3 Days Harbin Ice Snow Festival Tour with Rich Activities

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Harbin Arrival

   Arrive in Harbin at any time convenient by plane or train, and arrange the transfer to the hotel by yourself, you could take a taxi, then check in at the hotel. Today is free for you to explore this Ice City.

   If you need us to arrange a pick-up service, please tell your travel consultant in advance.

   Meal: N/A

   Accommodation: in a 4-star Hotel

2. Day 2: Harbin Ice Festival Tour
   Appreciate Snow Sculptures, Explore Ice Sculptures, Experience Entertainment Projects

   Today, your tour guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby, and your Harbin tour begins with Sun Island Park, the main venue where the annual International Snow Sculpture Art Expo was held during the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. Here, the display of many intricate snow sculptures will bring you a fantastic experience. Moreover, it is also a renowned summer resort and an ecological area with fantastic folk culture and other natural resources.

   

   After the relaxing time, your private guide will take you on a cable car ride along the Songhua River, overlooking the spectacular Songhua River and taking photos of the Songhua River Highway Bridge. After 10-15 minutes, get off the cable car and you will experience a variety of interesting activities, including watching the winter swimming show, ice spin, cycling on the ice, and ice sleigh.

   

   In the evening, come to explore the fantastic Ice and Snow World. As the most popular place to enjoy the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, it draws visitors with thousands of exquisite ice and snow sculptures, exciting snow entertainment projects, and interesting themed performances. During the winter holidays or weekends, you may need to wait a long time in the queue as the Ice and Snow World can get crowded.

   After the tour, transfer you back to your hotel after the visit.

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: in a 4-star Hotel

   

3. Day 3: Harbin Departure
   Glimpse the History of Harbin and Russian Elements

   After breakfast, drive around 1.5 hours to Volga Manor, a theme park offering a glimpse of a charming Russian pastoral scene. A leisure walk here will introduce you to many Russian-style architectures, like St. Nicholas Church, Pavlov Castle, Pushkin Salon, and forest villa, and a glimpse into various exhibitions about the Russian arts and paintings.

   

   Then head to Lao Daowai, the largest "Chinese Baroque" building block in China. In addition to appreciating the beautiful architecture, you can also taste some traditional Harbin snacks that are disappearing here.

   After that, be guided to visit the Harbin Museum of Jewish History and Culture to learn how Harbin became the largest center of Jewish activity in the Far East in modern times.

   Our tour in Harbin will end at Center Street, the longest pedestrian street in China lined up with ancient buildings of western-style, restaurants, hotels, and shops. At its heart stands the magnificent St. Sophia Cathedral, an architectural marvel adorned with intricate domes and stunning mosaics. You can have an exterior look at this 20th-century Neo-Byzantine style building.

   

   After the visit, transfer you to Harbin Airport/railway station for your departure flight/train.

   Note: please book a flight/train that departs after 7:00 pm to ensure no rush for the tour.

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: N/A