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Popular attractions such as the big ice slide and the Ferris wheel are in high demand and may require reserving a number after entering; do what you most want first, then stroll the park.

Metro, bus, taxi and driving routes to Ice and Snow World from downtown Harbin, the stations and the airport — all in one guide.

To ski toward Yabuli, take the high-speed train and arrange the shuttle; beginners should start on gentle slopes, wear protectors and ski within their ability.

As the lights come on, the old buildings of Central Street and the riverside night scene take on a special charm; a stroll downtown followed by the ice lanterns at Ice and Snow World is a classic night route.

As night falls and the lanterns light up, the ice buildings and snow sculptures become a glittering fairy tale — the golden time for a night visit.

The snow sculptures around Sun Island are monumental and detailed, best photographed in good daylight; combined with Ice and Snow World on the same side, you get "snow by day, ice lanterns by night".

In peak winter season city traffic is heavy; crossing the river by metro toward Songbei is easiest. Avoid the closing-time taxi rush, and if driving, slow down on icy roads.

Peak winter season is busy; Ice and Snow World uses real-name booking, so buy online in advance and bring your original ID card.

How to dress at minus twenty or thirty degrees? Layers, protection for head and hands, heat packs and a thermos — with these points you can enjoy Harbin comfortably in winter.

This season’s main ice buildings and large snow sculptures each have their own character — translucent by day and glowing by night — popular spots for photos.

Each winter natural ice blocks are harvested from the Songhua River, transported to the park, cut, stacked and carved layer by layer into castles and colonnades — the making of the ice buildings.

A new season of Ice and Snow World has opened, building vast ice architecture from the natural ice and snow of the Songhua River, glowing with lights at night.