HARBIN, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- The "Ice City" Harbin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes.
On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction.
During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers.
People visit the Central Street in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Song)
Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Song)
Tourists pose for photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
Tourists have fun at a square in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
A contestant works on an ice sculpture at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)
A drone photo shows tourists having fun on ice in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)