Harbin Ice and Snow World
哈尔滨冰雪大世界 · Hā’ěrbīn Bīngxuě Dàshìjiè
A winter-only city of illuminated ice buildings cut from the Songhua River, the heart of the ice festival.
Booking recommendedBring your passport3–4 hours (go at dusk)
Tip
Arrive around 15:30 to see it in daylight and then lit up. Hand warmers and a spare power bank are essential.
- Opening hours
- Winter only. The 2025–26 season opened 17 Dec 2025 (from 10:00, venues until about 22:00) and closed early on 21 Feb 2026 after record warm weather. 2026–27 dates are announced in autumn, usually November–December. Outside the season, the indoor ice-and-snow hall on the site may be open; check first. To be confirmed
- Price
- 2025–26: ¥328 adult (¥298 in the opening week, cut to ¥228 at the end); ¥240 concessions. 2026–27 prices not yet announced.
- How to book
- Buy online with your passport on Trip.com or the official WeChat account, or at the gate. Tickets are dated; buy a day or two ahead around New Year and Chinese New Year.
- Getting there
- Metro Line 2 to Bingxue Dashijie station
- Address in Chinese
- 黑龙江省哈尔滨市松北区太阳岛西侧冰雪大世界
Photo: Rincewind42 · CC BY 2.0
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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