Harbin Ice-Snow World (Photo: Xinhua)
Opened on December 17, the 27th edition of Harbin Ice-Snow World in Heilongjiang transforms 1.2 million square meters into a glittering winter fairyland. This year's park features fully upgraded interactive experiences, including a 521-meter-long super ice slide with 24 lanes, a 120-meter snowflake Ferris wheel for panoramic views, and AI-enhanced exhibits blending technology with ice artistry.
Harbin Ice-Snow World (Photo: Xinhua)
An ice sculpture features the Luohu Port in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province (Photo: South)
The newly enhanced Dream Stage adds immersive performances with audience participation, singing contests, and dance challenges. Using over 400,000 cubic meters of ice and snow, the park combines cultural, historical, and international elements, offering visitors an all-encompassing winter playground of ice sculpture, performance, sports, and interactive art.
A visitor poses for a photo in front of an ice sculpture (Photo: South)
In southern China, Chimelong Tourist Resort in Guangzhou and its sister resorts in Hengqin and Qingyuan showcase a different type of wonder: world-class theme park experiences. Established in 1989, Chimelong integrates theme parks, resorts, cultural performances, dining, and educational programs into a single destination.
(Photo: Chimelong Tourist Resort)
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The Guangzhou resort alone features Safari Park, Paradise, Water Park, Bird Park, International Circus, and multiple themed hotels, earning international accolades, including TEA's Global Best Theme Park awards. The Hengqin and Qingyuan resorts expand this vision with oceanic adventures, immersive performances, and family-friendly hotels, combining entertainment, education, and hospitality.
Qingyuan Chimelong (Photo: Chimelong Tourist Resort)
From Heilongjiang's icy landscapes to Guangdong's vibrant, award-winning parks, these destinations offer travelers diverse experiences of China's seasonal magic and world-class leisure, blending nature, culture, and entertainment across the country.
Author | Liu Lingzhi
Editor | Wei Shen, James Campion, Shen He
