6 days Harbin Ice Festival and Yabuli Club Med Tour

This 6 day Harbin Ice Festival and Yabuli Club Med Tour combines the dazzling Harbin Ice and Snow Festival with skiing at Yabuli Ski Resort and a relaxing stay at Club Med Yabuli. A perfect winter getaway for families seeking snow, fun, and comfort in northern China.

Type
Private
Duration
6 days
Theme
Family focused, Festival, Winter getaways
Trip code
HT-02
Price
From USD 1,580 per person

Experience the wonder of winter on this 6 day Harbin Ice Festival and Yabuli Club Med Tour, a family friendly adventure that combines Harbin's famous ice sculptures with world class skiing and all inclusive comfort. Start in Harbin during the spectacular Ice and Snow Festival, where you'll walk among massive glowing ice castles, explore the charming Central Street, and watch the colorful night displays at Ice and Snow World come alive after dark.

Then hop on a quick high speed train to Yabuli Ski Resort, China's premier ski destination. You'll spend three nights at Club Med Yabuli, an all inclusive mountain resort where everything's taken care of. Ski lessons for all levels, kids' clubs with supervised activities, nightly entertainment, and delicious meals throughout the day.

This Harbin winter tour gives you the best of both worlds: the magical ice festival that Harbin's famous for, plus the ease and fun of a Club Med vacation. Perfect for families who want winter excitement without the usual travel stress.

Day 01 :
Harbin Arrival

Upon your arrival at Harbin Airport or the high-speed railway station, your tour guide will greet you and provide transportation to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure for exploration. Your guide will be happy to offer recommendations, or you can choose to relax at the hotel.

Evening Ideas (Exploration on Your Own):

In the evening, visiting Zhaolin Park is a fantastic option. Zhaolin Park is one of the three main venues of the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. Here, you can marvel at the world's largest outdoor ice lantern show. Take a leisurely walk through the "ocean of ice lanterns," where you'll find over a thousand exquisite artworks that change annually. Immerse yourself in the joy of the grand World Ice and Snow Festival.

Day 02 :
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival (B)

In the morning, your 5-day private Harbin tour continues with a visit to Sun Island Park, a stunning location that hosts the Harbin International Snow Sculpture Art Expo. Sun Island is known as the birthplace of China's snow sculpture art, and each year it draws snow sculpture masters from around the world. Enormous snow sculptures are created, each with its own unique meaning, and visitors can enjoy the snow in various ways, including snowmobiling and snow golf.

Afterward, you will be transported to the Siberian Tiger Park. For a close-up experience, you have the option to take a sightseeing car with protective cages that traverse through herds of tigers in an open-air setting. The remainder of the day is yours to relish the enchanting Ice and Snow World, you'll enter the park at 3:30 pm, just before darkness falls around 4 pm. Here, you can admire the colorful and spectacularly lit ice sculptures, enjoy an indoor performance, take an ice bike for a spin, and have fun exploring the ice labyrinth, ice slide, and ice castle.

Day 03 :
Harbin City Tour, Harbin to Yabuli Ski Resort by High-Speed Train (B/D)

After breakfast, your day will begin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral, a historic Orthodox church. Today, the cathedral serves as a symbol of Harbin and is repurposed as the Harbin Architectural Art Gallery, showcasing various souvenirs. Following your exploration of the cathedral, your guide will take you to discover the renowned Central Street in Harbin. This pedestrian street features exotic Russian architecture and is lined with upscale restaurants, shopping malls, and craft workshops. If you're seeking unique souvenirs, we recommend considering Russian dolls and lacquerware.

Afterward, you can enjoy an old Harbin tour by walking from the pedestrian street to the lesser-known Laodaowai Area. Exploring this old baroque-style district of Harbin is a fantastic experience, reminiscent of a journey through time and history. You'll gain insights into the history and local life of Harbin from a century ago and more during this city walk, and you'll also have the opportunity to savor delicious local cuisine.

Drive to Jiuzhan park at the Songhua River, where you can watch the winter swimmers do the winter swimming in the so cold water in the Songhua River and many other people having fun on ice, such as skating car, sliding, winter fishing, etc. on Songhua River. After that, Harbin railway station drop off for the train to Yabuli.

After a 1.5 hour train journey, you'll be welcomed by your private driver in Yabuli with a warm smile. They will assist you with the transfer to Club Med Yabuli.

Upon check-in, you can start your relaxing winter holiday at Club Med Yabuli. The resort hosts nightly parties, or if you prefer a quieter atmosphere, you can unwind at other bars.

As part of our all-inclusive package, you can enjoy the following:

  • Childcare and children's club facilities
  • Winter sports, including a ski pass and skiing/snowboarding lessons that catered for different levels.
  • Indoor leisure activities like table tennis, dance lessons, an indoor pool, lounge access, and festive evening entertainments
  • Karaoke, card games, and Mahjong
  • Bars and restaurants offering full board throughout your stay, with wine, beer, or soft drinks included during lunch and dinner.
Day 04 :
Yabuli Club Med Skiing Vacation (B/L/D)

Your skiing vacation is meticulously arranged to cater to your needs. All meals are provided with ample buffets, or you can opt for à la carte dining. Take advantage of skiing classes to refine your skiing skills on some of the finest ski trails in China.

In addition to skiing, the resort offers a variety of options for your leisure time. You can indulge in indoor swimming pools, sauna rooms, Jacuzzis, fitness facilities, dance classes, yoga studios, and more. For a completely new experience, consider trying the flying trapeze. In the evening, pamper yourself with a soothing spa session (available at an additional cost).

Day 05 :
Yabuli Club Med Skiing Vacation (B/L/D)

Another day at Yabuli Club Med. You will have the flexibility to choose how you'd like to spend your time among the wide range of leisure options available. You can either extend your skiing or snowboarding experience for an additional day, or you can opt to enjoy the various indoor sports and activities on offer. It's entirely up to you how you'd like to make the most of your time.

Day 06 :
Yabuli Departure, Transfer to Harbin Airport for your onward flight, end the trip.

Check out from Club Med. And we will arrange you a private transfer to Harbin Taiping International Airport for your onward flight, end the travel with WindhorseTour.

Tour notes:

All of our tours can be customized to suite your requirements, interests and budget. It is our specialty! Please feel free to contact us.

General inclusions:

All required government taxes and fees.
Meals allowance for your guide and driver.
Private ground transport by clean, comfortable, air-conditioned sedan, minivan, or coach—based on group size. Luxury upgrade available on request.
All required high-speed train tickets (2nd class soft seat). First-class upgrade available on request.
Admission tickets for all attractions included in the itinerary.
Guide for sightseeing: English-speaking licensed guide included. Other languages (Italian, Spanish, German, Japanese) available on request.
Comfortable 4-star hotels where available (upgrade or downgrade on request). Otherwise, the best local hotels or guest houses (typically 3-star or budget).
All meals listed in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).

General exclusions:

International Travel insurance.
Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, internet access, fax, telephone calls etc.
Tips for your guide and driver.
Meals not specified in the itinerary.

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