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Harbin & the Ice Festival
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An entire city of ice sculptures built from blocks cut straight out of the frozen river, temperatures cold enough that eyelashes freeze on the walk between them, and a Russian architectural legacy from the city's days as a railway outpost.
The best time to visit Harbin & the Ice Festival is Jan–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about -9°C (16°F).
Best time to go
Jan–Feb
Budget on the ground
$ · budget-friendly
Nearest airport
HRB
Good for
snow and cold air
the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing
moving about and doing things
old stones and real towns
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May14°C57°F
Jun–Aug26°C79°F
Sep–Nov11°C52°F
Dec–Feb-9°C16°F
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