If someone asks which place is the "hottest" in China this winter, then Harbin in Northeast China is definitely the answer!
Harbin's officials said the city was preparing for an influx of tourists for a year. Topics on visiting Harbin have dominated Chinese major social media platforms' hot search.
This aerial photo taken on Jan 1, 2024 shows tourists having fun at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.
This aerial photo taken on Jan 3, 2024 shows tourists having fun at Harbin Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.