Harbin, the frosty playground of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, just scored a whopping 6 billion yuan ($838 million) in tourism revenue during the New Year holiday! 🎉 Known for its jaw-dropping ice sculptures and winter wonderland vibes, the city has become the go-to spot for thrill-seekers and Instagrammers alike this season.
From the Harbin Ice and Snow World (a TikTok favorite 🎥) to the packed-to-the-brim Central Street (3 million visitors in 3 days!), the city is serving serious #WinterGoals. Pro tip: Don’t miss the Modern ice cream bars—locals sold 100,000 of them despite sub-zero temps! 🍦❄️
Other hot spots included:
The wild Siberian Tiger Park 🐅
Polar fun at Harbin Polarland 🐧
The artsy Sun Island Snow Sculpture Expo 🎨
With ice skating, snowboarding, and hospitality as warm as a hotpot dinner, Harbin’s tourism gold rush shows no signs of cooling down. 🌨️🔥
