Move over, Frosty—Harbin’s colossal snowman is stealing the spotlight this winter! Standing at a jaw-dropping 18 meters (that’s taller than a five-story building!) and crafted from 2,000 cubic meters of snow, this icy giant has become an annual must-see in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province.
By day, visitors marvel at its intricate details, but at night? The snowman transforms into a glittering beacon as neon-lit buildings paint the sky in electric hues. Harbin, known as China’s ‘Ice City’, has long been a winter paradise, blending sub-zero temps with fiery creativity. From ice castles to snow festivals, the city draws adventurers and Instagrammers alike—proving that cold hands can still make hot content.
Local artists work round the clock to maintain this frozen icon, which symbolizes both tradition and modern winter tourism. As one traveler put it: ‘It’s like stepping into a real-life snow globe—but with better photo ops!’
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Live: Giant snowman makes annual appearance in Harbin, NE China
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