Harbin, northeast China’s icy playground, just dropped its coolest winter flex yet: a 20-meter-tall snowman rocking a red beanie and striped scarf! This frosty giant, towering near the Qunli River in Daoli District, officially kicks off the city’s snow tourism season and the hype for the 2024 Harbin Ice and Snow Festival starting January 5.
Think snow slides, neon-lit ice castles, and sculptures so intricate they’d make Elsa jealous —Harbin’s festival is a bucket-list winter escape. Locals say the supersized snowman (let’s call him Frosty’s Chinese cousin) is already drawing crowds snapping selfies and sipping hot cocoa.
Pro tip for travelers: Pack your warmest layers and join the global chill-seekers flocking here! With cross-cultural events and Instagram-ready ice art, Harbin proves winter is anything but boring.
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This frosty giant, towering near the Qunli River in Daoli District, officially kicks off the city’s snow tourism season and the hype for the 2024 Harbin Ice and Snow Festival starting January 5.
—Harbin’s festival is a bucket-list winter escape. Locals say the supersized snowman (let’s call him Frosty’s Chinese cousin) is already drawing crowds snapping selfies and sipping hot cocoa. 
