Your Beijing driver will pick you up from your downtown hotel and transfer you to Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station, where they’ll help you locate the correct waiting area for your 4-hour bullet train to Harbin (arriving at Harbin West Railway Station). Upon arrival, your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting for you at the exit of the arrival hall.

Your first stop is Sun Island Snow Sculpture Art Expo—this winter landmark transforms the island into a fairyland of giant snow carvings, blending traditional Chinese culture, global themes, and intricate craftsmanship. Your guide will lead you along the optimal route, highlighting the stories behind famous sculptures (from mythological figures to scenic landscapes) and pointing out the best photo spots to capture the snow art’s grandeur against the winter sky. The island in winter is just a dreamlike fairy world all covered by ice and snow, and the Snow Sculpture Exposition adds more to the island’s beauty with marvelous and magnificent ice art and snow sculptures. Upon arrival, follow your tour guide to stroll around, you will take your time when visit the sculptures where you may explore and create fantastic photographs.

As night falls, head to Harbin Ice and Snow World, a dazzling paradise where millions of ice blocks are carved into castles, slides, and arches, illuminated by colorful lights. Here, you’ll marvel at the larger-than-life ice structures, experience ice slides, and soak in the festive atmosphere—your guide will share tips on avoiding crowds and enjoying the most popular attractions. After a day of winter magic, your driver will take you back to your Harbin hotel for a restful night.

Spend the day exploring Harbin’s cultural treasures. Start with Central Street, a 1.4-kilometer historic thoroughfare lined with Baroque and Russian-style buildings from the early 20th century. Your guide will recount its history as a trading hub, highlighting iconic spots like the 100-year-old Ma Dieer Western Restaurant and cobblestone pavement. Learn its history behind and take photos if you want.

Next, visit St. Sophia Cathedral, a stunning 1907 Byzantine-style church that once served Harbin’s Russian community. Inside, admire frescoes, stained glass, and the ancient pipe organ—your guide will share tales of its development and restoration.

After the tour, your driver will transfer you to Harbin West Railway Station for your return bullet train to Beijing. Upon arrival at Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station, your Beijing driver will greet you at the exit and take you back to your downtown hotel, wrapping up your seamless adventure.