Embark on a winter adventure that transcends imagination in Heilongjiang! Picture yourself wandering through a real-life rendition of Elsa’s ice palace, complete with ice walls, staircases, and shimmering turrets straight from a fairy tale. Bundle up in your warmest coats because the fantasy becomes a reality at the Harbin Ice Festival 2024!

This frosty fiesta transforms the city into a magical wonderland where buildings sparkle like diamonds under the winter sun, and the night sky is a canvas of colours, all crafted from ice. It’s as cool as it sounds – pun intended! The festival opens its icy arms to the world in late December, keeping the chill and thrill alive until late February.

While the official ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for January 5th, 2024, you can catch a sneak peek of the mesmerizing ice and snow sculptures starting December 17th, 2023.The crown jewel of Harbin, the Ice and Snow World, is where the magic unfolds. Unlike Cinderella’s ball, there’s no closing ceremony; the party lasts until March when the sun decides it’s time for the enchanting ice structures to melt away. Pack your bags and witness the captivating beauty of Heilongjiang in winter – where every moment is a fairy tale come true!