Harbin Ice Festival - 11 days

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Discover China this Christmas to see the Great Wall, Beijing's Forbidden City and the Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an. Flying to Harbin, New Year's is a once-in-a-lifetime event, as we discover the extraordinary, inspiring, enchanting and often incredibly beautiful ice installations of the Harbin International Ice & Snow Festival.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Harbin - Explore the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, including Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo, Harbin Ice and Snow World and Harbin Ice Lantern Show at Zhaolin Park
    • Beijing - Visit the iconic Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, explore the Hutong area of Beijing, enjoy a Chinese Acrobatic Show and taste the famous peking duck
    • Huanghuacheng Great Wall - A section of the Great Wall of China, unique for its partially submerged and picturesque portion of the wall
    • Xi'an - Experience the UNESCO listed Terracotta Warriors, Terracotta Warrior Factory, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter, City Wall and bike ride and savour a dumpling-making experience
    • Luoyang - Take a high-speed train to Luoyang, and enjoy a visit to the Longmen Caves, food hunt in Old City Shizi Street and watch Kung Fu at a Shaolin Monastery

What's this trip about?

    Discover China this Christmas to see the Great Wall, Beijing's Forbidden City and the Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an. Flying to Harbin, New Year's is a once-in-a-lifetime event, as we discover the extraordinary, inspiring, enchanting and often incredibly beautiful ice installations of the Harbin International Ice & Snow Festival.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBeijing
End CityBeijing

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Festivals & Special Events

Destinations

Attractions

  • Beijing
  • Harbin
  • Luoyang
  • Xian

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 24

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners, inclusive of traditional Peking Duck dinner in Beijing, and dumpling-making experience in Xi'an
    • 9 nights 4 star hotels
    • Economy Flight: Xi’an – Harbin
    • 1 overnight train: Harbin - Beijing (4-berth soft sleeper cabin)
    • High speed train: Beijing - Luoyang and Luoyang - Xi'an (2nd class)
    • Touring of Beijing, Great Wall area, Luoyang, Xi'an and Harbin Ice Festival
    • Chinese acrobatic performance in Beijing
    • Visit to Shaolin Monastery
    • Xi’an - bike ride on medieval City Wall
    • Escorted by an experienced English speaking Chinese Tour guide
    • English speaking specialist guides at some sites
    • All relevant transfers and transportation in private heated vehicles
    • Airport arrival transfer from Beijing Capital Airport on day 1

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Beijing

23 December. Huang ying, welcome to China and the start of your holiday! Upon your arrival at Beijing Capital Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The day is yours to explore Beijing, the captivating capital of China, renowned for its blend...

Day : 2 Beijing

After breakfast, our first stop today will be the iconic Tiananmen Square, where Chairman Mao’s tomb lies and various monuments to the people are located. While we won't enter the tomb, we will get to view the exterior. Following this, we'll enter the *Forbidden C...

Day : 3 Great Wall

Merry Christmas! Today, prepare for an exciting journey to the iconic Great Wall of China. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Wall stands as an enduring symbol of Chinese civilization and ingenuity. Initially constructed for defensive purposes, it snakes an impre...

Day : 4 Beijing

Beijing - Luoyang. After breakfast this morning, we'll head to the railway station for a comfortable 2nd class high-speed train journey to Luoyang, which will take approximately 4-4.5 hours. Luoyang is one of the four ancient Chinese capitals, renowned for its magnifi...

Day : 5 Luoyang

Today will begin with a visit to the vibrant Xiyuan Park. Here, residents gather to dance and sing, infusing the park with a lively burst of morning energy. It's an excellent opportunity to observe and perhaps even join in the joyful morning activities that reflect th...

Day : 6 Xi'an

Luoyang - Xi'an. Rise and shine! Today, we'll catch an early morning train bound for Xi'an. Upon arriving, we'll start our day with a bike ride or a leisurely walk along the Xi'an City Wall, one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls. This remarkable stru...

Day : 7 Xi'an

Our day begins with a visit to the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army and Warriors, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This remarkable collection of terracotta sculptures depicts the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. These life-sized figures were meticulously...

Day : 8 Harbin

Xi’an - Harbin. After breakfast at the hotel, we'll transfer to the airport for our flight to Harbin (either direct or via Beijing). Known as the "Ice City," Harbin is famous for its stunning ice and snow sculptures, particularly showcased during the annual Harbin Int...

Day : 9 Harbin

We begin the last day of the year at the bustling Hongzhuan Local Market, celebrated for its diverse offerings and tasty local flavours. Next, we venture to Sun Island Park for the China Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. While the official openi...

Day : 10 Harbin

Harbin - Beijing (Overnight train). Happy New Year! Today, we begin with a visit to the Chinese Eastern Railway Bridge, a historic landmark that has defined Harbin's identity for a century. We'll then explore Stalin Park, a serene riverside park stretching 1,750 meter...

Day : 11 Beijing

02 January. After arriving in Beijing by overnight train, you'll be transferred to our tour start hotel. You can leave your luggage at the hotel and explore Beijing your own way, if you choose. Please ensure your flight departs from Beijing after 2 PM to accommodate a...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,725
Price per day$248
Last Updated: 12/18/2024
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Finish Date
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23 Dec 2025
02 Jan 2026
$3,465
23 Dec 2026
02 Jan 2027
$3,465

All dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 4 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers or anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. Room sharing is not available on this tour.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Rachel Westgarth

Jan 2018

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We both loved the tour

Well organised, good hotels, good amount of time at all the sites and Feng was an amazing tour guide. She made it all so easy and fun. Feng was the best tour guide w...

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Learna Cale

Jan 2017

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The tour was fantastic - our group were all like minded and we got along very well! For the majority of us, it was a first time visit to China, so was great to experience everything together for the first time! All the hotels were in very good locations

The coaches used in each city were clean and comfortable and offered plenty of space for our group of 20.Our guide Stefanie was truly amazing and she really made the...

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Learna Cale

Jan 2017

Provided byOn The Go Tours

The tour was fantastic - our group were all like minded and we got along very well! For the majority of us, it was a first time visit to China, so was great to experience everything together for the first time! All the hotels were in very good locations

The coaches used in each city were clean and comfortable and offered plenty of space for our group of 20.Our guide Stefanie was truly amazing and she really made the...

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Alison Allbutt

Jan 2016

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I was delighted with both my tour and our guides

The entire trip exceeded my expectations. One of the many winning features of an On The Go trip is the easy, relaxed and reassuring manner with which the guides deal...

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Ronald Osborn

Jan 2016

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The accommodations were very nice and the transportation was comfortable. The information we received from On The Go Tours before the trip was very helpful and prepa...

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    • International flights and visa
    • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$5 - 7 per day, per traveller as a tip for your guide. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
    • Entrance Fees: USD$145-155pp, paid in local currency

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12 + if accompanied by an adult (noted on prices &departure page for clients).
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