The best time to attend Harbin Ice & Snow Festival in 2027 is Expected to open January 5, 2027.
Timing status: Dates provisional.
Last verified: 2026-08-17.
Ice festival · Expected to open January 5, 2027
A whole city of illuminated ice palaces and giant snow sculptures rises on the frozen Songhua River.
Opens: Jan 5
Where it is visible: Harbin, China
It is brutally cold, often below minus 20C. Ice World opens around Dec 20 with the formal festival from Jan 5.
Harbin Ice & Snow Festival 2027: Expected to open January 5, 2027.
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