The opening ceremony of the Harbin Ice Festival is predicted to be on January 5th, 2026, but the ice and snow sculptures in the Harbin Ice and Snow World are expected to open around Christmas and last until February 2026.
Worried about how to stay warm in temperatures of minus 20 or 30 degrees? Concerned about waiting for a ride in the icy snow? Afraid of missing out on the true culture of Northern China? Leave all these worries to us.
Our recommended Harbin tours below are designed to help you start to plan a memorable winter vacation in Northeast China.
Feel free to tell us your requirements and interests — our experienced travel advisors are ready to tailor-make your dream trip.
With China Highlights, your travel will be:
- FlexibleTravel at your own pace and make last-minute changes.
- ReliableWith over 20 years of experience, we provide 24/7 private advisor assistance.
- No obligatory visits to tourist shopsWe do not organize visits to tourist shops unless you request them.
Harbin Ice Festival Private Tours
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Siberian Tiger Park, Ice & Snow World, Sun Island, Jihua Ski Resort
Sun Island, Foodie Tour, Ice & Snow World
Siberian Tiger Park, Ice & Snow World, Sun Island, Yabuli Club Med
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Good Experience！！
The experience with Tom was good. Very good choice of venues and restaurants and a lot of good experiences in a short timespan. more
Jul 2025, Iulia
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Beijing Great Wall and Forbidden City tour
We had a great experience with the Great Wall and Forbidden City tour. Our guide, Kevin - was very patient and knowledgeable. The Great Wall was an amazing sight, we were able to walk for about 30 minutes on this tourist-oriented section of the Wall; we were fortunate that the weather was misty and rainy- most days during the summer are very hot and humid. After a lunch nearby, we went on a tour of the Forbidden City; The former palace is a huge area full of history. I highly recommend this tour. more
Jul 2025, Jason
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Hike on the great wall
We booked a hike through China Highlights, where we hiked an unrestored part of the Great Wall. Our tour guide, Oliver, was very nice and shared a lot of history along the way. The hike was about four hours long and took us through various terrain. It was very beautiful. more
Jul 2025, Tobias E
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FAQ about Harbin Winter Trip
1. What are the main venues for the Ice and Snow Festival?
The Ice and Snow World venue, the Sun Island Snow Sculpture Art Expo, and the Zhaolin Park Ice Lantern Festival venue are the three main venues for Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival.
2. What can I do in December before the festival?
Before the opening of the Ice and Snow Festival venues, huge snow and ice sculptures are being created in the middle of December. As the venues are closed before late December, you are unable to see the sculpting process up close. However, there are still many other places to see...
At Central Street, you can see how people make (smaller) snow sculptures if lucky enough. Take the warm shuttle bus to Siberian Tigers Park, and you can see Siberian tigers in the outdoors. Have a skiing day or holiday, soak in a hot spring… Although the Ice and Snow Festival doesn't start yet, you can still have fun in Harbin!
3. How to protect my digital products?
Batteries are affected easily by low temperatures. When outside, put your cell phone and camera in a warm bag or inside your coat. If you plan to take a lot of pictures, do bring a spare battery as batteries run out quickly in low temperatures.
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