Imagine stepping into a kingdom carved entirely from ice and snow —welcome to the 26th Harbin Ice and Snow World in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province! Spanning a jaw-dropping 1 million square meters, this frosty paradise is built with over 300,000 cubic meters of ice and snow, featuring towering sculptures, glittering castles, and electrifying stage shows that’ll make you forget the cold (kind of
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More Than Just Ice 
This year’s theme? A sneak peek into the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games! Designers have woven elements of the upcoming sports event into the park’s architecture, blending athletic energy with artistic frost. Think: ice slides shaped like ski jumps and LED-lit snow sculptures celebrating Asia’s diverse cultures.
Behind the Frost 
Reporters Zheng and Wang from CGTN toured the park, highlighting its \"epic scale and mind-blowing creativity.\" From dancing ice dragons to neon-lit nighttime spectacles, every corner is a photo op waiting to happen . Pro tip: Pack your warmest gear—temps here dip below -20°C!
Whether you’re a winter sports fan, a culture enthusiast, or just someone who loves a good Instagram moment, Harbin’s icy playground is a bucket-list must.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com