On Monday, December 15, workers at Music Promenade Square in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province on the Chinese mainland completed the main structure of this year’s giant snowman, the star attraction of the city’s winter festivities.
Standing 19 meters tall, 14 meters long and 11 meters wide, the snowman was built using a record-breaking 3,000 cubic meters of packed snow. Its imposing, rounded figure is punctuated by two red, heart-shaped buttons on a snow-white “belly,” creating a striking visual impact that blends playful charm with monumental scale.
From afar, the snowman seems to tilt its head slightly, its wide smile and gleaming eyes brimming with anticipation. Crowds gather around, capturing photos and sharing clips as Harbin’s frosty landscape transforms into an interactive winter canvas.
The completion of the main structure signals the ramp-up of a schedule full of ice-carving showcases, night-time light installations and cultural performances that will run through late February. For young travelers and digital nomads, the snowman offers an immersive backdrop to experience local craftsmanship and global winter culture.
As temperatures dip well below freezing, this record-setting snow sculpture stands as a testament to communal creativity and the festive spirit driving one of the world’s most talked-about winter attractions. Keep an eye out for the finishing touches, as artists carve in the finer details that will bring the giant figure to life.
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