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*3 days Harbin Snow and Ice Festival Tour
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  • Destination: Harbin
  • Tour code: HIF03
  • Days:3
  • Price:from US$437
  • Summary: The Ice Festival in Harbin, a pleasure for your Christmas Holiday.
Itinerary

Harbin is the capital city of the Heilongjiang Province which is the most north-easterly part of China and borders Russia. During the long cold winter months the temperature can drop down to as low as -22°F (-30°C).  Snow carvings, ice lanterns, fireworks display and snow recreations make Harbin one of China's most popular winter destinations. Skiing and ice sliding are popular activities. More amazing is winter swimming in the Songhua River, not for the faint of heart.

The Harbin International Ice Festival is one of world's four largest international ice festivals, along with Japan's Sapporo Snow Festival, Canada's Quebec Winter Carnival, and Norway's Ski Festival. It starts annually on January 5 and lasts for over one month. During this period, people throughout the world take part in the various artist, cultural, athletic and tourist events. The 27th Harbin Ice and Snow Festival will start on January 5, 2011. It is a great winter festival and if you are in China during this period, it really should not be missed.

B: Breakfast       L: Lunch        D: Dinner

Day 01 Arrive in Harbin (L+D)
On arrival in Harbin you will be met and transferred to your hotel for two nights stay. After lunch you will be taken on a short sightseeing tour of the city and you will visit Harbin Sun Island Scenic Area and the International Snow sculpture Art Expo. After dinner, visit the Ice and Snow World in the evening.
Accommodation: 4* Kunlun Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 02 Harbin (B+L+D)
Full day tour to the Central Street which is a museum of European architectural styles, St. Sophia Orthodox Church and Ice Lantern Gala.

Day 03 Harbin (B)
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Similar Tours:

8 days 2011 Harbin Ice Carnival and Chinese New Year Tour
9 days Winter Ski and Spa Tour

Dates & Price

Group Departure Dates

Starting Date Ending Date Double Occupancy Sole Occupancy
Jan.14, 2011 Jan. 16, 2011 ¥2950 $437 ¥3850 $570
Jan.21, 2011 Jan. 23, 2011 ¥2950 $437 ¥3850 $570
Feb.04, 2011 Feb. 06, 2011 ¥2950 $437 ¥3850 $570
Feb.18, 2011 Feb. 20, 2011 ¥2950 $437 ¥3850 $570

Tailor Made Departures

No. of Pax Price Single Supplement
1 traveler ¥4870 $721 ¥0 $0
2-5 travelers ¥3050 $451 ¥800 $118
Notes:
$=USD, US Dollars
  ¥=RMB or CNY (Chinese Yuan, Renminbi)

* Price is for per person, based on two persons sharing one room.
* This tour is only available in winter in January and February. 


Price Includes:

1. Transportations and transfers in Harbin
2. 2 nights accommodation in 4* hotel with private facilities
3. All meals specified in the itinerary
4. Private English speaking guide for all sightseeing and entrance fees

Price Excludes:

1. Flights arriving and departing Harbin
2. Chinese visa fee.
3. Travel insurance.
4. Expenses in hotels such as laundry, tips, telephone and room service, etc.
5. Gratuities for service provided by tour guides and drivers.
6. Other personal expenses.

Comments
Traveler

me and a few friends are coming over to harbin for around 10 days.........during which we would like to snowboard and ski ect..........is there public slopes nearby? if so can i have a full price list of accomidation and activitys in pounds/sterling

many thanks

China Holidays
Dear Sir/Madam Many thanks for your interest to our tour programme. I have sent an email with a sample itinerary with quotation to you. Please always feel free to contact me for any questions or if you would like to make any adjustment to the itinerary. Our email address is contact@chinaholidays.com Thanks again China Holidays Beijing Office
Russ Hazzard

I never realized this existed until tonight when I saw it on Diane Sawyer TV.

If a person flew into Shanghai could one take a First Class train to Harbin and

how long would that take and cost. Also can you forward pictures of close

acccomodations and advise on various prices for say a week or 10 days?

I Googled R.Todd King and was fascinated.

China Holidays
Dear Mr Hazzard Thanks for your enquiry. As for the train from Shanghai to Harbin, I would sugget you to take flight instead of train which is 33 hours journey with a cost of USD148 per person including booking fee. The train tickets are in very high demands during 20th Jan to first half of Febuary as then will be Chinese New Year festival. Hotels in Harbin, we recommend 4* Kunlun Hotel which is USD68 per room per night and 5* Shangri-la Hotel which is approximately USD160-180 per room per night. I look forward to hearing any further news from you. Thanks again and all best regards, China Holidays Inbound Team
Traveler

Would like to visit the Ice Festival January 2011 and also Beijing (Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace) Xian (Terracotta Warriors) and Guillin (boat trip optional) Could you please inform us if this is possible and approximate costs.

