Harbin Ice and Snow World Guide: How to Avoid Pitfalls and Have Fun!

Harbin Ice and Snow World is definitely the coldest place in Harbin, bar none. If you're going, be sure to take precautions to stay warm🧤. Hats, gloves, and scarves are essential. Perhaps because the entire structure is made of ice🧊, it feels extra cold🌡️. Even taking your hands out to take a few pictures can make them ache. 🎫Ticket Purchasing Guide: Search on WeChat🔍 for the official Harbin Ice and Snow World online store. If it shows no tickets available, try clicking a few more times. Adult tickets are CNY 328/person, and discounted tickets for children and students are CNY 240/person. There are 2,000 free tickets available for reservation every day (for military personnel/firefighters/police, etc.). However, these are quite difficult to get. If you can't get a free ticket, you can purchase discounted tickets at the ticket office on-site. 🎫Giant Slide🛝: Make a reservation by scanning the QR code after entering the park, and then go directly to queue (the QR code is in the last image). Important❗️ ⚠️The amusement rides (three of them) cannot be reserved at the same time‼️ Scan the QR code and make your choice. You can go to queue ten minutes before your reservation time, and you'll be just in time to enter when your reservation time arrives‼️ 🎉Must-try Activities: ❄Snowflake Ferris Wheel: A landmark👉attraction. Take the Ferris wheel to enjoy the night view of Ice City. (Go for this first! Get a bird's-eye view of the whole park and take panoramic photos! After coming down, take photos with the Ferris wheel in the background, then stroll around and take photos as you go.) ❄Giant Slide: Experience the thrill of flying on ice. ❄Snow Carousel: A popular attraction in the park, a snow-covered carousel🎠. ❄Harbin Ice Show and Dance Party💃: There are 3 Harbin Ice Shows, at 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm, and 8:00 pm. (You need to queue 2–3 hours in advance! Go queue as soon as the lights come on, and you should be able to get into the 6:30 pm show.) 💥Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: 🔶First, stay warm: Choose a down jacket of 250g or more, and bring snow boots, a hat, gloves, and a scarf! Remember to bring a thermos! 🔶Bring hand warmers and stick them to your phone, the soles of your feet, and your stomach. 🔶Bring a power bank for your phone, otherwise, it will run out of battery after a while in the park. 🔶It is recommended to enter the park at 10:00 am when there are fewer people, which is good for taking photos❗❗ 🔶Be sure to see the Harbin Ice Show. Pay attention to the showtimes. It is recommended to start queuing at 2:00 pm. The show may start early, and queuing early will get you a better seat. You can take the Ferris wheel at night when there are fewer people and the view is beautiful. 🔶If you want to take photos with the ice, the recommended spot is the castle (the arched window on the second floor of the castle) and the ice on the handrail of the side stairs!