As blankets of fresh snow transform Heilongjiang Province in the Chinese mainland this January, winter tourism is experiencing a powerful uptick. At the Hengdaohezi Siberian Tiger Park, near Mudanjiang City, visitors have flocked to witness Siberian tigers in their element, racing through drifts, playfully sparring and vying for food in a striking display of winter vitality.
Sightseeing vehicles traverse the park’s snowy landscape, offering up-close views of the "king of beasts" against a backdrop of icy pines. The experience has drawn nature lovers and photographers from across the globe, eager to capture the tigers’ dynamic movements and pristine white setting.
Park officials say that this season’s surge reflects a growing appetite for immersive wildlife encounters on social media and a desire among young travelers for unique, story-worthy experiences. With the snow season in full swing, Heilongjiang’s Siberian Tiger Park stands out as a highlight of the Chinese mainland’s northeast winter tourism circuit.
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Snow season fuels tourism surge at Heilongjiang's Siberian Tiger Park
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