The opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in 2025 will begin at 8:00 PM on February 7th, with the sub-venue located at Harbin Ice and Snow World. The entire opening ceremony is expected to last 80 minutes, with a ceremonial segment lasting approximately 50 minutes and a segment showcasing cultural performances and lighting lasting around 30 minutes.It is expected that the opening ceremony of this edition of the Asian Winter Games will be a collaborative event, with the...
All competition venues are fully prepared and equipped to host the 9th Asian Winter Games, set to take place from February 7-14 in Harbin, in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The renovation of all 13 competition venues has been carried out utilizing existing facilities. While ensuring top-quality competitions, the event adheres to the principles of sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability for post-event utilization. Yabuli Ski Resort is fully geared up...
The 51st Ice Lantern Art Fair opened at Zhaolin Park in Harbin at 15:00 on December 30th. Just like in previous years, admission to this year's Ice Lantern Art Fair remains free. The park this year is divided into six main areas:- The Asian Winter Games Display Area features ice sculptures such as "Dream Together, Heart Together" and "Asian Winter Athletes," in line with the theme slogan of the Asian Winter Games, "Dreaming Together with Ice and Snow,...
The 7th Harbin Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival will kick off with its trial opening at 9:30 am on December 30th. The event will be held on the surface of the Songhua River, near the iconic Flood Control Memorial Tower in Harbin, spanning from the Songhua River Railway Bridge in the east to Tongjiang Square in the west. This winter wonderland is renowned as one of Harbin's most engaging, interactive, and experiential attractions. Admission to the park is free, with its central...
Originating in Harbin, Chinese ice and snow sculpture art traces its roots back to the Harbin Ice Lantern Art Fair of 1963, marking the inception of Chinese ice and snow art. With a rich history spanning 62 years, the China Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition, the earliest international ice sculpture competition in China, will celebrate its 36th edition this year. This winter, the city of Harbin has meticulously planned 8 ice and snow sculpture competitions.Within these...
Themed "Shared Dreams, Shared Hearts, Ice and Snow Legends," the 37th Harbin Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo is set to have a trial opening on December 23, 2024.Throughout the trial opening period, the Expo will be open from 9:00 to 17:00, with tickets priced at 128 yuan per person (reduced from the original price of 198 yuan per person).The 37th Harbin Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo will feature over 260 events and artistic snow sculpt...
A promotional event was held on Dec 9 for the Centennial Shipping Ice and Snow Happy World project in the Harbin section of Songhua River, which is expected to open to the public in late December.The project uses the opportunity provided by the Asian Winter Games to deeply integrate century-old shipping culture with ice and snow culture.Its ice area covers 1.45 million square meters and features four major themed zones.The "Ice and Snow Departure" zone includes an ice...
The National Immigration Administration announced on December 17, 2024, that Harbin Taiping International Airport will implement a 240-hour visa-free transit policy, allowing stays within the municipal administrative area of Harbin in Heilongjiang Province.The updated policy extends visa-free transit to 240 hours (10 days) for eligible citizens from 54 countries, including Russia, Brazil, Britain, the United States, and Canada, transiting to a third country or region. This expansi...