Winter Wonderland Alert: Harbin’s Snow Sculpture Expo Goes Viral
Step into a frosty fantasy at the 38th Taiyang Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, where a 15-meter-tall ‘Mr. Snowman’ is stealing hearts ❄️. The expo, currently underway in the Sun Island Scenic Area, showcases over 120 snow sculptures blending traditional Chinese motifs with Frozen-worthy ice magic.
This year’s installations feature augmented reality tours – scan QR codes to see sculptures ‘come alive’ with folklore animations 📱✨. Local artists tell us: ‘We’re mixing 500-year-old carving techniques with AI design tools – it’s winter art 2.0!’
Why Gen Z Can’t Stop Posting:
• Ice replicas of K-pop idols (yes, BTS snow statues exist)
• Midnight UV light shows turning snow into neon canvases
• DIY sculpture zones where visitors carve their own memes ❄️🔧
Pro tip: The expo runs through March 1st, perfect for Lunar New Year travelers! 🧧
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Live: Iconic snow sculpture art installations in China's Harbin
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