🧊 Harbin Ice and Snow World
Harbin, China
Usually: Opens mid-to-late December and runs to late February (last season: Dec 17, 2025 – Feb 21, 2026); the official date is usually announced only days before openingDates TBA
Giant castles carved from Songhua River ice, lit up at night—the world's largest ice festival.
Good to know
- Nights drop below −25°C; bring heat packs and insulated boots.
- Phones die fast in the cold—keep a power bank in an inner pocket.