Lindu · Winter Ice and Snow Journey — 9 Days
Lindu

Winter Ice and Snow Journey — 9 Days

Northeast China · 9 days and 8 nights

Original Chinese name

冬季·梦幻冰雪之旅9日游

Journey overview

Reference fare
USD 4,467 and up
Duration
9 days and 8 nights
Departure location
Harbin

Departure dates

2026

2027

Cabins

  • Gold Diamond Deluxe Standard Room
  • Gold Diamond Deluxe King Room
  • Supreme Deluxe Suite

Fares and availability vary by departure and cabin. Please confirm both when booking.

USD estimates use the 2026-11-13 exchange rate. Confirm the final amount and payment currency when booking.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Various places-Harbin

  • MealWelcome Dinner
  • Accommodation: Harbin Wanda Vista/Aoluguya/Shangri-La/JW Marriott or similar

[Airport pick-up]: Welcome to the "Ice City" Harbin! After being picked up by a private car, check into the hotel and rest.

[Dinner]: Today’s welcome dinner is a carefully planned special train trailer. When the wine glasses collide, the crisp echo is not only a pre-travel etiquette, but also a greeting between strange souls. Travelers at the same table, open the wine and taste the food together, and start an "unforgettable mobile time"

Private car pick up from the airport
Private car pick up from the airport

Day 2

Harbin CITYWALK-Yichun

  • MealsHotel breakfast; Northeastern barbecue; Iron pot stew
  • Accommodation: Lindu Express

[10:00-14:00] [Volga Manor] (tour no less than 2 hours), break into the Russian-style castle, precious historical photos, take you to Harbin a hundred years ago... The whole building is grand and elegant yet exquisite. The mighty gate quietly guards the tranquility of the manor like a loyal and brave warrior. The texture of pure wood brings people a simple feeling away from the hustle and bustle. Standing next to such a building, it seems that you can smell the breath left by time.

Special arrangement: [Ice Cup Vodka] [Castle Snow Circle] [Snow Girl Fairy Tale Castle (Appearance)]

[15:00-16:00] [Siberian Tiger Forest Park] (visit no less than 1 hour). In winter, the earth is covered with snow, and the colorful Siberian tigers look particularly dazzling against the white snow, especially the majesty of the tigers. If God is kind, you can see the rare "frost tiger spectacle". Take a thrilling ride to have a "close" encounter with the Siberian tiger and see the majestic appearance of the Northeast's "big pet".

[16:30-17:30] [Chinese Baroque] (tour no less than 1 hour). The exterior of the building here is in the form of Baroque, but the interior is the layout of a Chinese courtyard. The local working people integrated Chinese culture into the original Baroque and created a combination of Chinese and Western architecture. It has a very straightforward name - Chinese Baroque.

[18:00-19:30]Enjoy dinner

[20:00-21:00] [Central Street + Flood Control Memorial Tower + Sophia Church Square] (tour no less than 1 hour), Harbin is known as the "Architecture Museum of All Nations". Central Street, Saint Sophia Cathedral, Madier Hotel... Every old building in Harbin has its own dreamy effect and has an unrepeatable retro accent.

Then take the [Lindu Express] train to [Yichun].

Volga Manor
Volga Manor

Day 3

Yichun-Shangganling-Winter Hunting-"Walking with Deers"-Mohe

  • Mealshotel breakfast/train breakfast; local dinner; forest delicacies
  • Accommodation: Lindu Express

Tour guide picks up the group at the train station

[Morning] [Shangganling Stream Park] in winter (visit no less than 2 hours), is an ice and snow fairy tale world hidden deep in the Xiaoxing'an Mountains. The forest coverage rate here reaches more than 96%. After a clear snowfall, it is covered with snow. The sunlight passes through the branches and leaves of the trees, casting mottled light and shadow. When walking on the wooden plank road, you can hear the soft sound of snow falling between the branches.

[Deer Creek Ranch] hidden in the forest of Xiaoxing'an Mountains is a fairy tale secret land full of healing feeling in winter. The activities here are based on "close interaction and immersive experience", allowing every visitor to embrace the warmth of natural creatures.

Tips: It is recommended to choose light-colored clothing to add a sense of atmosphere and not easily disturb the deer.

