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Harbin Ice Festival
4 days, Beijing to Beijing
Itinerary
Day 1Beijing
Arrive at the train station by the designated meeting time and meet your CEO and group. Board an overnight train to Harbin.
Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Day 2Harbin
Arrive in Harbin this morning and enjoy a walking tour along central avenue. Later, experience the Ice Festival enjoying the stunning Ice sculptures and sunset over the city. Continue to explore this evening soaking up the colourful winter wonderland and making the most of festival activities such as sledding and skating.
Harbin City Tour
Learn more about the city on a walking tour with your CEO. Stroll along Zhongyang Dajie, also known as "Central Street." One of East Asia's longest pedestrian shopping streets, this is a great place to pick up souvenirs and sample local fare.
Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival
Experience the world's largest snow festival! Over 30-years-old, the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, features impressive snow sculptures and ice lanterns, along with full-scale buildings made from thick blocks of ice taken from the Songhua River. Ice skating, sledding, and the famous "winter swimmers" are all part of the fun in this winter wonderland.
Day 3Harbin
Enjoy a free morning to explore Harbin. This afternoon visit the beautiful Saint Sophia Orthodox Church, before a dumpling making demonstration and local dinner. This evening, board an overnight train to Beijing.
Train is our main mode of transport in China and it's a great way to travel. We aim to get the best sleeping berths available on each train journey. However, train tickets availability is limited during peak travel times, including summer vacations and Chinese national holidays. As such, it is possible that the group may be separated into different carriages or assigned top sleeping berths.
Free Time
Enjoy free time this morning to explore Harbin.
Saint Sophia Orthodox Church
This distinctive structure of red brick and green domed roofs, is one of Harbin's most iconic landmarks. Initially built in 1907 and expanded in 1932, the church was closed for a long period during the Cultural Revolution, before being restored and re-opened as a museum in the 1990s. Tour this fascinating site of cultural heritage and ponder the many old photographs lining the walls.
Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Your Foodie Moment: Dumpling Making Demonstration and Dinner
Embrace northern traditions and engage in a cooking demonstration, learning how to make traditional Chinese dumplings. Indulge in the creations for dinner.
Day 4Beijing
Tour ends on arrival at the train station this morning.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.