The 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World, now operating in its largest-ever iteration since opening on December 17, 2025, continues to captivate visitors with its 1.2 million-square-meter frozen landscape in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. This year's 'Fairytale World of Ice and Snow' theme integrates advanced lighting systems and interactive technologies, enhancing traditional ice sculptures that reflect both Chinese cultural motifs and global architectural influences.
Key attractions like the 420-meter ice slide – the world's longest – and rotating snowflake-themed Ferris wheel have drawn over 1 million visitors in the first two weeks, including 30% international tourists. Local authorities report a 22% year-on-year increase in hotel bookings, signaling strong post-pandemic recovery for winter tourism in the Chinese mainland.
Cultural performances nightly at 7 PM showcase collaborations between Uygur dancers from Xinjiang and Harbin's ice acrobats, while temperature-controlled viewing pods allow comfortable observation of -25°C outdoor exhibitions. The park will operate through March 2026, with Lunar New Year celebrations expected to peak at 80,000 daily visitors.