China Holidays
Please check your email for detailed itinerary and cost.
Traveler

I have just returned from the Harbin Ice and Snow World. It was a fabulous sight and I will probably go again next year. One thing missing was a layout of the displays in English. The only display board I saw on site was in Chinese.
Would it be possible to get a diagram of the displays in English?
Many thanks Roy Bonning. Gold Coast. Australia.

China Holidays
Please check your email for details.
Traveler

I would like to visit harbin . Can you tell me when is the best time to visit.

China Holidays
Hello, the Harbin Ice Festival starts annually on Jan. 5 and lasts for over one month. The best time to visit Harbin is January and early February.
Gino Lee

When does the festival finish? I was planning to go in the last week of February, hopefully it is still on then!

China Holidays
Hello, the ending date of the festival depends upon the weather. When it gets warm and ice begins to melt, visitors are no longer allowed in since it's unsafe.
Traveler

I just got back from Harbin . . . wow it was amazing. Honestly, I recommend you go. Yea, it's cold, but the atmosphere is really special and unlike anything I've ever seen before.


I'm gonna try and go back in 2011, so if anyone's interested in meeting up and checking out the sculptures be in touch.

alpa malani

we r two of us .we would like to come and visit harbin next january in 2011 around 27th january for 2-3 days .we would like to visit sun island park,ice and snow world,zhaolin park and anything u suggest.we are pure vegetarian.kindly let me know the cost .which airport should i land on when i am coming from india.please reply.

China Holidays
Dear Alpa, Thanks for your enquiry. The cost for a private tour for 2 is roughly USD430-450 per person in January 2011. It includes 2 nights twin-share 4* hotel room, private transfers, entrance fees to all sites listed above, private English speaking guide. I would suggest you to have own lunches and dinners. Guide can help to book the table where you may choose own dishes. Harbin has some very nice vegetarian restaurants. The airport you will land is Harbin airport. From India, you would enter China from either Beijing or Shanghai, then transit to Harbin. There are frequent domestic links between these cities. For further information, please send email to contact@chinaholidays.com. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Traveler

Dear Sir

we would like to go to Harbin to see the ice festival, if stay for 4 days from 3 Feb to 6 or 7 Feb
how much for 2 persons include hotel accomodation and tour guide?

regards

China Holidays
Dear Sir/Madam, Thanks for your enquiry. The cost for a private tour for 2 is roughly USD500 per person in Feb 2010. It includes 3 nights twin-share 4* hotel room, private transfers, entrance fees to all sites listed above, private English speaking guide. For further information, please send email to contact@chinaholidays.com. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
LISE POIRIER

I would like to know.....
I see here that the Festival starts on Jan 5th....
If going to Harbin earlier, like Dec. 30th....
is it possible to see the Ice Festival....
will the lights be on...etc....
thank you, lise poirier
SEA THE WORLD

China Holidays
We have received your enquiry email and replied it. If you need any more infomation, please do let us know.
Izy

Hello, may I see some ice sculptures before official starting of the Festival? I'm afraid I have to travel before the date.

China Holidays
Yes the sculptures are actually ready by the end of December. So it is okay if you travel to Harbin around New Years Day.
Traveler

Hello,
We are planning a trip to Harbin Ice Festival in january-february 2010, now i would like to know if You can arrange it for us?
thinking of staying 3-4- days in Harbin, any suggestions what else to visit when in China?
Awaiting Your reply

Traveler
Dear Mr./Mrs. This is China holidays Beijing Office.First thank you so much for your enquiry email. I am very pleased to have the chance to provide tour details for your consideration. please sent mail to below address:contact@chinaholidays.com
Traveler

the ice and snow festival is million pretty, hope stay here long time.

Tricia

Harbin is a really really nice city. Has a 100 years history it was booming with the construction of a railway. Beautiful city I liked the St Sofia Church and Central Street where you felt like walking back to the history. Sun Island is fantastic which reminded lots about Hyde Park in London although The Sun Island is much bigger and ideally has a huge area of everglade which is getting rarely seen in China. Poeple are very friendly and cultured. Always so warm and helpful when I asked them about the bus stops or the road.

Traveler

The dogs are for pulling the sledge.

Traveler

What are the dogs for?

Note: Remember, you can change this itinerary to the way you want or to extend this tour to visit other Chinese cities or even neighboring countries, please do contact us, we will be happy to arrange it for you!

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