• Winter Adventure: Great Wall & Ice Snow Festival

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-2512

    Destination:Beijing, Harbin

Duration

6 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

This tour takes you from Beijing, China’s heartland, deep into Northeast China to enjoy some of the country’s most iconic winter landscapes – each with its unique style. Witness snow-capped palaces with golden roofs that reflect ancient Chinese grandeur, and in exotic Harbin, immerse yourself in a magical snow world and plenty of Western-style architecture. Enjoy the contrasting beauty in this “Tale of Two Cities” for an unforgettable winter adventure!

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1BeijingArrival
2BeijingMutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven
3BeijingThe Forbidden City
4HarbinIce & Snow World, Sun Island
5HarbinSiberian Tiger Park, St. Sophia Cathedral, Central Street
6HarbinDeparture
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Itinerary

Welcome to Beijing, one of China’s most historic cities! Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to your hotel. Rest well and prepare for your upcoming Northern China exploration.

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▱ Beijing

After breakfast, visit the Temple of Heaven, an epitome of imperial Chinese architecture – symmetrical, majestic, and rich in cultural meaning. Once a site for ceremonial prayers, it is now a bustling place where locals practice Tai Chi and dancing, offering a great opportunity to experience daily life in Beijing.

Then, drive 70km to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, a less crowded yet well-preserved segment built during the Ming Dynasty. Explore the ancient culture of the wall and enjoy the stunning natural scenery, whether by cable car or on foot. If you’re up for it, climb its towers for spectacular views and perfect photo opportunities of the wall snaking across the mountains.

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▱ Beijing

Your day starts with a visit to Tiananmen Square, followed by a tour of the Forbidden City, one of the world’s five most important palaces. Admire the beautiful and well-preserved buildings decorated with yellow-glazed tile roofs, white marble bases, and colorful paintings that adorn the extensive palace complex.

In the afternoon, your guide will escort you to the airport for your flight to Harbin. Enjoy your free time in the evening and have a good rest.

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In the morning, start your excursion at Zhaolin Park, the birthplace of China’s Ice Lantern Art, where national ice sculpture competitions are held annually, to marvel at the creativity and craftsmanship of hundreds of ice sculptures. Then, cross the river to the Snow Sculpture Art Expo, where you’ll be amazed by thousands of snow sculptures inspired by landscapes, figures, and famous landmarks.

In the late afternoon, walk to the Ice and Snow World, a dazzling carnival of ice sculptures and buildings. Your tour today culminates in the splendor of the Frozen World illuminated at 4 p.m. Everything from castles to towers crafted from ice shines. Try activities like snow sledding and snow tubing while soaking up the lively atmosphere.

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Start your day at the Zhongyang Pedestrian Street, a hub of architectural styles, including Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern. As you roam along the street to the St. Sophia Cathedral, a colorful, domed church, you’ll understand why Harbin is often called the “Oriental Moscow”. For an early morning experience, visit the quaint Laodaowai Street and explore the bustling Hongzhuan Morning Market nearby. The market is teemed with local delicacies like deep-fried cake and frozen fruits, offering an authentic taste of Harbin.

Then, head to the Siberian Tiger Park, where you can see hundreds of Siberian tigers and other big cats like white tigers and leopards up close from a safari-style vehicle. For an extra thrill, you can even feed the tigers!

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▱ Beijing

Time to say goodbye to Harbin! You’ll be transferred to the airport by your driver for your next destination after breakfast.

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▱ Beijing

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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
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