Fire on Ice: Harbin’s Winter Tourism Boom
Harbin, the Chinese mainland’s ‘ice city,’ turned frost into fun at Ice and Snow World. Last winter, 3.56M visitors whooshed down a 521m ice slide and snapped pics with giant sculptures.
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Harbin’s Ice and Snow World Welcomes Humanoid Robot Idols
A new idol group of humanoid robots is mesmerizing crowds at Harbin Ice and Snow World, performing in -20°C weather and winning fans with their fearless, futuristic dance moves.
Ice & Snow Tourism on the Chinese Mainland Hits Record 14,075 Enterprises
The Chinese mainland’s ice & snow tourism sector reached a record 14,075 enterprises by end-2025. Innovations in ice sculpting, photography, and indoor venues are driving year-round winter fun.
46 University Teams Take on Harbin’s 18th Snow Sculpture Contest
The 18th International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest kicked off on January 4, 2026, at Harbin Engineering University, bringing 46 university teams together in frosty creativity.
Harbin’s Street Transformed by Vivid Chinese Zodiac Ice Sculptures
A lineup of 12 Chinese zodiac ice sculptures has debuted on a Harbin street, drawing visitors to admire and photograph these detailed frozen artworks under LED lights.
Harbin’s Rose Icefall: A 15-Meter Winter Wonderland
Explore Harbin’s 27th Ice and Snow World highlight: the 15m Rose Icefall. Covered in thousands of roses, it glows like a Frozen scene, offering a mix of winter chill and romantic vibes.
Harbin Ice and Snow World 2026: Bigger, Better & Budget-Friendly!
Harbin Ice and Snow World returns for its 27th year with a record 400,000m3 of ice, new hot spring camp and modern facilities—all for the same 328 yuan ticket price.
Harbin’s Giant Snowman Towers 19m Tall in Winter 2026
Harbin’s beloved giant snowman, now 19 meters tall, debuted its upgraded version at Qunli Music Park on December 16, 2025, drawing fans for a frosty welcome to 2026.
Harbin’s Ice and Snow World Shines on New Year’s Eve
Harbin Ice and Snow World in the Chinese mainland dazzled visitors on New Year’s Eve with neon-lit ice sculptures, frozen treats, and fireworks, kicking off 2026 in a -20°C winter wonderland.
Harbin’s Ice and Snow World: A Fairytale Winter Wonderland
Harbin’s Ice and Snow World, the largest winter theme park on Earth, opened Dec 17 in Heilongjiang in the Chinese mainland, with 1.2M sqm of icy thrills from mega slides to a snowflake ferris wheel.