4-Day Chinese New Year in Northeast China Tour

What Makes This Journey Different

Experience Chinese New Year where winter feels truly magical.

Travel through Northeast China during the festive season, when snow-covered landscapes, traditional New Year customs and local celebrations come together. Enjoy the flavors, traditions and atmosphere of Chinese New Year while discovering the distinctive winter charm of the region.

For travelers looking for more adventure, add a two-day skiing extension, with a high-speed train journey of around 1.5 hours each way.

A festive winter escape — with the option to ski, celebrate and experience Northeast China at its most magical.

Tour Highlights

🧧 Celebrate Chinese New Year in Northeast China
Experience the festive atmosphere of Chinese New Year with traditional customs, seasonal activities and local celebrations.

🏮 Experience Authentic New Year Traditions
Discover how people in Northeast China welcome the Lunar New Year through festive rituals, local traditions, food and everyday customs.

❄️ Winter-Only Northeast China
Travel through snow-covered landscapes and atmospheric winter towns, experiencing Northeast China at its most magical time of year.

🥟 Taste the Flavors of the New Year
Enjoy festive dishes and regional specialties that bring the traditions of Chinese New Year to the table.

🎿 Optional Two-Day Skiing Extension
Add two days of skiing to your New Year journey, with a convenient high-speed train ride of around 1.5 hours each way.

✨ More Than a Winter Sightseeing Trip
Combine snow, local culture, festive traditions and optional skiing for a deeper experience of Northeast China in winter.

Itinerary

Day 1: Harbin

Your private driver and tour guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Lunch and dinner are not included.

Overnight stay in Harbin.

Day 2: Harbin City Sightseeing

Visit the Siberian Tiger Park and Sun Island Snow Expo. Wander along Gogol Street to buy Northeast China New Year goods including red sausages and wild mountain specialties.

You may optionally visit Harbin Ice and Snow World to admire elaborate ice sculptures and watch Spring Festival light parades.

Lunch included，Dinner on your own.

Stay overnight in Harbin.

Day 3: Harbin

In-depth Old Town Tour Stroll around Hongzhuan Street Morning Market first. Then visit Saint Sophia Cathedral, Stalin Park and Central Street. Head to Songhua River Ice Carnival, watch local residents’ winter swimming shows and take part in various ice activities. Later tour Laodaowai Chinese Baroque Block to immerse yourself in authentic old-town Spring Festival atmosphere, where you can enjoy folk Yangko parades.

Lunch included，Dinner on your own.

Accommodation in Harbin.

Day 4: Departure from Harbin

After breakfast, the driver will transfer you to the airport. No overnight stay.

Extended 2-Day Itinerary ( Yabuli Ski Resort)

From City Lights to Mountain Snow

Day 4: Harbin to Yabuli

Take a high-speed train from Harbin to Yabuli, which takes roughly 1.5 hours. Spend the whole day on alpine skiing with 4-hour ski tickets provided, covering beginner and intermediate slopes. Ski boards, ski boots and ski poles are included; you need to buy extra time tickets by yourself if you ski longer.

Optional recreational items include snowmobile rides and horse-drawn sledges. 

Soak in outdoor snow hot springs in the evening to ease fatigue from skiing. Please bring your own swimwear.

No set meals.

Overnight at a forest hot spring hotel inside Yabuli Ski Resort.

Day 5: Yabuli back to Harbin

Enjoy another full day of alpine skiing with a 4-hour inclusive ski set. Extra skiing hours are self-funded. Take the 2nd class seat high-speed train back to Harbin in the evening.

Meals not included.

Stay in Harbin overnight.

Day 6: Departure from Harbin

Transfer to the airport after breakfast.

No accommodation arranged.