Harbin Snow Town Signature

Beijing

After breakfast, transfer to the railway station and take a bullet train to Harbin. Harbin is located in Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China. The city is famously known as the “Ice City” because of its extremely cold winter, large-scale ice festival and strong Russian architectural influence. Estimated bullet train journey: Around 5–6 hours, depending on the train schedule Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Overnight: Harbin

Harbin City

Upon arrival in Harbin, the group will stop at a winter clothing shop. This gives travellers the opportunity to purchase or add essential winter items such as thick jackets, gloves, snow boots, thermal wear, beanies, scarves or heat packs if needed. This is an important stop because Harbin can be extremely cold during the winter season, especially at night. Recommended visit duration: 45–60 minutes Main activities: Winter clothing shopping and cold-weather preparation

Harbin Music Park, Harbin

The Giant Snowman is one of Harbin’s popular winter icons. This large snow sculpture is a favourite photography spot for visitors who want to experience the true winter atmosphere of Harbin. It is a suitable short stop for group photos before continuing with the city sightseeing programme. Distance from central Harbin: Approximately 10–20 kilometres, depending on hotel location Estimated journey time: Around 20–40 minutes Recommended visit duration: 30–45 minutes Main activities: Photography and winter sightseeing

Songhua River Area, Harbin

The Songhua River is the main river flowing through Harbin. During winter, parts of the river may freeze, creating a unique winter landscape in the city. The bridge and riverbank areas offer scenic views of Harbin’s winter atmosphere and are suitable for photography and light sightseeing. Recommended visit duration: 20–30 minutes Main activities: Photography and riverfront sightseeing

Northern end of Central Street

The Flood Control Memorial Tower is one of Harbin’s important city landmarks. It was built to commemorate the city’s successful flood control efforts during the major Songhua River flood in 1957. Its location near Central Street and Songhua River makes it a convenient stop for sightseeing and photography. Distance from Songhua River Bridge: Approximately 1–3 kilometres Estimated journey time: Around 5–15 minutes Recommended visit duration: 20–30 minutes Main activities: Photography, city history and riverfront sightseeing

China Snow Town

After breakfast, depart from Harbin to China Snow Town. The road journey takes approximately 5.5–6 hours, depending on weather, traffic and winter road conditions. China Snow Town, also known as Xuexiang, is located in a forest and mountain area in Heilongjiang Province. It is famous for its thick natural snow, wooden houses covered with heavy snow and fairytale-like winter scenery. Distance from Harbin: Approximately 280 kilometres Estimated journey time: Around 5.5–6 hours Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Overnight: Snow Town

Shuangfeng Forest Farm, Hailin, Heilongjiang

Snow Town is one of China’s most famous winter destinations. It is well known for its thick snow coverage, soft snow formations and traditional wooden buildings covered with layers of snow. In the evening, the village becomes especially beautiful when the lights are turned on, creating a magical winter atmosphere that is ideal for photography. Recommended visit duration: Afternoon until evening Main activities: Snow village walk, photography, sightseeing and overnight winter village experience

Snow Town Scenic Area

Xueyun Street is the main walking street inside Snow Town. It is lined with wooden buildings, small shops, decorative lights and snow-covered rooftops. This is one of the most photogenic areas in Snow Town, especially in the evening when the lights create a fairytale winter village atmosphere. Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours Main activities: Walking tour, photography and enjoying Snow Town’s winter atmosphere

Snow Town Scenic Area

The Fairy Tale Post Office is one of the charming photo spots in Snow Town. Visitors may take photos, explore the area and purchase small souvenirs or postcards. Its design and setting add to the fairytale character of the Snow Town experience. Recommended visit duration: 20–30 minutes Main activities: Photography and souvenir stop

Snow Town Scenic Area

Bangchui Mountain Observation Walkway offers a higher viewpoint over Snow Town. From this area, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of snow-covered rooftops, village lanes and the surrounding winter landscape. Recommended visit duration: 45–60 minutes Main activities: Scenic walk and panoramic photography

Snow Town Scenic Area

Depending on the scenic area’s arrangement, evening activities may include a parade, Yangko dance performance or snow disco activity. These activities add a local cultural element to the Snow Town experience and help create a lively winter night atmosphere. Important : Evening activities are subject to the scenic area’s official schedule and weather conditions. Muslim-Friendly Meal Note : There are no halal restaurants in Snow Town. Halal meals will be arranged in the form of self-heating halal rice or packed food.

