We offer Australian tourists a wide range of Harbin Ice Festival Tours to suit most tastes and budgets. Accommodations in reputable hotels, inclusive of airport transfers, and meals are available depending on your choice of package.
Tour Code: IFH-H-07
Enjoy the world's biggest ice and snow carnival in 2025! Including skiing, ice lantern show, ice and snow sculptures, ice and snow world, winter swimming watching, interesting ice and snow activities, delicious Chinese and Russian food... (Available only from Dec. 20 to Feb. 25)
Tour Code: IFH-H-05
This popular tour will give you the opportunity to witness the best of Harbin. The magic, tranquility and stunning beauty of the Harbin's winter will surround you like a downy quilt. The itinerary includes both skiing in Yabuli and highlights of the ice and snow festival. There's a lot to see and do on the trip – great scenery is just the beginning. (Available only from Dec. 20 to Feb. 25)
Tour Code: IFH-H-01
Consistently our best selling Harbin snow ice festival tour. This trip covers theme parks of the ice festival, plus plenty of time to explore the historical and cultural sites in Harbin City. (Available only from Dec. 20 to Feb. 25)
Tour Code: IFH-CW-02
If you've ever dreamed of a winter wonderland, China will put on a spectacular show for you. During China's winter months, the skies will open up and crisp white snowflakes will begin to cover all it their path. This winter package is a perfect balance of China winter culture and beautiful wintry scene, great for photographing!
Tour Code: IFH-CW-12
Don't let the cold and snow stop you from exploring this magical country during winter. Enjoy the flexibility of a delightful holiday that will allow you to experience adventure, action and excitement only available during this time of the year.
Tour Code: IFH-H-09
This year our NEW family experience program provides winter fun for the entire family. Making a winter trip to Harbin a memory that will never be forgotten. This is not some ordinary theme parks! Ice and Snow World, Ice Lantern Show, Snow Sculpture Art Expo, Siberian Tiger Park, ice skating, sleigh rides, tubing, skiing, and dog sledding are just the beginning of a memorable winter tour to Harbin. (Available only...
Tour Code: IFH-CW-15
The most Chinese of seasons - Winter - is the 'perfect' time to visit China. Like a warm winter blanket, the magic, tranquility and stunning beauty of our winter will surround you. Traveling by both flight and private car, you will have many opportunities to explore the beautiful ice city - Harbin, Hong Kong and Beijing.
Tour Code: IFH-H-10
This is a perfect trip to Harbin ice festival 2024! Make safari-style adventure, enjoy skiing in the world-class ski resort, get lost in the wonderland of ice and snow world in the evening and more. (Available only from Dec. 20 to Feb. 25)
Tour Code: IFH-B-05
A guided grand winter tour of China at your own pace in Beijing world heritage sites, the Harbin Ice Festival, Yabuli Ski Resort and the landmarks of Shanghai. It must be your unforgettable experience in your life-time!!
Tour Code: IFH-CW-17
Take a ski holiday in China for thrills in a skiing wonderland! This ski holiday tour including the highlights of Beijing and Harbin ice festival, and with a small group ski adventure that takes in the best ski resorts of China.
Tour Code: IFH-H-13
Lose yourself in a winter wonderland at Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. The theme parks of the festival are lined with beautiful snow sculptures, ice sculptures, and fantastic ice lanterns. Rail to Yabuli, the largest ski resort in Asia to enjoy skiing and interesting touring activities. (Available only from Dec. 20 to Feb. 25)
Winter is considered as the best time to visit Harbin, but we suggest you'd better go there during December 25 - February 20 so as you can see the perfect ice and snow sculptures.
Step A: Take International Flight to the Major China Cities which have flights connecting to Harbin.
Step B: Take China domestic flight to Harbin.
At present, the international airlines only launch direct flights from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth to some of these China cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Kunming, Hong Kong, Macao and Sanya. Most of the Australians seem to prefer the indirect flight to the direct flight though this may take up their extra hours. They usually fly to China via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur for the favorable price offered by some airlines there. Most important among them is probably they can reach more inland Chinese inland cities by their flights.
International Air Tickets
http://airchina.com.au/en/index.html
http://www.jetlo.com.au/flights/China
www.Expedia.com
www.Orbitz.com
www.travelocity.com
www.unitedairlines.com.au/core/english/index.html
http://www.kayak.com/r/JQZ2oe
http://www.bookingbuddy.com/
http://www.expedia.com/
http://travel.travelocity.com/flights/AirSearch.do?SEQ=12694854675062242010
http://www.tripmama.com
http://www.farecompare.com/
Domestic China Air Tickets
http://en.ceair.com/
http://global.hnair.com/en/index.php?start=9&language=1
http://www.airchina.com.cn/en/index.shtml
http://www.csair.com/en/index.shtml?country=China
Recommended Routes
Popular routes:
Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane/Perth--Beijing/Shanghai--Harbin
Cheap Routes
Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane/Perth--Singapore/Kuala Lumpur--Guangzhou/Shenzhen/Sanya/Hong Kong/Xiamen--Harbin
The Chinese Embassy processes applications from Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Northern Territory.
