Harbin international ice and snow festival is the first international festival with ice and snow activities in China’s history, which always lasts for one month. Founded on January 5, 1985, it has become a world ice and snow event, attracting thousands of Chinese and foreign tourists to visit every year. Harbin international ice and snow festival in China, Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan, Quebec winter carnival in Canada and the Oslo ski festival in Norway have become the four major ice and snow festivals in the world.
Basic Facts about the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival:
How to Buy Entrance Tickets :
Snow Sculpture Exposition in Sun Island | CNY 330 |
Ice lantern Garden Party in Zhaolin Park | CNY 150 |
Ice and Snow World | CNY 330 |
Harbin Polarland | CNY 160 |
Snow Sculpture Exposition in Sun Island | 08:00-17:00 ( From the end of December to the end of February every year ) |
Ice lantern Garden Party in Zhaolin Park | 10:00-21:30( From early January to the early March every year) |
Ice and Snow World | 11:00-21:30 |
Harbin Polarland | 09:00-17:00 |
When is the best time to visit?
As the unique ice and snow festival, there is no denying that the best time to visit it is winter. During the winter, Harbin is covered with white snow and ice, and visitors can enjoy the snow and ice world and feel the unique fun in northern China.
Tips: Visitors had better avoid the official holiday in China, because many Chinese citizens choose to travel on official holidays to ease the pressure of their work. As a result, many Chinese tourist attractions are overcrowded and traffic jams are common. Therefore, visiting China at this time will bring tourists a less pleasant travel experience.
Official Holidays in China
Chinese New Year | Around January or February |
Winter vacation | January-February |
Labor Day | May1st -3rd |
Summer vacation(for students) | July-August31st |
Mid-Autumn Festival | Around mid-September |
National Day | October 1st-7th |
How to get to the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival?
Snow Sculpture Exposition in Sun Island: It is convenient for visitors to take Bus No. 29, 47, 80, 125, 126, 127, 212, 213 or 215 and get off at the Taiyangdao Daokou Station.
Ice Lantern Garden Party in Zhaolin Park: Visitors can take Bus No.8, 23, 29, 53, 83, 114, 132, 201 or 206 and get off at the Zhaolin Park Station.
Ice and Snow World: Visitors can take Bus No.29, 47, 80, 119, 125, 126, 211, 213 or 551, and get off at the Ice and Snow World Station.
Harbin Polarland: Visitors can take Bus No.29, 47, 119, 125, 126, 127, 211 or 213 and get off at the Taiyangdao Daokou Station, then walk to the Harbin Polarland.
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