Move over, ice sculptures – Harbin’s latest winter sensation is frozen pears, and they’re going viral! As China’s northeastern ‘Ice City’ continues to dazzle tourists, local vendors are leveling up their fruit game to charm visitors from warmer regions.
Imagine biting into a pear transformed by -20°C magic: crunchy yet sweet, served in Insta-worthy bite-sized cubes or fancy platters. Some eateries are now adding frozen persimmons and other seasonal fruits to their menus, turning frosty snacks into a full-blown cultural experience.
\"Southern tourists initially found whole frozen pears too hard to handle,\" laughs vendor Li Mei. \"Now they’re taking selfies with our fruit plates like they’re at a Michelin-starred restaurant!\" The trend highlights how traditional winter foods are being reinvented for today’s experience-driven travelers.
Food bloggers are calling it #FrostBiteGoals, while tourism officials note a 40% spike in winter fruit-related posts. Could this chilly delicacy become northeast China’s next cultural export? One thing’s certain: in Harbin’s subzero wonderland, even fruit gets the VIP treatment!
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