Overview
5-day Harbin and China Snow Town tour. Ice festivals, snow villages, and winter wonderland.
About This Tour
This itinerary is recommended for those who are looking for a vibrant winter holiday in the best place to feel the charm of snow and ice.
During a 5-day trip, you can enjoy a fantastic visual feast of ice and snow — have fun at the world's largest ice and snow festival, savor the rich Russian and European charm of Harbin's old city with a walk from the less-touristy Laodaowai area to Zhongyang Pedestrian Street, soak in a hot spring, experience local winter life in Snow Valley, and enjoy beautiful snow scenery in the winter wonderland of China Snow Town.
The opening ceremony of Harbin Ice Festival is scheduled to be on January 5th, 2024, but the ice and snow sculptures in the Harbin Ice and Snow World are open to public viewing from December 17th 2023 and lasts till early March 2024.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Visit the popular Iconic Sites in Harbin
Fun Things to Do in the Snow World
Taste the Savory and Exotic Flavors of Old Harbin
Local Experiences Only Found in Northeast China
Interstellar Cloud Tour' Special Discovery Experiences
Itinerary
Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
DAY 1 Harbin Arrival
Airport pickup. The rest of the day is your own to explore Harbin.
DAY 2 Harbin City Tour | Understand Old Harbin and New Harbin
Enjoy an old Harbin food tour with a city walk from the less-known Laodaowai Area to Zhongyang Pedestrian Street. You will not only taste delicious local food, but also get to know about history and local life in Harbin a hundred years ago and more during this foodie tour.
Feel the festive atmosphere of the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival by visiting Sun Island Scenic Resort and Ice and Snow World (this is the "new Harbin").
DAY 3 China Snow Valley | Experience Local Life in Snow Valley
Check in at a local home stay and stay overnight in a room with a traditional kang bed (a brick bed heated by a fire underneath), make dumplings with local people, enjoy interesting snow activities, and have fun in the snow.
DAY 4 Snow Town | Make Fresh Tracks in a Snowy Forest
Challenge yourself by trekking through the snowy forest from Snow Valley to Yangcao Hill (10 km, 3½ hours) to see the fantastic wintery white scenery. Then go down Yangcao Hill to China Snow Town by a combination of snow mobile and local horse-drawn sledge (5 km, ½ hour).
Enjoy Xueyun ('snow cloud') Avenue, Bangchui Hill Scenic Outlook Wooden Walkways with night views of Snow Town, and watch a local Yangke ('welcome') dance in the evening.
DAY 5 Harbin Departure
Airport transfer.
Meeting & Pickup
What's Included
✓ Included
FromUSD1,399p/pBased on a private tour for 2 people. Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel
Price includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.
Traveler Reviews
Seamless from pickup to drop-off. China truly exceeded our expectations.
We saw all the highlights of China without the crowds. Worth every penny.