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Honestly, it’s tough, but this is the reality of bringing kids to Harbin in winter

This winter, you must take the kids to Harbin! ❄️ Check in at the 1 million square meter then visit Snow Town and Yabuli along the way—it’s like stepping into a dreamy white fairy tale~ The wooden houses in Snow Town wear round, fluffy snow mushroom hats. When the lights come on at night and snowflakes dance, it’s just like the “Bear Ridge” from Boonie Bears come to life! 🐻 Super healing vibes, the kids’ eyes light up 👀 . 📅 6 days 5 nights family itinerary: . 𝐷𝐴𝑌1: Harbin ✨ Don’t miss St. Sophia Cathedral and Central Street! Walk on the cobblestone road and soak up the strong Russian atmosphere~ Don’t forget to try a Madieer ice pop—eating ice cream in subzero weather is a unique experience! ✅ Rush to Ice and Snow World before 4 PM! The moment the lights turn on is stunning, the whole park looks like a dream kingdom of ice sculptures~ Let the kids enjoy the big slide, ice bicycles, and then take the Ferris wheel for a panoramic view—they’ll never want to leave! . 𝐷𝐴𝑌2: Harbin → Erlanghe Village → Snow Town ✨ Have fun in Erlanghe—snowball fights, building snowmen, let the kids burn off their energy! ✨ Stay overnight at a state-run hotel in Snow Town (tip: choose one with a kang bed and two quilts, an independent restaurant, and no shared rooms for cleanliness and peace of mind) ✅ Stroll along Xueyun Street at dusk, watch the snow mushrooms sparkle under the lights~ Then enjoy a cozy tea by the stove, super warm and comfortable~ . 𝐷𝐴𝑌3: Play in Snow Town → Easy hike at Yangcaoshan ✨ Get up early to watch the sunrise at Yangcaoshan! Sunshine on the snow, overlooking the Snow Town village—breathtaking beyond words~ ✨ Let the kids try “water turning to ice”—pour hot water and watch it turn into a mist of ice crystals, kids scream with delight! Then experience horse-drawn sledding and snowmobiles—racing on snow is super thrilling! . 𝐷𝐴𝑌4: Snow Town → Hengdaohezi Town → Yabuli ✨ Explore the Russian-style old street and century-old locomotive depot, the snowy town is quiet and romantic~ 🐯 Visit the Northeast Tiger Park, where kids can help prepare meals for the tigers and ride a thrilling vehicle to watch the tigers feed—both educational and fun! . 𝐷𝐴𝑌5: Skiing in Yabuli → Return to Harbin ✅ The family group thoughtfully arranges private ski lessons, teaching from zero so both adults and kids can easily enjoy skiing! ✨ Stay at the kids’ favorite Polar Bear Hotel~ Rooms have panoramic glass walls, so you can watch polar bears swim while lying down, and enjoy breakfast while watching the bears being adorable—so cute! 🐻❄️ . 𝐷𝐴𝑌6: Polar Bear Hotel → Departure ✨ Visit the nearby Polar Pavilion to watch beluga shows and interact with dolphins, taking home full ice and snow memories, happily heading home~ . 💡 Helpful tips: If it’s your first time bringing kids to Harbin and you have enough time, we highly recommend visiting Harbin, Snow Town, and Yabuli all in one trip~ It’s best to join a reliable family tour group that arranges accommodation, tickets, transportation, and family activities so you don’t have to worry about a thing—super convenient for moms! 👩‍👧‍👦 .
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Posted: Nov 28, 2025
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