They told us not to visit Harbin, so naturally we went… in December, when it was a delightful -25°C. Because who doesn’t love freezing their face off?
Harbin, somehow, gets colder. We headed to Sun Island, visited a chocolate castle that definitely wasn’t built for warmth, then made our way to Ice...
In this chilly follow-up, I dive into Harbin’s infamous cold with a sense of curious bravado, a traveler’s love for bold experiences, and a willingness to endure temperatures that feel like they’re turning your face to ice. The tale begins with a warning whispered by locals and bloggers alike: Harbin in December is not for the faint of heart. Yet the adventure beckons, and so we head out into a -25°C bite that makes every breath visible and every step a tiny triumph. We wander to Sun Island, where trees glitter with frost and the air tastes of winter magic, before stepping into Ice and Snow World. This place feels engineered to test your life choices, a dazzling maze of frozen sculptures, neon veins, and chilling corridors that demand warm layers and louder laughter. Along the journey, money slips away as easily as the heat from a tram heater, and we quietly lament the comforts we left behind while chasing pictures and memories. Warmth comes in bites of hot dumplings, sips of steaming,
Attractions in this video: Ice World, Sun Island, Chocolate Castle, Ferris Wheel, Longest Ice Slide