Harbin

After breakfast, depart from Snow Town and return to Harbin. The journey takes approximately 5.5–6 hours, depending on weather, traffic and winter road conditions. This day focuses mainly on the return journey and lighter city sightseeing after arriving in Harbin. Estimated journey time: Around 5.5–6 hours Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Overnight: Harbin

Daoli District, Harbin

Saint Sophia Cathedral is a former Russian Orthodox church and one of Harbin’s most iconic landmarks. Built in the early 20th century, it is known for its green dome, red-brick exterior and Byzantine-Russian architectural style. Today, the cathedral square is a popular photo stop and a symbol of Harbin’s historical connection with Russian culture and architecture. Distance from Central Street: Approximately 1 kilometre Estimated journey time: Around 5–10 minutes Recommended visit duration: 45–60 minutes Main activities: Photography, architectural sightseeing and city landmark visit

Zhongyang Pedestrian Street, Daoli District, Harbin

Central Street is Harbin’s most famous pedestrian street. It is known for its European-style buildings, souvenir shops, cafés, local stores and lively winter city atmosphere. The street reflects Harbin’s historical development and Russian-influenced architecture, making it one of the best places to experience the city’s unique character. Distance from Saint Sophia Cathedral: Approximately 1 kilometre Estimated journey time: Around 5–10 minutes Recommended visit duration: 1.5–2 hours Main activities: Walking tour, souvenir shopping and street photography

Xiangfang District, Harbin

Volga Manor is a cultural and architectural park inspired by Russian-style design. The area features European-Russian buildings, landscaped grounds and many scenic photography spots. It is an excellent place to experience Harbin’s Russian-influenced heritage while enjoying beautiful winter scenery. Distance from central Harbin: Approximately 25–35 kilometres Estimated journey time: Around 45–60 minutes Recommended visit duration: 2.5–3.5 hours Main activities: Photography, sightseeing and winter scenery

Inside Volga Manor

Petrov Art Palace is one of the Russian-style buildings within Volga Manor. Its exterior design makes it a beautiful stop for photography and architectural sightseeing. Recommended visit duration: 20–30 minutes Main activities: Photography and architectural sightseeing

Inside Volga Manor

St. Nicholas Church at Volga Manor is a Russian Orthodox-style building that reflects Harbin’s historical and cultural relationship with Russian influence. The building is a popular photo spot and adds to the European atmosphere of the manor. Recommended visit duration: 20–30 minutes Main activities: Photography and cultural sightseeing

Inside Volga Manor

Vodka Castle is a Russian-themed building within Volga Manor. For a Muslim-friendly tour, this stop should be positioned as an architectural and photography visit only, not as a drinking-related activity. Recommended visit duration: 20–30 minutes Main activities: Photography and sightseeing

Inside Volga Manor

Castle Snow Tubing offers a fun and easy winter activity suitable for travellers who want to enjoy snow without needing skiing skills. The activity is subject to weather, snow conditions and current operating arrangements. Recommended activity duration: 30–45 minutes Main activities: Light snow activity and winter fun

Harbin City

A stop at a local mosque will be arranged to allow Muslim travellers to perform prayers. This is an important part of the Muslim-friendly arrangement and helps ensure that the daily travel programme considers prayer needs. Recommended duration: 30–45 minutes

Harbin Ice and Snow World Scenic Area, Harbin

Harbin Ice & Snow World is one of the most famous winter attractions in China. The park features large-scale ice and snow structures illuminated with colourful lights at night. Visitors can enjoy ice castles, giant sculptures, illuminated walkways and a spectacular winter festival atmosphere. This is one of the major highlights of the tour. Distance from central Harbin: Approximately 10–20 kilometres Estimated journey time: Around 30–45 minutes Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours Best time to visit: Late afternoon to evening Important: The temperature can be extremely cold at night, so complete winter clothing is essential.

Beijing

After breakfast, transfer to the railway station and take the bullet train back to Beijing. Estimated bullet train journey: Around 5–6 hours, depending on the train schedule Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Overnight: Beijing