We offer German 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-06
Experience the most remarkable and unique trip to Harbin where you will be amazed by a blend of ice & snow sculptures and beautiful ice lanterns, with the most fascinating and invigorating winter activities in the city. You will explore Manchu people's culture & history and enjoy their special food. (Available only from Dec. 20 to Feb. 25)
Tour Code: IFH-H-01
This well-crafted trip encompasses the mesmerizing theme parks of the Ice Festival, while also allowing ample time to delve into the historical and cultural gems of Harbin. The tour is exclusively available from December 20th to February 25th, offering a unique opportunity to experience the magic of Harbin's winter wonderland.
Tour Code: IFH-CW-12
Do not allow the cold and snow to deter you from exploring this enchanting country in winter. Embrace the freedom of a wonderful holiday that enables you to partake in adventures, activities, ice and snow festival, and thrills unique to this season. This itinerary covers China's most sought-after winter destinations: Beijing, Harbin, Shanghai, and the Yellow Mountain!
Tour Code: IFH-H-09
Discover an extraordinary winter wonderland that will enchant the entire family! This year, our NEW family experience program takes you beyond ordinary theme parks and into the heart of a magical winter realm. From the breathtaking Ice and Snow World to the enchanting Ice Lantern Show and Snow Sculpture Art Expo, you'll be immersed in a frozen fantasy. Get your adrenaline pumping with ice skating, sleigh rides, tubing...
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-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-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 these major China cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong etc.
Step B: Take domestic flight to Harbin from the above-mentioned cities. (If your arrival city is Beijing or Shanghai, you can also choose taking train to Harbin, see train schedule here)
Booking International Air Tickets
http://www.lufthansa.com/cn/en/Homepage
http://www.airchina.de/de/index.html (De)
http://www.airchina.de/en/index.html (En)
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/
Booking China Domestic 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
To make your trip to Harbin an easy and pleasant one, you are kindly advised to consult the local Chinese Embassy or Consulates-General first for the China tourist visa. They will readily help you go through the necessary procedures.
Embassy of China in Germany
Website: http://www.china-botschaft.de
Email: chinaemb_de@mfa.gov.cn
Add: Markisches Ufer 54, 10179 Berlin, Germany
Office Hours: 08:30-12:30, 13:30-17:00 Monday-Friday
Tel: +49-30-27588-0
Fax: +49-30-27588221
Consular Office
Add: Bruckenstrabe 10, 10179 Berlin
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday
Tel: +49-030-27588572(Manned Service between 15:00-17:00 Tuesday, Thursday), 27588525
Fax: +49-030-27588520
Consulate General of China in Frankfurt
Add: Mainzer Landstrasse 175, 60326, Frankfurt, a. M
Tel for Consular Protection:
+49-069-75085543,
+49015117129745
Fax: +49-069-75085510
Office Hours: 08:30-12:30, 13:30-17:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Website: http://frankfurt.china-consulate.org/det/
Consular Office
Fax: +49-069-75085540
Tel: +49-069-75085534 (for Visa)
+49-069-75085548 (for Passport)
Note: The above telephones are available between 14:00-16:00 on Monday and Wednesday.
Email: consulate_frankfurt3@hotmail.com
Office Hours: 09:00-11:30 (for submission of visa application, passport, Notarization and Authentication)
Consular Districts: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Hessen, Baden-Württember and Saarland.
Consulate General of China in Hamburg
Add: Elbchaussee 268, 22605 Hamburg
Email: chinaconsul_ham_de@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://ham.china-consulate.org/det
Consular Office
Tel: +49-040-82276018 (for Visa)
+49-040-82276011 (for Passport, Travel Document)
Note: Above telephones are only available between 14:00-16:00 on Tuesday and Thursday.
Fax: +49-040-82276022
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Consular Districts: Hamburg, Bremen, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein
Consulate General of China in Munich
Add: Romanstrasse 107, 80639, Munich
Website: http://munich.chineseconsulate.org/ger/
Consular Office
Tel: +49-089-17301612 (for Visa)
+49-089-17301618 (for Passport, Travel Document, Notarization and Authentication)
Note: Above telephones are only available between 15:00-17:00 on Monday and Wednesday.
Fax: +49-089-17301619
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Consular Districts: Bayern
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
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