Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
A Winter Wonderland of Art
The World's Largest Ice City
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, held in Harbin, China, is the largest and most spectacular festival of its kind in the world. Officially starting in early January and lasting for over a month, this festival transforms the city into a breathtaking, frozen wonderland. Harbin, located in Northeast China, experiences frigid Siberian winters, creating the perfect conditions for carving intricate sculptures from ice and snow.
The festival showcases the incredible artistry of sculptors from around the world. They create everything from massive, life-sized buildings and monuments to delicate, intricate sculptures of animals and mythical figures. At night, the sculptures are illuminated with multi-colored lights, turning the entire area into a magical, glowing city that attracts millions of visitors each year.