Cultural Experiences & Activities

Immersive Experience of Harbin's Diverse Culture:

 

uIce and Snow Festival Celebration

Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival (every January): One of the world's four major ice and snow festivals, featuring Ice and Snow World, Ice Lantern Garden, Ice Sculpture Competition, etc.

HighlightsOpening ceremony fireworks, ice wedding ceremony.


 

uMusic and Performing Arts

Harbin Summer Music Festival: A major international music event in summer, with performances in streets and theaters.

 

Old Auditorium Concert Hall: Listen to classical music in a century-old Jewish building.

 

uArchitecture and Historical Exploration

European-style Architecture Walking Route: From Central Street to Gogol Street, including St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Jewish New Synagogue.

 

Harbin Museum: Learn about the history of the Chinese Eastern Railway and urban changes.

 

uWinter-exclusive Activities

Songhua River Ice Entertainment: Ride horse-drawn carriages, go sledding, skate.

 

Yabuli Ski Resort (1.5 hours from the city): Professional ski runs and resorts.

 

uHandicrafts and Markets

Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience: Learn paper-cutting, introductory ice sculpture courses (available during the Ice and Snow Festival).

 

Russian Bazaar: Buy souvenirs such as matryoshka dolls and amber.

 

uNature and Ecology

Volga Manor: A replica of a Russian manor, suitable for all seasons; can go sledding in winter.

 

Northeast China Tiger Forest Park: Observe rare Northeast tigers up close.