5-Day Harbin Snow Town Tour

5 Days Harbin Snow Town Tour Highlights

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Overview

Harbin has been a country treasure. For its physical size, the city core is alarmingly calm -- a different world compared to many big cities in China. Automobiles and even bikes are banned from the rustic cobblestone roads of Zhongyang Dajie, the main drag of the city's historic district. Here's where you'll get to see old city architectural treasures.

In the winter, Harbin transforms into a magical fairyland filled with incredible ice sculptures, stunning ice lanterns, and Russian-style ice buildings. You'll find its famous amazing ice waterfall in Jingpohu Lake and fascinating scenery in Snow Town -- all which make this trip a true one-of-a-kind experience.

Day 1 Harbin-Arrival 

Meals: Chinese Lunch

Accommodation:

Gonghui Hotel **** or similar class

Your Harbin Snow Town tour starts off by easing you in upon arrival, you will be picked up at Harbin Airport by one of our tour guides and transfer you to your hotel.

After a short break, Sublime China will escort you to have lunch.

This afternoon your Harbin Snow Town tour guide will drive you to visit the famous St. Sophia Church, the largest Eastern Orthodox Church in the Far East.

From there you'll get to stroll around the well-known Central Street, the first European Style street in China. It's often considered as the “Oriental Paris”.

Overnight you stay in Harbin.

Day 2 Harbin-Jingpohu-Mudanjiang

Meals:Buffet breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Accommodation:

Holiday Inn Mudanjiang Hotel **** or similar class

Welcome to day 2 of your Harbin Snow Town tour, it starts after breakfast. Your tour guide will pick you up and escort you (5 hours commute) to visit the fascinating Jingpohu Lake.

Here's where you'll get to enjoy its spectacular ice waterfall, massive typical rime, all which are the masterpiece of wild nature.

You can also have the chance to see the amazing winter diving along the lake performed by the famous Mr. Geng Huanran. He owns the bragging rights of being the first person in the world to dive off the cliff.

You'll also may get to see people winter fishing along the lake, which provides a classic winter ambiance.

After that, your Harbin Snow Town tour guide will drive to downtown Mudanjiang city where you'll stay overnight.

Day 3 Mudanjiang-Snow Town 

Meals:Buffet breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Accommodation:

Days Hotel and Resort **** or similar class

Welcome to day 3 of your Harbin Snow Town Tour, today you'll take a 3-hour commute to the famous Shuangfeng Snow Town.

Its unique snowy backdrop makes it the “NO.1 Snow Town” in China, it's a must-see for any winter loving traveler.

On the way, you'll see the spectacular view of the forest, covered by a sea of snow.

Upon arrival, you'll visit Xueyun Street and enjoy its breathtaking snowy views, spending time in a traditional local home.

Afterward, you'll get to stroll around the region and explore more on your own.

Overnight you'll get to spend the night in snow town at the Superior Hotel, Days Inn and Suites.

Day 4 Snow Town-Harbin

Meals:Buffet breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Accommodation:

Gonghui Hotel **** or similar class

It's day 4 of your Harbin Snow Town tour and it starts after breakfast. The morning shine gives the snow that extra sparkle -- simply breathtaking.

Feel free to make a snowman, or a few snowballs if you catch our drift...

Remember: Make sure you get your battery in full charge before we leave for our 5-hour drive back to Harbin.

Tonight, your Harbin Snow Town tour guide will take you to visit the famous Harbin Ice and Snow World (Harbin Ice Festival is supposed to be held from January 5 to February 5 every year) to enjoy the whimsical ice sculptures.

As one of the TOP 4 Ice Festivals in the world, the Harbin Ice Festival has become the most important festival in Harbin -- it's a local favorite. The month is filled with many activities for locals and visitors, such as winter swimming, ball games on ice, football games, skiing, ice sculpture competitions, ice photographing, wedding and much more.

After the tour, your tour guide will drive you back to your hotel in Harbin.

Day 5 Harbin-departure

Meals:Buffet breakfast, Chinese Lunch

It may be your last day but there are more highlights of Harbin city to see. The Sun Island is the unique riverside grassland which is located in the city center.

It covers a total area of 88 sq.km. The island features suburban scenery, ice and snow art, folkways and customs of Northern China, European style.

You'll then visit the Siberia Tiger Forest Park which is the largest base of Siberia Tigers in China.

It's located at the north bank of Songhuajiang River and covers an area of 1.44 million sq.m. The Tiger Park covers an area of 360,000 sq.m. and features both the Adult Tiger Park, Baby Tiger Park and Science& Education Exhibition Center.

After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight, ending your unforgettable Harbin Snow Town tour.