Harbin Ice and Snow World
Harbin Ice and Snow World located in Songbei District of Harbin City and on the north bank of Songhua River opens on December 25 or 26 every year.
Combining the essence of the art of ice and snow with ice-snow recreational activities, Harbin Ice and Snow World is the largest ice and snow party in the world with massive ice art sculptures, the ice world offers fun recreational activities and colored ice night views.
As the main venue of Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, Harbin Ice and Snow World was established on the bank of the beautiful Songhua River at the end of 1999. now recognized as the hottest winter spot in China.
What to See in Harbin Ice and Snow World
There are six scenic areas in Harbin Ice and Snow World, which are the ourney of Civilization, the Journey of Art, the Journey of City, the Journey of Happiness, the Journey of Dreams, and the Journey of Ice and Snow Sports.
As the vanguard of the art of ice and snow in Harbin and the world, Harbin Ice and Snow World is attracting countless tourists from home and abroad and will surprise China and the whole world with its perfect combination of art and advanced technology.
When was Ice and Snow World Built
Harbin Ice-snow World was built in 1999. Harbin Ice and Snow World have moved several times. Finally, on its 3rd session in 2001, Harbin Ice and Snow World was decided on a permanent site eventually on the west zone of the Sun Island on the north bank of Songhua River.
The west zone of Sun Island covers an area of 2.82 million square meters, including the Ice and Snow World. The tourist resort is being built on the base of the year-round scenery of Harbin Ice and Snow World. And there will be an international-standard golf course, water park sports recreational facilities, and European-style landscape in the resort.
Eastern Scenic Area
Eastern Scenic Area features ice and snow activities and children’s recreational activities, consisting of large man-made skiing fields, large ice slides, a children’s playground, a Christmas square, a maze, large inflated buildings, and other facilities for entertainment.
What to See & Do
Equipped with children’s favorite amusement programs, Features of Eastern Scenic Area meets children’s demand for ice and snow activities. Inside the large inflated buildings, there are services such as shopping, dining, and skiing equipment rental that are provided to visitors. There are also lounges and dressing rooms for visitors.
Central Scenic Area
Central Scenic Area is the main area of the whole park, featuring sightseeing and large-scale activities. It consists of a variety of scenic spots, including Mount Everest, Mount Yan Genghua, Time Square, giant ice porticos, multicolor ice screens, and fountains.
What to See & Do
This area offers sights of educational significance. The magnificent models of Mount Everest and Mount Yan Genghua are based on the glorious deed of Yan Genghua’s climbing up Mount Everest, inspiring people to try their best to overcome difficulties. The large square is used to hold many activities, such as opening ceremonies, artistic performances, super aqueous Disco, and masquerades.
Western Scenic Area
It is a comprehensive recreation area, consisting of a dozen of sites and exciting activities, including Northeast China Folk Garden, European Garden, Adventure Park, extreme ice and snow activities, snowfield karting, snowfield motorcycles, and snow mountain for climbing.
What to See & Do
Visitors can enjoy the artistic ice and snow buildings of various styles, take part in exciting ice and snow amusement activities, and have a taste of the authentic cuisines in North China and Russian cuisines.
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