Tara Povey visits two vastly different parts of China in one trip: the ethereal 'Ice City' Harbin in the North and Fujian, the colourful and vibrant tea capital in the Southeast.
Harbin became the second city on the Chinese mainland to host CNN's New Year's Eve program, after Shanghai. The live broadcast connected the northern city's signature winter attraction with viewers ...
HARBIN, China — Each January, an odd and beautiful thing happens in the frigid northeastern Chinese city of Harbin. Some would argue that the place, the capital of Heilongjiang province, has enough ...
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Inside Harbin’s incredible ice city

Gigantic castles, glowing ice sculptures, and entire streets carved from frozen blocks make this winter destination unforgettable. Here’s what it’s like visiting Harbin’s famous Ice City.
Built entirely from ice and snow, Harbin’s famous winter city is a temporary wonder. From towering sculptures in daylight to neon-lit castles after dark, here’s what makes it unforgettable and ...