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Move over, tropical beaches – there’s a new cold-weather king in town! Harbin, China’s northeastern gem known for its -30°C winters, is smashing tourism records faster than you can say ‘hotpot.’
Why Everyone’s Obsessed
Imagine castles carved from ice, neon-lit snow sculptures, and ice slides that’d make Elsa jealous! CGTN’s travel reporter Idah Waringa found locals turning glacial landscapes into golden opportunities, with this year’s Spring Festival crowds packing hotels like never before.
How Ice Became Gold
• 24/7 Winter Wonderland: Giant ice mazes and subzero art galleries • Frosty Foodie Scene: Street vendors serving steaming buns through snowstorms • Viral Moments: Ice-diving grandmas and #PolarSelfie challenges spreading globally
“It’s not just about surviving winter,” Waringa reports. “They’re redefining cold-weather culture while boosting local businesses.”
cold-weather king in town! Harbin, China’s northeastern gem known for its -30°C winters, is smashing tourism records faster than you can say ‘hotpot.’ 
CGTN’s travel reporter Idah Waringa found locals turning glacial landscapes into golden opportunities, with this year’s Spring Festival crowds packing hotels like never before.
