Harbin's Ice and Snow World, the planet's largest ice-and-snow theme park, continues to captivate visitors in its 2026 season after opening on December 17, 2025. Located in the capital of China's northeastern Heilongjiang Province, the park features record-breaking attractions including a 420-meter super ice slide and a snowflake-shaped Ferris wheel towering over frozen landscapes.
More than 1.2 million visitors have experienced the park's immersive ice sculptures and nightly light shows since its opening, with tourism officials projecting a 30% increase in international visitors compared to last year. The park's economic impact is equally frosty: local businesses report a 45% surge in winter revenue, bolstering Harbin's position as a key destination in China's US$1.2 trillion winter tourism industry.
Cultural analysts note the park's alignment with China's post-2022 Winter Olympics focus on cold-weather cultural infrastructure. Recent additions include interactive augmented reality ice mazes and climate-controlled performance spaces hosting traditional Manchurian dance troupes.
