On Tuesday, UN Tourism formally recognized Harbin, a northeastern city in the Chinese mainland, for its leadership and excellence in ice-snow tourism development. This honor underscores Harbin’s evolution into a major winter destination attracting growing numbers of domestic and international visitors.
Renowned for its spectacular ice and snow sculptures at the annual Ice and Snow World, the city has expanded its winter portfolio by launching more than 100 themed events this season. Highlights include illuminated ice lantern fairs, night-time light shows, glacier hiking adventures and interactive ice-carving workshops.
Local authorities aim to stimulate the cold-weather economy and reinforce Harbin’s status as a leading global hub for winter tourism. By offering diverse, immersive experiences, the city is tapping into the rising demand among young global citizens, tech-savvy travelers and culture enthusiasts for unique seasonal attractions.
This winter, travelers can explore Harbin’s expanded slate of ice-snow events and experience firsthand the city’s acclaimed cold-weather charm.
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Harbin recognized by UN Tourism for excellence in ice-snow tourism
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