A Short Getaway to Harbin Ice Festival

Between late December to mid-March, the internationally-renowned Harbin in Northeast China blossoms into a spectacle of the world's biggest ice and snow festival. As you explore the city, you will encounter fantastic ice sculptures brimming with neon lights.

Harbin

3 nights private tour from SGD $5,100 per person

Journey highlights

Admire the world's largest ice and snow festival
Explore landmark architectures which borrows influences from both China and Russia
Gain insight into the historical power struggle between Russians, Chinese, Japanese, Mongols, Koreans and other ethnicities in Harbin
This festival is only available between end December to mid-March

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Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
Private international airport transfers in destination
Your own private, English-speaking local guides
Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
Entrance to must-see local sites
Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support

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The north-eastern provinces of China are famed for their short, cool summers and long, freezing winters, due to their proximity with the cooler climes of Russia and North Korea. But it is the freezing winters when the cities of Harbin and Jilin are at their most spectacular. Harbin, China’s famed ‘city of ice’ transforms into a winter wonderland from December, when the dazzling Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival takes over the city. Temperatures of below -11°C ensure that the remarkable ice sculptures, carved from ice hewn from the Songhua River, remain pristine throughout the festival, that runs until the end of January. The city of Jilin is famous for its rime ice that clings to the willow trees on the banks of the Songhua River, in the sub-zero temperatures of January and February. This natural phenomenon occurs when the vapour rises from the river to meet the -20°C winter air, resulting in stunning crystalline formations on the trees.

Itinerary

Day 1-4

Harbin, China

Arriving into Harbin, you will be transferred into your hotel to rest.

Your Harbin city tour will bring you into the key highlights such as Saint Sophia Church, Stalin Park and Zhongyang Pedestrian Street. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious hot pot dinner before continuing into the colourful Ice Lantern Festival in Zhaolin Park.

The next day, enjoy a visit to the Sun Island across the Songhua River to appreciate the magnificent snow sculptures. Continue to the Provincial Museum to learn about the power struggles between different empires throughout history.

After a Russian Dinner, we continue the visit to Ice Snow World where there are plenty of ice sculptures showcased.

Accommodation: Sofitel Harbin ( 3 nights )

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Price Guide: (per person based on double occupancy and excludes international flights)

Departing	Price from^* Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers. Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type. Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.	Deposit from ^*	Enquire
March 2025	SGD $5,200	SGD $800	plan your trip
December 2025	SGD $5,400	SGD $800	plan your trip
January 2026	SGD $5,400	SGD $800	plan your trip
February 2026	SGD $5,200	SGD $800	plan your trip

March 2025
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Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $5,200
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SGD $800
December 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $5,400
Deposit from*
SGD $800
January 2026
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $5,400
Deposit from*
SGD $800
February 2026
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
SGD $5,200
Deposit from*
SGD $800
plan your trip

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