Every winter, Harbin's Ice and Snow World transforms the capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province into a vast winter playground, turning a long, sub-zero season from a test of endurance into a citywide celebration. Colossal ice palaces, hewn from crystal-clear blocks cut from the frozen Songhua River, rise beside sweeping ice slides, a snowflake-shaped Ferris wheel and large-scale performances that draw on the region's deep winter traditions. Blending folk customs with modern lighting, projection and immersive installations, the park has grown into one of the world's best-known winter festivals, drawing visitors from across China and overseas to experience Harbin's distinctive northern charm and the festive atmosphere leading up to the Spring Festival.