9 Days Ice and Snow Family Tour

9 Days Ice and Snow Family Tour

City

Ice and Snow World
Harbin

Playing Snow in Northeast China

The journey starts in the capital Beijing, visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall to explore China’s rich history and culture. Then head to Northeast China to start your ice and snow journey. Whether in Harbin or the fairy-tale snow town, there are plenty of exciting ice activities to make your family trip unforgettable and spectacular.
This is a suggested itinerary. If your family would like to add any activities or change anything, please feel free to let your travel consultant know. We are happy to customize the tour to your interests and needs.

Travel Itinerary

When you arrive in Beijing, your private guide and driver will greet you with a warm smile. They will escort you to the hotel so you can rest after the long flight.

A 1.5-hour drive from central Beijing will take you to Mutianyu Great Wall. This is the most kid-friendly section of the Great Wall. In 1986, a 2.5-kilometer section was fully restored. Take the round-trip cable car to save time and energy. On the Great Wall, your guide will introduce you to some attractions, and you will have about 2 hours of free time to walk around.
Head to the Temple of Heaven, a sacred site and architectural masterpiece. Many locals go to the Temple of Heaven to practice traditional activities such as Tai Chi, calligraphy, painting, and other cultural activities.

Start your day at the iconic Tiananmen Square, then visit the majestic Forbidden City to explore ancient Chinese imperial architecture. The knowledgeable guide will explain the historical stories related to the emperor and help you uncover the secrets of the imperial architecture. After lunch, take the high-speed rail to Harbin.

Today, spend a whole day at the Ice and Snow World, which has the richest ice and snow art landscapes, the most comprehensive amusement projects, and the most beautiful night views.
This is a paradise for parent-child travel, and there is no need to worry about boredom: the eastern scenic area features ice and snow activities and children’s entertainment, with large artificial ski resorts, large ice slides, children’s playgrounds, Christmas squares, mazes, large inflatable buildings and other entertainment facilities.

Visit Harbin Sun Island Scenic Area and enjoy the charming ice and snow sculptures and buildings. Go for a walk in Stalin Park opposite Sun Island.
Explore Harbin Siberian Tiger Park and experience the thrills. We have arranged a mini bus tour for you, so that you can get close to the tigers and even feed them.
Finally, arrive at Central Street to experience Harbin’s vibrant night scene, enjoy dinner and shopping.

This morning drive to Snow Valley. China Snow Valley is a small village about 15 kilometers (10 miles) from the famous China Snow Village, with quite similar white winter beauty.
Play with your family at the amusement park and enjoy snow roller skating, ice shoveling, ice spinning, skating and snowball fights.
This evening, you will make dumplings and eat with the local host family, and talk with the locals to learn about local customs.

Prepare to cross the Snow Forest from Snow Valley to Snow Village. This is a charming and beautiful route with unobstructed views.
The entire route is about 15 kilometers (10 miles). First, you will take a horse-drawn sleigh from Snow Valley to Yaocao Mountain (5 kilometers) halfway up the mountain. Then drive a snowmobile through the snow forest to the top of Yangcao Mountain (5 kilometers) (1235 meters or 4050 feet above sea level), the highest peak (elevation 1235 meters or 4050 feet). Take a four-wheel drive vehicle down from Yangcao Mountain to Xuexiang (5 km).
If your physical condition allows, we strongly recommend hiking 2.5 km. Hiking through the snow forest gives you more opportunities to enjoy the wonderful white winter scenery.

Walk on the Xueyun Avenue in the town, where there are many shops and stores, you can taste the local unique frozen kachi, pears or candied haws. Climb the Bangchui Mountain Scenic Wooden Plank Road and climb the most beautiful winter fairy tale world. Return to Harbin in the afternoon.

Our guide will escort you to the airport.

Tour 'Wow' Points

Explore the amazing ice sculpture park – Ice and Snow World:

This is a paradise for family fun: large artificial ski slopes, large ice slides, children’s playgrounds, Christmas squares, mazes, large inflatable buildings, etc.

9 Days Ice and Snow Family Tour
Ice and Snow World

Experience snow sports in Snow Valley:

Your family will enjoy a variety of fun activities in the Ice and Snow Amusement Park, including snow roller skating, ice plowing, ice spinning, skating and snowball fights.

9 Days Ice and Snow Family Tour
ice spinning

Experience a unique way of transportation on snow:

Take a deer-drawn sleigh, snowmobile and four-wheel drive through the snow forest from Snow Valley to Snow Town.

Deer pulling sleigh

Feed Siberian tigers on the safari bus:

Take a bus equipped with barbed wire to see tigers roaming freely in the fields, and challenge your courage to feed them meat.

Siberian tiger

Make dumplings and have dinner with a local family:

You will make dumplings and eat with a local host family, and talk to the locals to learn about local customs.

Make dumplings
have dinner with a local family

Fly over the most beautiful winter fairy tale world:

Xuexiang is a magical ice and snow wonderland, where you and your children can enjoy plenty of snow and a variety of ice and snow activities.

Ice and Snow World

Walk on the child-friendly section of the Great Wall:

Mutianyu Great Wall ranks first on TripAdvisor for its picturesque scenery and beautiful architecture. We arrange a round-trip cable car for you to save time.

Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall

Explore the secrets of the Chinese emperors in the Forbidden City:

The Forbidden City is the largest and best-preserved ancient royal building complex in the world and was once the residence of 24 emperors.

Forbidden City
Forbidden City

Inclusions / Exclusions

Inclusions:

  • Admission fees: to sightseeing spots and activities specified.
  • Accommodation: hotels based on double/twin occupancy as specified.
  • Meals: as specified in the itinerary.
  • Tour guide: excellent private English-speaking guide.
  • Transfers: land transfer with drivers as specified.
  • Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour.
  • Government taxes and fees.

Exclusions

  • International flights to/from China.
  • China visa fees.
  • Gratuities to guides and drivers and any expense of a personal nature.
  • Our tour package does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before your trip to protect for any unforeseen circumstances.
  • Small group tour travelers – Airport transfer service from hotel to Xi’an Xi’anyang International Airport.

Important Information

Important information – PRIVATE TOUR

  • This is a private tour for your group of family or friends. There will be no other travelers in the group apart from you.
  • Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • Prices based on twin occupancy.
  • The prices shown are not valid during China’s Official Holidays (such as National Day and Chinese Spring Festival).
  • Any city not included in the existing tour package can be added to this tour and taken as an addition to this Private tour.
  • Entering and exiting China from Hong Kong and Taipei are also available.
  • Stays at entering and exiting cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei) can be extended.

Important information – SMALL GROUP TOUR

  • This is a small group tour with a fixed itinerary and guaranteed departures.
    You will travel with other people (maximum of 12).
  • Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • The tour guide may adjust the itinerary due to closure of the museums each Monday.
  • At the conclusion of the tour, a transfer from your hotel to Hongqiao or Pudong Airport in Shanghai is available upon request at a surcharge.
  • Stays at entering and exiting cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei) can be extended.
    Prices based on twin occupancy.
  • The prices shown are not valid during China’s Official Holidays (such as National Day and Chinese Spring Festival).
  • The maximum number of passengers in a small group tour is 12 people.

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