China · Skiing

7-Day Harbin Winter Tour with Snow Town, Yabuli Skiing and Ice World

7 Days Round trip from 中国黑龙江省哈尔滨市 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Sun Island Scenic Area, including the Giant Panda Pavilion and Ice and Snow Art Museum
02 Discover Harbin's Chinese and Russian heritage at Hagia Sophia Cathedral and the Chinese Baroque Block
03 Experience Snow Town's fairy-tale winter scenery, snow activities, bonfire parties, and night shows
04 Enjoy skiing at Yabuli Ski Resort and relax in forest hot springs
05 Visit Harbin Polar Park for the Beluga Whale Show, Dolphin Show, and Water Dance Show

December to February is the best time to visit Harbin, the "Ice City" and the "Paris of the Far East." In winter, the city feels like a fairytale, with striking Chinese and Russian architectural complexes, seasonal ice and snow attractions, and a rich mix of Russian and Northeast Chinese cuisine. Warm hospitality from the people of Northeast China adds to the charm of this 7-day winter journey.

December to February is the best time to visit Harbin, the "Ice City" and the "Paris of the Far East."

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Harbin

Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

7-Day Harbin Winter Discovery

Day 1

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM: Visit Sun Island Scenic Area, including the Russian-style street, Sun Lake, wetland grassland, Sun Island Giant Panda Pavilion, and Taiyangdao Benxiong Amusement Park. Take the cable car to enjoy the scenery of the Songhua River, see ice sculptures at the Ice and Snow Art Museum, and stroll around Swan Lake.

12:30 PM: Take a break for lunch.

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM: Visit Central Street and taste Harbin snacks.

Day 2

09:00 AM - 09:40 AM: Visit Hagia Sophia Cathedral and learn about its history.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Stroll around the Chinese Baroque Block, with an introduction to the Chinese Baroque architectural style and the life stories of Chinese craftsmen.

12:00 PM: Take a break for lunch.

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM: Walk along Hongjun Street with its Russian-style buildings, and visit Harbin Museum and the Camera Museum.

03:30 PM - 07:00 PM: Go sightseeing at Ice and Snow World and enjoy the slides.

07:30 PM: Take a break for dinner.

Day 3

09:00 AM - 06:00 PM: Visit Snow Town and see iconic attractions such as Snow Street, White Fungus, and Fairy Tale Town in the morning. In the afternoon, experience water-to-ice splashing, snowmobiling, and other recreational activities. In the evening, watch bonfire parties and night shows.

Day 4

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM: Visit Harbin Polar Park. Explore the glacier ocean world and watch performances such as the Beluga Whale Show, the Dolphin Show, and the Water Dance Show.

01:00 PM: Take a break for lunch.

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM: Visit the Confucian Temple.

03:40 PM - 05:00 PM: Visit Harbin Pharmaceutical Group No. 6 Factory.

Day 5

08:40 AM - 09:49 AM: Take the high-speed rail from Harbin West Station to Yabuli Station.

11:00 AM: Arrive at Yabuli Ski Resort.

11:30 AM: Take a break for lunch.

12:30 PM - 05:00 PM: Enjoy skiing at Yabuli Ski Resort and experience hot springs in the forest.

05:30 PM: Take a break for dinner.

06:30 PM - 10:10 PM / 10:22 PM: Return to Harbin.

Day 6

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM: Walk around Volga Manor and admire more than 30 Russian buildings. You can also take part in activities such as a carriage ride and a castle slide.

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM: Take a break for dinner and enjoy the night view from Dragon Tower.

Day 7

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM: Experience the morning market on Hongzhuan Street.

09:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Stroll through Stalin Park.

12:30 PM - 05:00 PM: Take a break for lunch and appreciate Northeastern folk culture in Guandong Old Alley.