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Harbin Ice Festival

4 days, Beijing to Beijing

Beautiful glowing sculptures at the Harbin ice festival in China
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Officially the Harbin International Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival, this month-long celebration of all that is cold and wonderful is the largest gathering of its kind in the entire world. Ideal for travellers who’ve already crossed China’s other highlights off their lists, this four-day adventure grants you access to the festival’s wintry wonders, including traditional ice-lantern exhibits, alpine skiing events, and the world’s largest ice sculptures. (The tour works as a perfect add-on to further adventures in China, too!)

4 days

Beijing to Beijing

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Trip Code: ACHH

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Officially the Harbin International Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival, this month-long celebration of all that is cold and wonderful is the largest gathering of its kind in the entire world. Ideal for travellers who’ve already crossed China’s other highlights off their lists, this four-day adventure grants you access to the festival’s wintry wonders, including traditional ice-lantern exhibits, alpine skiing events, and the world’s largest ice sculptures. (The tour works as a perfect add-on to further adventures in China, too!)

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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4 days

Beijing to Beijing

Sold Out

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Trip Code: ACHH

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Trees planted for this trip: 4

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Ripple Score for this trip: 100

Map of the route for Harbin Ice Festival

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Itinerary

Day 1Beijing

Arrive at the train station by the designated meeting time and meet your CEO and group. Board an overnight train to Harbin.

Day 2Harbin

Arrive in Harbin this morning and enjoy a walking tour along central avenue. Later, experience the Ice Festival enjoying the stunning Ice sculptures and sunset over the city. Continue to explore this evening soaking up the colourful winter wonderland and making the most of festival activities such as sledding and skating.

Day 3Harbin

Enjoy a free morning to explore Harbin. This afternoon visit the beautiful Saint Sophia Orthodox Church, before a dumpling making demonstration and local dinner. This evening, board an overnight train to Beijing.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Dumpling Making Demonstration and Dinner

Day 4Beijing

Tour ends on arrival at the train station this morning.

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What's Included

  • Your Foodie Moment: Dumpling Making Demonstration and Dinner, Harbin
  • Harbin city tour
  • St Sophia Cathedral visit
  • Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotel (1 nt), sleeper trains (2 nts).

Meals

No meals included
Allow USD130-170 for meals not included.

Transportation

Overnight train (beds), private vehicle.

Staff & experts

English-speaking CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Departures

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

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Harbin Ice Festival

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