Songhua River

BEIJING, Jan. 16 ( tasteallchina ) -- An artificial moon illuminating the St. Sophia Cathedral, hot air balloons gracefully floating over the Songhua River, a dazzling ice-snow theme park wowing visitors, the Oroqen ethnic minority people and their reindeer adding a unique cultural touch... Welcome to the enchanting winter wonderland that Harbin has passionately crafted for all to experience. Since the start of this year's ice and snow season, short videos showcasing these incredible scenes in the northeastern Chinese city have gone viral on social media platforms across the world. An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 9, 2024 shows tourists having fun near a giant snowman in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Tao) "My wife and I had thought about going to Thailand for a winter trip, but we were attracted by the viral short videos depicting ice-and-snow fun in Harbin. So, we are here now," said Sun Chengzhe, a tourist from east China's Fujian Province. UNPARALLELED HOSPITALITY Dubbed as China's "ice city," Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang Province, boasts a history of more than six decades of celebrating the ice and snow festival. The first ice lantern exhibition was held here in 1963. To attract more…

People enjoy the rime scenery along the Songhua River in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 26, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Yehua) People enjoy the rime scenery along the Songhua River in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 26, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Yehua) People enjoy the rime scenery along the Songhua River in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 26, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Yehua) People enjoy the rime scenery along the Songhua River in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 26, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Yehua) An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 26, 2024 shows the rime scenery along the Songhua River in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province. ( tasteallchina /Chen Yehua)