Which city is stealing the spotlight in China this winter? 🌟 Surprise! It's Harbin, the icy gem of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. This year, Harbin has become the ultimate trending destination online, luring in waves of excited tourists.
The International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off on January 5 and wrapped up with a bang on February 15, boasting an incredible 2.71 million visitors! 🎊 That's like the entire population of a small country descending on a snowy paradise.
Imagine a theme park sprawling over 810,000 square meters, crafted with 250,000 cubic meters of ice and snow. We're talking epic castles, towering sculptures, and glittering towers, all lit up with dazzling lights. It's like stepping into a frozen fairy tale! 🏰✨
But wait, there's more! During this year's Spring Festival holiday, Harbin welcomed over 10 million tourists. Yes, you read that right—10 million! 😲 The city raked in a whopping 16.42 billion yuan (about $2.3 billion) in tourism income, smashing previous records.
Harbin is proving that winter isn't just chilly—it's the coolest season ever! So if you're dreaming of a magical winter adventure, maybe it's time to pack your bags and head to this snowy wonderland. ❄️✈️
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Graphics: Booming ice-snow industry boosts winter consumption
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