Winter just got cooler! The 26th Harbin Ice and Snow World—Asia’s largest ice-and-snow theme park—officially opened this weekend in China’s Heilongjiang Province, dazzling visitors with record-breaking scale and futuristic attractions. Spanning a massive 1 million square meters (up from last year’s 810,000), the park used 300,000 cubic meters of ice and snow to craft its frosty wonders.
This year’s theme, “Dream of Winter, Love among Asia,” nods to the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games (Feb 7–14), with designs inspired by the Olympic Council of Asia’s emblem. Iconic landmarks from 42 countries and three regions across Asia are reimagined in ice, creating a cross-continental winter wonderland.
Thrill-seekers can zoom down the upgraded 24-lane Super Ice Slide , while tech fans dive into VR snowscapes and immersive digital art. New zones blend tradition with innovation—think Game of Thrones-level icy castles meets Ready Player One vibes.
With lantern-lit ice sculptures by day and neon-glowing towers by night, Harbin’s frosty playground is a must-see for travelers and culture buffs. Pro tip: Pack thermals and charge your phone—this Insta-worthy spectacle runs until the Asian Winter Games kick off next year!
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