The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival was first held in 1963, but was halted during the Cultural Revolution, then revived in 1985. It is one of the largest ice and snow festivals in the world.

Ice and Snow Sculptures

Harbin celebrates its 26th year of entertaining visitors with stunning ice sculptures, winter activities and musical concerts

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