice slides, ice bikes, and Ferris wheels will enrich your experience.

   WARM TIP: Ice and Snow World will get crowded during the winter holidays or weekends. You may need to wait a long time on the queue.

   Accommodation: Hotel booked by your own

   

3. Day 3: Harbin Volga Manor Tour
   Spend a Happy Family Time at the Russian-style Manor

   Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in the morning and escort you to Volga Manor with about 1 hour of driving. It's a Russian culture themed mansion full of exotic charm.

   Your family will have a leisurely time admiring the beautiful Russian-style castles, churches, and gardens. You may wonder whether you are really in Russia instead of Harbin. You will feel refreshed in such a picturesque place. After a pleasant time here, you will be escorted back to your hotel. This is the end of your 3-day tour to Harbin.