Just back from Harbin, here is a travel guide for you!

Not sure where to go for the Lunar New Year? Harbin is a great choice! 🥰 The festive atmosphere here is amazing, and you can experience a different kind of New Year celebration from the south. It's definitely a treasure destination for experiencing the intangible cultural heritage of the Lunar New Year. In Harbin, you can also enjoy the beautiful ice sculpture art! We just got back from Harbin, and here's a super detailed travel guide for you 👇 We booked a Trip.com chartered car tour, so the driver-guide planned most of the itinerary for us. The driver-guide is a local and is very familiar with the local attractions and routes, which is very convenient. · Attractions Harbin Ice Sculpture 🎇 In winter, ice sculptures are a must-see in Harbin! At night, the ice sculptures are illuminated by colorful lights, creating a dreamlike fairy tale world. Each ice sculpture is like a beautiful work of art, embodying the hard work and creativity of the craftsmen. After seeing the ice sculptures at night, the benefits of a chartered car tour became apparent. The driver-guide came to pick us up, while other tourists had to wait in line for a taxi, and public transportation was very crowded. Our choice of a chartered car tour was definitely the right one. Volga Manor 🏰 This place is full of Russian charm, as if you have traveled to a foreign country in an instant. The buildings in the manor are beautiful, and the snow makes them even more romantic. During the Lunar New Year, there are various special activities that allow you to fully experience a different festive atmosphere. Central Street 🛍️ Central Street is a century-old street with many European-style buildings. Walking along it feels like being in a European town. There are various specialty foods and souvenir shops on the street. When you're tired of shopping, you can enjoy a Madieer popsicle and experience the collision of ice and sweetness on your tongue. Harbin Grand Theater 🎭 This modern building has a unique and smooth exterior, like a work of art growing out of the ground. The main reason to visit here is to see the architecture. The driver-guide took us to a great spot for taking photos. Travel tips 🚗 The advantage of a chartered car tour is that you don't have to wait for a car in the cold. The driver-guide is always on standby, and you can get in the car right after you're done playing. Food recommendations 🥘 Iron pot stew: The steaming hot iron pot stew is full of flavor, with various ingredients simmered to perfection. Sitting around the pot with family and eating the stew is a truly happy experience. 🥟 Harbin red sausage: The meat is firm and flavorful, and it's great to eat directly or as a gift. 🍢 Barbecue: Harbin's barbecue is also unique, with sizzling skewers of meat sprinkled with spices that are so delicious you can't stop eating.