3 Days Harbin Ice and Snow Festival Tour
Tour Overview
Ice City, Pearl Under the Swan, Oriental Moscow… Harbin has been given too many words of praise. In addition to the snow and ice covered sights in winter, Harbin also features a strong Russian style, which is attracting more and more tourists to experience the charm of this ice city.
Welcome to our 3-day Harbin tour. You will enjoy large-scale snow sculptures, ice sculptures, and experience the grand annual Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. In addition, you can encounter the endangered Siberian tigers, stroll on historic streets, appreciate the solemn Byzantine style, and other European style buildings.
Travel destination: Harbin
Suitable for: Families and Friends
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Enjoy the intricate snow sculptures at Sun Island Scenic Area.
- Marvel at the illuminated ice sculptures at the world-famous Ice and Snow World and experience interesting ice activities.
- Encounter endangered Siberian Tigers at the world’s largest breeding center.
- Wander through the historic Central Street and admire the well-preserved Byzantine building – St. Sophia Cathedral.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Harbin
Welcome to the Ice City of China - Harbin! Upon your arrival, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is left for you to have an exploration on your own.
You are recommendedĀ to watch the Ice Lantern Parade, which is held every winter in Zhaolin Park. On that occasion you will see a variety of creations carved by artists such as castles, walls, houses as well as a wealth of characters and cartoons. Apart from that, you can also experience fun programs such as ice slides, ice bumper cars and ice bikes.
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: in Harbin
Ice Lantern Show in Zhaolin Park - Day 2: Harbin Ice and Snow Festival TourExperience Harbin Snowy Wonders, Majestic Tigers and Fun Ice Activities
After breakfast, your guided Harbin tourĀ takes you to the Sun Island Scenic Area, situated by the Songhua River. During the International Snow Sculpture Art Expo, Sun Island is transformed into an outdoor art gallery. Unlike the ice sculptures we'll seeĀ this eveningĀ at the Ice and Snow World, the ice sculptures here are more suitable for viewing during the day. You will enjoy the intricate large-scale snow sculptures from Chinese and foreign artists, which are beautiful and artistic in appearance.
Sun Island in January 2023 Next, you will be transferred to Siberian Tiger Park. It is a reserve dedicated to the breeding and protection of the Northeast Tiger, aiming to provide a suitable environment for the endangered tigers. You will see wild northeast tigers, white lions, leopards and so on.
Siberian Tiger Park After the tiger visiting, return to your hotel for a brief rest and relaxation. In the evening, you will experience the best of Harbin - the Ice and Snow World. This event was created in 1999 and is open from Christmas to early March. Here you can enjoy beautiful ice and snow sculptures as well as spectacular ice castles. At night, the ice lantern feast rendered in various colors of lights is even more fascinating. There are many entertainment programs in the Ice and Snow World, and you can climb up the ice castle, experience the world's longest ice slide, ice bikes, snowmobiles, ice rock climbing and various other activities.
WARM TIP: Ice and Snow World can get crowded during the winter holidays or weekends. You may need to wait a long time on the queue.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Harbin
Ice and Snow World in the evening - Day 3: Departure from HarbinHave a Deep Historical Exploration of Harbin
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, begin your last day tour in Harbin by visiting St. Sophia Cathedral. The church was built in 1907 and is one of the best preserved Byzantine buildings in China. In fact, in 1997, it was renamed "Harbin Architecture and Art Museum". However, both locals and foreign tourists prefer to call it "St. Sophia Cathedral". The most striking part of this church is the full and huge onion-head dome, which is a typical Russian architectural style of roof form, looking magnificent.
St. Sophia Cathedral on Central Street Then, walk to Central Street, a commercial street with over 100 years of history that features many classic European-style buildings and a variety of department stores. At night, the whole street is illuminated with lights, making it a must-see in Harbin.
After that, head to the historical district of Harbin - 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.
Laodaowai, a historic district The last stop on your Harbin tourĀ is the JiuzhanĀ Park, located on the banks of the Songhua River. The place is very popular with local seniors and children to relax and play in the snow.Ā After the tour, your driver will then escort you to the Changbaishan Airport for your onward journey to your next destination. We are always here serving you and hope to see you again!
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: N/A
