Is this China's coolest town?
Taking the scenic route;Row of ice pagodas line one of the park's central road Every winter, Heilongjiang, China's northernmost province, puts on a magical show with spectacular sculptures illuminated in bright colours Never mind the cold, to more than million visitors enjoying the massive snow and ice sculptures - each beautifully handcrafted and illuminated with lights - the Harbin ice festival is truly a magical winter wonderland. So plan a winter trip via flight or train from Beijing and prepare to be blown away by an otherwordly display of artistic genius in a surreal, frozen landscape When does it start? officially, the Harbin International Ice and Snow festival runs for a month from January 5 and often stretches through late february when weather permitted. While the festival often open up to visitors in late December , the official launch is a firework extravaganza that is well-worth experiencing. Why is festival so f...