Harbin Escape to Yabuli

Today you will fly to Harbin. On arrival, your private guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall, and transfer to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in, and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Begin with a visit to the Siberian Tiger Park, where you can safely observe these magnificent big cats in one of the world's largest natural enclosures. Continue to the Harbin Pharmaceutical Sixth Factory Museum of Prints, a cultural landmark showcasing Harbin's industrial past and creative spirit through traditional printmaking. Next, admire the stunning Saint Sophia Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece blending Byzantine and Russian influences, before strolling along Central Street, lined with European-style buildings, cafés and boutiques. As evening falls, head to the dazzling Harbin Ice and Snow World, where enormous illuminated ice sculptures and snow castles create a magical winter wonderland. 

Enjoy your free time until your guide come and escort you to airport for your onward flight.

Experience the thrill of a traditional horse-drawn sledge ride (Ma La Pa Li), a classic northeastern Chinese winter activity where you'll glide across the snow-covered landscape in a wooden sledge pulled by sturdy horses. Your sledge journey takes you through the legendary Bandit's Lair (Tufei Wo), a historic hideout nestled in the mountains that recalls the tales of Manchurian bandits from the early 20th century. Explore this fascinating site and learn about the region's colorful outlaw history. Continue to an authentic local farmhouse where you'll be warmly welcomed by a northeastern Chinese family. Savor traditional homemade delicacies including sticky bean buns (Nian Dou Bao), a beloved winter treat made from glutinous rice and sweet red bean paste, and freshly steamed glutinous corn (Nuo Yu Mi), experiencing the genuine flavors of rural northeastern cuisine. After lunch, head to Yabuli Ski Resort, China's premier skiing destination and former venue for the 2009 Winter Universiade. Whether you're a beginner or experienced skier, enjoy thrilling runs down well-groomed slopes surrounded by pristine mountain scenery. Conclude your day with a relaxing soak in natural hot springs, letting the mineral-rich waters soothe your muscles after an action-packed day.

Take a 1-hour bullet train ride from Harbin to Yabuli

Your unforgettable winter adventure begins with a breathtaking journey along the Yaxue Highway, celebrated as China's most beautiful winter road, where endless snow-laden forests create a pristine white corridor through the wilderness. Experience an exhilarating snowmobile ride ascending to the summit of Datuding Mountain, standing at 1,690 meters as Heilongjiang Province's highest peak, where nature's artistry is on full display with stunning rime ice formations transforming trees into crystalline sculptures. Watch for wild roe deer gracefully moving through their natural habitat in the surrounding forests. Continue your adventure with an invigorating trek along the Xiongling Trail (Bear Ridge), immersing yourself in the serene beauty of untouched winter landscapes, and explore Weihutang, a historic bandit stronghold that echoes tales of Manchuria's colorful outlaw past. After a scenic 2-hour drive, arrive at the magical China Snow Town (Shuangfeng Forest Farm), renowned worldwide for its fairy-tale wooden houses blanketed in impossibly thick snow, creating a winter wonderland that seems straight out of a storybook. After exploring this enchanting village, you'll return to Yabuli Resort, completing a memorable day of winter exploration.

Enjoy your free time until your guide come and escort you to airport for your onward flight.

Take a 1-hour bullet train ride from Yabuli to Harbin airport.