I had heard about Harbin’s famed ice festival for years, but I had never realized that snow sculptures were also part of this annual event. While the ice structures were best viewed at night to enjoy the colorful lights, those of snow made a wonderful, if cold, afternoon activity. Hand and foot warmers helped stave […]
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Harbin’s Russian past
We spent last weekend in Harbin, a city located in China’s northern Manchuria region. We went there to attend the city’s renowned ice festival, but in the process, signed up for the full weekend package, which included trips to see the area’s snow sculptures, tiger reserve, indoor arctic-themed park, polar swimmers, and lovely Russian architecture. […]