World Of Ice

For those who think China does not embrace the winter spirit, Harbin’s festivals will be an unexpected delight.

Since 1963 Harbin has hosted the Ice and Snow Festival which showcases an entire themed city cast from ice blocks produced from the Songhua river. The festival includes an international contest in which ice carvers from around the world compete for prizes and in the process create an amazing sculpture garden in Zhaolin Park. [Read more…]