China Ice and Snow Tour
10 day tour to Harbin, Yabuli, Snow Town, Jingpo Lake, Changbai Mountain, Jilin, Changchun & Shenyang
10 day tour to Harbin, Yabuli, Snow Town, Jingpo Lake, Changbai Mountain, Jilin, Changchun & Shenyang
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Journey through China’s winter wonderland on an unforgettable adventure from Harbin to Snow Town, Jingpo Lake, Changbai Mountain, Jilin, Changchun, and Shenyang. Experience dazzling ice festivals, snowy village landscapes, volcanic lakes, ancient palaces, and vibrant local culture. With breathtaking scenery, rich history, and authentic Northeastern cuisine, this tour offers the perfect blend of winter magic and cultural discovery.
Depart Australia on your international flight to Harbin, China’s legendary winter capital. Relax onboard and prepare for the unforgettable snow-and-ice adventure ahead. Overnight on flight.
Arrive in Harbin and begin your introduction to this charming city shaped by Slavic and Chinese influences. Visit St. Sophia Cathedral Square, home to Harbin’s iconic Byzantine-style landmark, then stroll Central Street, lined with Russian façades, statues and cosy cafés. Enjoy a welcome dinner featuring Harbin’s famous Guobaorou, the crispy sweet-and-sour pork beloved in China’s northeast. Overnight in Harbin.
Cross the frozen Songhua River to Sun Island, where enormous snow sculptures—castles, animals and mythical figures—create a magical open-air gallery. Walk along Stalin Park and the historic Binzhou Railway Bridge, reminders of Harbin’s rail-town heritage. Tonight, explore the spectacular Harbin Ice & Snow World, a glowing wonderland of towering, illuminated ice buildings. Dinner features traditional Northeastern Iron Pot Stew.
Drive through pristine winter scenery to Yabuli, China’s premier snow resort. Ride a horse-drawn sled through frosty birch forests to a traditional farmstead for a taste of rural life. Continue to Snow Town, renowned for its deep snowfall and “snow mushroom” rooftops. Visit the Snow Art Gallery, then enjoy the lively nightly parade with music, dancing and festive winter atmosphere.
Wake early to photograph Snow Town’s dreamy winter landscape—chimney smoke curling over thick snow draped rooftops. Visit the local Snow Village Museum and take part in optional snow activities. Travel to Jingpo Lake, a vast volcanic lake frozen into a shimmering winter scene. Tonight’s highlight is the famous Jingpo Fish Feast, showcasing the region’s traditional flavours.
Explore Jingpo Lake Scenic Area, formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. View the magnificent Ice Waterfall and experience the lively Manchu Winter Fishing Show, where fishermen cut through thick ice to cast their nets. Continue to Changbai Mountain, stopping at a North Korean Ethnic Village to learn about the culture, architecture and traditions of the local Korean community. Enjoy a Korean-style barbecue dinner.
Ascend Changbai Mountain, a once-restricted sacred peak. Visit Tianchi (Heaven Lake), the world’s highest volcanic crater lake shared between China and North Korea, along with Changbai Waterfall and Green Pool. The snow-covered scenery is stunning in winter. Travel onward to Dunhua in the afternoon and settle into your hotel.
Travel to Jilin and visit the Manchu Museum (closed Mondays), set in one of the best-preserved Manchu-style residential complexes in Northeast China. Enjoy a traditional Manchu hot pot for lunch. Stop at Jilin’s historic Catholic Church for photos, then continue to Changchun, capital of Jilin Province, where South Lake Park, China’s second-largest urban park, offers peaceful winter scenery.
Begin with a visit to the Manchuria Palace, former residence of Puyi, the last emperor of China during his puppet reign. Explore Changchun’s vibrant commercial district before travelling to Shenyang. Dinner features the local specialty—Hanging Oven Cake Roast Duck, a delicious regional take on classic roast duck.
Visit the Former Residence of Marshal Zhang Xueliang (closed Mondays), a beautifully preserved mansion from the early 20th century. Continue to the Shenyang Imperial Palace, the original palace of the Qing Dynasty. After lunch, stroll the peaceful grounds of Zhaoling (North Tomb) in Beiling Park. Spend the late afternoon wandering Middle Street, Shenyang’s oldest pedestrian shopping street. Enjoy a festive farewell dinner tonight.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Australia, concluding your unforgettable winter adventure across China’s snowy northeast.
Single supplement: $720
Remarks
- This tour is guaranteed to departwith a minimum of 4 participants.
- Land only price: Tour starts with Arrival transfer in Harbin to Departure transfer in Shenyang, excluding any international air tickets.
- China Visa: No visa required if you stay in China less than 30 days.
- Package prices of China Eastern are for departures from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne only. Optional stopover in Shanghai available, additional fees may apply.
- 4* Hotel references:
- Harbin Xana Deluxe Hotel
- Snow TownZuixuexiang Resort Hotel
- Jingpo Lake Tianbo Impression Hotel
- Changbai Mountain Tiandi Resort Hotel
- Dunhua Tiger Hotel
- Changchun Hampton by Hilton
- Shenyang Rayfront Hotel
Inclusions
- Return economy class airfares departing from Australia with selected airlines and all domestic flights (unless specified), including ticketed airport taxes & fuel surcharges as at October 2025 (CBT reserve the right to charge extra if airlines increase their fuel surcharge).
- Fully inclusive tour with all transfers between airports / piers / stations and hotels in each city; daily sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary; evening entertainment; professional English speaking local guides and cruise etc. Most meals - breakfasts are Western / local cuisine style buffet at hotel, while lunches and dinners are mostly local cuisines served at selected restaurants, please refer to meal code on itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner, BD=buffet dinner, SD=specialty dinner, WD=western dinner).
- Most of our hotels are 4 star international standard hotels with twin share superior class accommodation. All rooms have private facilities, telephone, colour TV and in-room internet facilities. Many hotels have a swimming pool.
- Professional English speaking National guide will accompany the group throughout the trip, in association with the local tour guides. This is subject to the minimum of 10 clients for each tour. Should the group be less than 10 people, the local guide will meet you at the airport / station upon your arrival and return you to the station / airport for your next destination.
- CBT Holidays travel wallet and travel kits.