Winter sports event turns Harbin into hot spot for global visitors

With the upcoming 9th Asian Winter Games nearing, Harbin, the capital city of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, has become a popular destination for visitors from home and abroad during the ongoing Spring Festival holiday period. This “Ice City” is alive with both the festive spirit of Chinese New Year and growing excitement for the upcoming large-scale winter sports event.

On the second day of the Year of the Snake, tourists from all over the world were spotted visiting well-known scenic spots in the city and tasting authentic food at its historic Central Street. As night falls in Harbin, colorful lanterns displayed for Spring Festival light up, prompting people to take photos to record this joyful moment.