Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival 2026

January 5 – February 28, 2026Harbin, Heilongjiang, China · Harbin Ice and Snow World

The world's largest ice and snow festival, held annually in Harbin, China. It features massive, illuminated ice buildings and sculptures carved from blocks of ice taken from the Songhua River. The festival includes several themed areas such as the Harbin Ice and Snow World, Sun Island Snow Sculpture Art Expo, and Zhaolin Park Ice Lantern Garden Party, along with various cultural performances, winter sports, and music events including ice ballet and live concerts.

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EDM
Traditional Chinese
Classical
Ice Ballet

Tickets from: CN¥328
Ages: 0–100
Family friendly: Yes

The festival utilizes natural ice blocks harvested from the Songhua River to minimize artificial ice production. It also promotes low-impact tourism and environmental preservation practices.

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Venue

Harbin Ice and Snow World

Songbei Avenue, Songbei District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China

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