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Harbin Ice & Snow Festival

4 days Classic Short Stay

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Harbin Ice & Snow Festival

Discover Harbin's annual Ice and Snow Festival, one of the oldest and largest in the world, where intricate sculptures and snowy landscapes come together to create a winter wonderland like no other. Also marvel at the unique Russian architecture and religious monuments of St Sophia Cathedral and Central Avenue.

Running from mid-December to late February, this is the perfect extension to our 'A Glimpse of China' private tour, taking in the must-see sights of China.

  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 3 , Lunches: 2
  • Accommodation
    3 nights in 4/5 star accommodation
  • Physical Rating 2
    A reasonable level of fitness is required, as you'll be spending time on your feet and doing a bit of walking to cover short distances during your daily sightseeing. There will also be some climbing of steps and climbing on and off of coaches and boats.
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    Walking, some steps and extended time on your feet.
Classic Short Stay
4 DAYS
Harbin (3N)
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Day by Day Itinerary

Harbin (3N)
  • Day 1
    Arrive Harbin
    Day 1: Arrive Harbin

    Make your way to Harbin airport or railway station where will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and prepare for the magical Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. Running from December to February, it is the world's largest ice and snow festival.

  • Day 2
    Harbin
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Day 2: Harbin

    Head to the popular Ice and Snow World, to wander among the illuminated full-size buildings built entirely of ice and astounding snow and ice sculptures. Later, tour the city centre, filled with grand European-style buildings, including Central Avenue and Sophia Cathedral.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 3
    Harbin
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Day 3: Harbin

    Visit the Shong Hua River, where you can observe ice water swimming, ice windsurfing and other winter activities. Then, head across to Sun Island, to see the enormous snow sculptures set in its landscaped grounds. Later, mingle with people from all over the world at the Ice Lantern Festival, to admire more spectacular ice carvings brought to life through beautiful illuminations.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 4
    Depart Harbin
    Breakfast

    After check-out this morning you will be transferred to Harbin airport or rail station, where your arrangements end.

    Breakfast
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When to go

The best times to visit China are in spring, April to May and autumn, September to October, when the days are warm and rainfall and humidity low.

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Harbin
  • -23
    -12
    -18
  • 4
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Harbin
  • -19
    -7
    -13
  • 8
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Harbin
  • -10
    2
    -4
  • 22
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Harbin
  • 1
    13
    7
  • 25
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Harbin
  • 9
    21
    15
  • 72
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Harbin
  • 16
    27
    22
  • 100
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Harbin
  • 19
    28
    23
  • 131
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Harbin
  • 17
    27
    22
  • 97
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Harbin
  • 9
    22
    16
  • 53
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Harbin
  • 1
    13
    7
  • 27
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Harbin
  • -10
    0
    -5
  • 14
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Harbin
  • -20
    -10
    -15
  • 10

Short Stay includes

  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Private transfers and touring as specified
  • Local English-speaking guides
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals as listed

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