The 8th Ice and Snow World opened to visitors in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on January 5 and continues until February 25. More than 2000 ice sculptures are on display at the annual event.

The city’s location in northeast China accounts for its arctic climate which provides abundant ice and snow. The ‘Ice City’ of Harbin is recognized as home to ice and snow art in China and is famous for its exquisite sculptures.

The fabulous Ice Lantern Festival was the forerunner of the current event and is still perhaps the best loved part of the festival in the opinion of those who come to Harbin annually.

Harbin Ice and Snow World:

Admission Fee: 150 yuan for adults and 75 yuan for kids. Opening hours: 9:00-22:00 Bus Route: 29, 88, 118, 80, 85

Website: http://www.hrbicesnow.com/8th/en/index.asp

Sun Island Park

Admission Fee: 30 yuan for adults and 15 yuan for kids (extra 50 yuan for the Snow Sculpture Art Exposition).

Opening hours: 8:00-17:00  

Bus Route: 101,102,103

Zhaolin Park:

Admission Fee: 30 yuan at the time of the Ice Lantern Exhibition and 10 yuan normally. Opening hours: 5:00-18:30

Bus Route: 101,103