Consular Section Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-12:00noon (Except public holiday)
TEL: 02-6273 4783, 62737443
Applications from New South Wales are advised to be forwarded to the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Sydney;
Business Hours:
Monday-Friday(Except Australia and Chinese Public Holidays);
Application Submission: 9:00AM--3:00PM(rush application should be submitted before 12:00 noon);
Payment and Collection: 9:00AM-3:00PM;
The Center is closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Office address: Level 5, 299 Elizabeth Street (the Opposite of Museum Station), Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Call: +61-2-94758800 Fax: +61-2-92612088 E-mail:sydcenter@visaforchina.org
PO Box:20516 World Square, Sydney, NSW 2002 (mail application only)
Websites: http://www.visaforchina.org/SYD_EN/; http://www.visaforchina.com.au/SYD_EN/
Applications from Victoria and Tasmania are advised to be forwarded to Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Melbourne;
Business Hours:
Monday-Friday (Except Australia and Chinese Public Holiday)
Application Submission: 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Payment and Passport Collection: 9:00AM-3:00PM
The Center is closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Office address: GROUND FLOOR, 570 ST KILDA RD., MELBOURNE, VIC 3004, Australia
Call: +61-03-9937-2308 Fax: +61-03-9937-2337 E-mail: melcenter@visaforchina.org
Websites: http://www.visaforchina.org/MEL_EN/; http://www.visaforchina.com.au/MEL_EN/
Applications from Queensland are advised to be forwarded to Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Brisbane;
Business Hours:
Monday-Friday (Except Australia and Chinese Public Holiday)
Application Submission: 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Payment and Passport Collection: 9:00AM-3:00PM
The Center is closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Office address: Part Level 4, 140 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
Call: +61-7-3031-6300 Fax: +61-7-3221-9388 E-mail: bnecenter@visaforchina.org
Websites: http://www.visaforchina.org/BNE_EN/; http://www.visaforchina.com.au/BNE_EN/
Applications from Western Australia are advised to be forwarded to the Chinese Consulate-General in Perth.
http://perth.chineseconsulate.org/eng/lszj/
TEL:08-92220333(Voice recording instructions);
08-92220321(2:30pm--4:00pm every weekday)
Credit Cards
Currently there are seven main foreign credit cards available in China, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Federal and Million. Credit cards can be used for withdrawing money, shopping and other transactions in most major cities of the country, but generally not accepted in rural areas.
ATM
In China, most of the local ATMs machines accept Visa and Master. CITIBANK card and HSBC are also very popular in China because Citibank and HSBC have agreement with UnionPay. For other cards, you may check the ATMs you are going to use and see if they have the logos and signs for your credit cards.
Electricity
Basically there are two main standards for voltage and frequency in the world. One is the standard of 120 volts at a frequency of 60 Hz, and the other is the standard of 220–240 volts at 50 Hz. China uses generally 220V, 50HZ, AC (Hong Kong is 200V; Taiwan is 110V).
Electricity in United Kingdom is 230 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. If you travel to China, you will need a voltage converter and a plug adapter.
Communications
1.Internet: Most hotel rooms will offer an internet connection for your laptop. Airports, Starbucks, and a number of coffee restaurants provide free Wi-Fi. If you don't have a laptop, inexpensive internet bars are scattered around the city.
2. Post Offices: Airmail letters to United Kingdom usually take between four days and a week to reach their destinations. Stamps are sold at the post office counters.
3. Telephone
♦ Call a fixed phone
If you are going to call a fixed phone in a particular city in China, please dial the exit number of your home country 0011 + 86 (China's country code) + 10 (i.e. Beijing's city code) + phone number.
♦ Call a cell phone
If you are going to call a mobile phone in a particular city in China, please dial the exit number of your home country 0011 + 86 (China's country code) + Cell phone number.
What To Do in an Emergency in Harbin
Hopefully, you won't have to deal with an emergency while you're in Harbin. However, if you do find yourself in a bad situation, it is important to know what to do.
In China the organization that is responsible for public safety is the Public Security Bureau (PSB). There are usually several PSB locations within a city district. If you feel you are in danger or need to call for help, you can reach the PSB by dialing 110 on any phone in China.
If you lose your passport, you should report the lost passport as soon as possible to your nearest Public Security Bureau and to your embassy or consulate in China. In order to get a new Chinese visa, a Police report about the loss/theft will be required.
♦ Harbin Public Security Bureau
Tel: (0451)87661411
No.9, Hongxing Street, Daoli District
♦ Harbin Public Security Bureau, Daowai Branch
Tel: (0451)57606110
No.331, Dongzhi Road, Daowai District
♦ Harbin Public Security Bureau, Daoli Branch
Tel: (0451)87663190
No.27, Aidemengdun Road, Daoli District
Below are some emergency phone numbers that you should make note of:
110 for the police
119 in case of fire
120 for an ambulance