Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival 2011 | China Tours

Harbin is the capital city of the Heilongjiang Province which is the most north-easterly part of China and borders Russia. During the long cold winter months the temperature can drop down to as low as -22°F (-30°C). Snow carvings, ice lanterns, fireworks display and snow recreations make Harbin one of China’s most popular winter destinations.

The Harbin International Ice Festival is one of world’s four largest international ice festivals, along with Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival, Canada’s Quebec Winter Carnival, and Norway’s Ski Festival. It starts annually on January 5 and lasts for over one month, weather permitting. During this period, people throughout the world take part in the various artist, cultural, athletic and tourist events.

The 27th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival will start on December 1, 2010 and last to February 28, 2011. The ceremony will be officially held in January 5, 2011. As it before the festival is held with many winter activities, such as alpine skiing, sledding, winter-swimming, ice sculpture competition, ice & snow carnival, ice lantern exhibition and firework display etc. Come with us, alternatively, meet us there. We will discover the interesting winter facts and do the "adventurous" things in the China's 'North Pole'- Harbin.

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