Winter is coming? Nah, winter is already here and Harbin is rocking it! 🥶🌟 This icy gem in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province is turning up the cool factor, drawing in crowds like never before.
Last winter, Harbin played host to over 87 million visitors—that's a whopping 300% jump from the previous year! 😱 Tourism revenue? It skyrocketed by 500% to hit 124.8 billion yuan ($17.3 billion). Talk about chill vibes paying off! 💰
This season, the excitement's heating up (well, metaphorically 😉). Hotel bookings during the Spring Festival have surged 76% compared to last year, says Chinese travel platform Qunar. With the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games on the horizon and fresh winter-themed adventures, everyone's itching to get their snow boots on! ⛷️🏂
All Aboard for Snowy Fun 🚂❄️
What's cooler than being cool? Ice-cold trains! 🚆❄️ To keep up with the frosty frenzy, new winter-themed train routes are making tracks. The K974 ice and snow train, launched by China Railway Nanchang Group, now zips between Xiamen and Harbin, bridging the gap between south and north for all you snow enthusiasts. 🌍❤️
And get this—the K5197 ice and snow travel photography train is like a mobile Insta-worthy studio! 📸✨ With cabins decked out for epic photoshoots, it's a hit, especially with the young at heart.
\"I'm 72 years young and this train has been a wonderful surprise,\" shared Jin Yue from Liaoning Province. \"The travel photography service is just the cherry on top!\" 🍒😊
So, pack your mittens and grab your friends! Harbin's winter wonderland is calling, and it's an adventure you won't want to miss. ❄️🎉
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Harbin's winter tourism booms with new experiences, upgraded services
cgtn.com
