9-Day Ice and Snow Family Tour

Playing Snow in Northeast China 

The trip starts in the capital - Beijing, where we can explore China's rich history and culture through the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. You will then head to the northeast to begin your ice and snow journey. Whether in Harbin or the fairy-tale-like Snow Town, there are plenty of exciting ice activities, making it an unforgettable and spectacular family trip.

Here is a suggested itinerary. If your family wants to add any activities or change anything, just feel free to let your travel adviser know. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and needs.

Suggested 9-Day Family Tour

Day Highlights
1-2
Beijing
Imperial and Historical Sites include Forbidden City and Great Wall 
3-5
Harbin
The Ice and Snow World, and Siberian Tiger Park
6
Snow Valley
Snow Sports and Dinner at Local Family 
7-8
Snow Town
Cross the Snowy Forest, and walk on the Snow Town
9
Beijing
Departure

Tour Map

9-Day Ice and Snow Family Tour

Tour 'Wow' Points

Explore the stunning ice sculpture park- Ice and Snow World

Here is a family visiting paradise: large man-made skiing fields, large ice slides, children's playground, Christmas square, maze, large inflated buildings, etc.

Ice and Snow World
Ice and Snow World

Playing snow sports in Snow Valley

Your family will enjoy a variety of fun activities at an Ice and Snow Amusement Park, including snow tubing, ice plowing, ice spinning, ice skating, and snowball fights.

SUGER PAINTING
Chinese calligraphy

Experience the unique transportation on the snow

Driving through the snowy forest from Snow Valley to Snow Town with a combine of horse-drawn sled, snowmobile, and 4WD.

horse-drawn sledGreat wall
snowmobile

Feed the Siberian Tiger on a Safari bus

Taking a bus with wire-mesh to see the tigers roam freely in the fields, challenge your courage to feed meat to them.

Siberian Tiger
Siberian Tiger

Making dumplings and having dinner in a local family

You will make dumplings and eat with the local homestay family together, talk with local people and get to know local customs during the process

family visit
make dumplings

Ascend above the most beautiful winter fairytale world

Snow Town is a magical snow fairyland. This is a paradise for you and your children to thoroughly enjoy the plentiful snow and various snow activities.

Snow town
Snow town

Walk on the child-friendly section of Great Wall

The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is ranked top on TripAdvisor, for its picturesque scenery and beautifully restored architecture. We arrange a round-trip cable car for you to save time.

Xi'an cuisine
cable car

Discover the secrets of Chinese emperors at the Forbidden City

The Forbidden City is the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial architectural complex in the world. It was home to 24 emperors.

Forbidden City
Forbidden City

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Suggested Itinerary

Your preferences design the real journey. We're ready to create a wonderful China family tour for you.

Day 1Arrive in Beijing | Airport Transfer

Upon your arrival in Beijing, your private tour guide and driver will greet you with warm smiles. They will escort you to your hotel, allowing you to rest after your long flight.

Day 2Beijing | The Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven
Breakfast & Lunch

After 1.5 hours' drive from downtown Beijing, you will reach Mutianyu Great Wall. This is the most child-friendly section of Great Wall. A 2½-kilometer section was fully restored in 1986. Use the round-way cable car to save time and energy. At the Wall, you have about 2 hours of free time to walk around, after your guide does some introductions.

Head to the Temple of Heaven, a sacred site and architectural masterpiece. Many locals go to the Temple of Heaven to engage in traditional activities such as Tai Chi, calligraphy, painting, and other cultural practices.

Day 3Beijing to Harbin| The Forbidden City and Bullet Train
Breakfast & Lunch

Begin your day at the iconic Tiananmen Square, then visit the majestic Forbidden City to explore ancient Chinese imperial architecture. Your knowledgeable tour guide will explain historical stories related to the emperor and help you uncover the secrets of royal architecture.

Take a bullet train to Harbin after lunch.

Day 4Harbin | The Ice and Snow World
Breakfast 

Spend a full day in the Ice and Snow World today. The park possesses the most ice and snow art landscape, the most comprehensive recreational activities, and the most beautiful night views.

Here is family visiting paradise and you don't need to worry they feel boring: Eastern Scenic Area features ice and snow activities and children's recreational activities, consisting of large man-made skiing fields, large ice slides, children's playground, Christmas square, maze, large inflated buildings and other facilities for entertainment.

Day 5Harbin | Sun Island and Siberian Tiger Park
Breakfast & Lunch

Visit Harbin Sun Island Scenic Area, and enjoy the charming ice or snow sculptures and architecture.

Walk around the Stalin Park, which is on the opposite of the Sun Island.

Discover the Harbin Siberian Tiger Park for a thrilling experience. We have arranged a mini bus safari for you, allowing you to get up close to the tigers and even feed them.

End at the Central street. Experience Harbin's vibrant night scene for dinner and shopping.

Day 6Harbin to Snow Valley | Snow Sports and Dinner at Local Family
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Drive to Snow Valley this morning. China Snow Valley is a small village about 15 km (10 miles) from the famous China Snow Town with quite similar white winter views.

Have fun with your family in an amusement park, enjoy snow tubing, ice plowing, ice spinning, ice skating, and snowball fights.

This evening, you will make dumplings and eat with the local homestay family together, talk with local people and get to know local customs during the process.

Day 7Snow Valley to Snow Town | Cross the Snowy Forest
Breakfast & Lunch

Get ready to cross the snowy forest from Snow Valley to Snow Town. This is a fascinating and beautiful route with an undisturbed landscape.

The total route is about 15 km (10 miles). Firstly, you will climb halfway up to Yaocao Hill from Snow Valley by horse-drawn sledge(5km). Then driving a snowmobile to go through the snowy forest to the top of Yangcao Hill (5km), which is the highest peak (1,235 m or 4,050 feet above sea level). Go down Yangcao Hill to Snow Town by 4WD(5km).

If your physical condition permits, we highly recommend hiking 2.5km. Hiking the Snowy Forest gives you more chances to spot the fantastic wintery white scenery.

Day 8Snow Town to Harbin | Snow Town
Breakfast & Lunch

Walk on Xueyun Avenue in the town, where there are many shops and stores where you can taste the local specific frozen cachi, pear, or sugar-coated haws.

Climb the Bangchui Hill Scenic Outlook Wooden Walkways, to ascend above the most beautiful winter fairytale world.

Back in Harbin this afternoon.

Day 9Harbin | Departure
Breakfast

Our guide will escort you to the airport.

Hotel Selection

—the Icing on the Cake

Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.

Novotel Peace
Zhentu hotel
Xinfu inn

Tour Price

FromUSD2,149per adult USD1,969per child (2-11 years old) Based on a private tour for a family of 4 people with 1 child below 12 years old. Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel

Price includes:

  • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
  • 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling

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