Day2Harbin

Attractions: Sun Island Scenic Resort, Siberian Tiger Park, Ice and Snow World, St. Sophia Church, Zhongyang Pedestrian Street

Meal: Not included

Hotel: Ovenight in Harbin

Pick up from your hotel, then have the excursion to enjoy the Snow Carving Festival in Sun Island. It is an important part of the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, and is also the world's largest and most influential snow sculpture art exhibition. The expo is held annually and attracts snow sculptors from all over the world to participate in its creation. During the festival, the snow sculpture art works on Sun Island will display exquisite carving skills and amazing creativity, attracting a large number of tourists to come to see and experience the charm of ice and snow art.

Then drive further north ( about 37km north of Harbin downtown) to see the Siberian tigers in the Northeast Tiger Park. It is one of the world's largest centres for the captive breeding and conservation of the Siberian tiger, and an ideal place to see and learn about this rare and endangered animal. You can observe the ecological behaviour of the Siberian tiger up close, learn about their habits and visit other rare wildlife in the Tiger Park.

After lunch, drive back to the city center to visit the city landmark of Harbin - Sophia Church, which is one of the landmarks of Harbin and the largest Orthodox church in Northeast China. Built in 1907, it is a fusion of Byzantine and Russian architectural styles, with a unique exterior and magnificent golden roof.Then walk along Zhongyang Dajie ( Central Street ), which is a famous commercial and pedestrian street and one of the earliest commercial centres in Harbin. This wide and historical street has preserved many buildings with European styles, such as Baroque, Classical and Byzantine buildings. Here you can stroll along the street, admire the buildings with different architectural styles, shop, taste delicious food and experience the night light show.After dinner, you will have your highlight activity in Harbin - enjoy the Ice and Snow World, which is one of the main venues of the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival and the world's largest outdoor ice and snow themed amusement park. It features ice carvings, snow carvings and ice lanterns, showcasing exquisite ice and snow artworks. You can enjoy magnificent ice architecture, exquisite snow sculptures and colourful ice lantern exhibitions, as well as participate in a variety of ice and snow recreational activities, such as ice skating and snowmobiling, to enjoy the fun of ice and snow.