Move over, Elsa—Harbin has crafted its own icy magic! ❄️ A stunning installation of hundreds of glittering roses, frozen inside a 15-meter-wide ice wall, is drawing crowds to the city’s historic Chinese Baroque district. The crimson and purple blooms, preserved like jewels behind crystal-clear ice, symbolize Harbin’s reputation as a ‘city of eternal romance’ 💖, even in -20°C winters.
Standing two meters tall, the frosty floral masterpiece has become a must-see backdrop for selfies 📸 as visitors flood northeast China’s ice tourism hotspot. Locals say the roses—which refuse to wilt under the freeze—represent Harbin’s resilience and creativity. ‘It’s like nature and art did a collab,’ one TikToker posted 🎨.
With Harbin in peak tourism season, the installation adds to the region’s allure, blending history (the Daowai District’s architecture dates back a century!) with Instagram-worthy innovation. Who needs spring when winter can bloom this beautifully? 🌸
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