[Afternoon] Fishing, Hunting and Winter Carnival in the Northeast Forestry [Winter Fishing] + [Ice Activities] (tour no less than 2 hours), with the cry of "fish head", the crisp sound of iron tools hitting the ice broke the silence of the snowfield. The experienced fishermen cooperated tacitly, cutting holes in the ice, lowering nets and threading poles, and passing water lines under the ice. Each process was skillful and neat, showing the wisdom and power of ancient winter fishing.

hides the purest winter passion and wild fun [ice activities], each of which turns the cold into hearty happiness. Snow slides, ice skates, ice bicycles, ice sledges, etc. create warm winter photos with family and friends. If you are looking for excitement, you can’t miss the snow karting and banana boat rides, which will show speed and passion on the ice. There are also lively group sports: on the snow football field, the team members are running and fighting in the snow, sweat and cold air intertwining to create a passionate scene; ice tube pitching and tug-of-war competitions allow strangers to form teams instantly, and the cheers break the silence of the forest. If you prefer quiet time, the ice fishing tent is an excellent choice. The warm tent is equipped with fishing gear, and you can quietly wait for the cold water fish to take the bait and feel the leisurely feeling of "whoever is willing to take the bait".

Then take the [Lindu Express] train to [Mohe].

Shangganling Stream Park
Shangganling Stream Park

Day 4

Train Sightseeing-Arrived in Mohe

  • Mealstrain breakfast; train lunch; local dinner
  • Accommodation: Mohe Yilong Hotel or similar class

[Today] Train time: Bar car, children’s entertainment car, reading car, tea room, etc. Enjoy slow time.

Arrive at Mohe, the northernmost part of China, and check into the hotel.

Train time
Train time

Day 5

Mohe-Arctic Village

  • Mealshotel breakfast; local dinner; cold water fish feast
  • Accommodation: Songjian Yueju Wild Luxury Hotel (Beijing Village Branch)/Beijing Village Mokou Old Street Hotel/Jingyi Hot Spring Hotel/Same level as Suojin Hotel

[Morning] Check in to the northernmost [Arctic Village Scenic Area] in the motherland (the tour lasts for no less than 2 hours), walk 2.5 kilometers to [Arctic Sandbar] to start the journey of searching for the north, and visit the [Shenzhou Arctic Monument] which is as famous as the Monument of China. You can also choose to ride a horse-drawn sledge to see the other side of the river [Ignasi Inno Village], and visit the [Northern Xinjiang First Outpost]. And go to [China's northernmost restaurant] to experience Sister Cuilan's unique enthusiasm. Buy a few postcards at the [Northernmost Post Office], write blessings on them, put the northernmost postmark on the card, and send greetings from the northernmost part of the motherland to your family and friends far away.

[Afternoon] The traditional polar snowfield travel method [dog-pulled sledge snowfield experience] or [ATV all-terrain vehicle snow jungle travel] (choose one of the two), travel through the forest and snowfield, the iconic ice and snow experience in the Arctic Village. [Snowy courtyard roasted tea] Shared black teapot, served with roasted frozen pears, sweet potato cubes, and dried hawthorn; snacks to accompany the tea: melon seeds, dried wild raspberries, which can continuously refill the water

[18:00-20:00] Independent and quiet wooden house [Forest Sleep Healing Experience], sonic relaxation and healing, soothing physical fatigue caused by the extreme cold outdoors throughout the day, and relieving travel fatigue.

The following items are optional:

[20:00—03:00] [Woodhouse Bar·Polar Blueberry Fruit Wine Appreciation Party] A glass of blueberry fruit wine + a casual small fruit plate, only available for the evening appreciation party. Taste a variety of blueberry fruit wine, Russian honey fruit wine, and dry red wine; stay warm indoors while waiting for the Aurora to relax and communicate with tourists.

[20:00-22:00] [Light pollution-free snowfield starry sky observation, aurora watching] Stargazing on an open snow platform; free sharing of starry sky shooting skills with mobile phones; key aurora watching time in winter.

Supplement: The aurora peak window is extended from 22:00 to 03:00. Guests are voluntary to extend the wait. We will synchronize the aurora geomagnetic forecast in real time.

Warm reminder: Aurora is a natural celestial phenomenon, affected by clouds, geomagnetic index, and moonlight, and cannot be guaranteed to be observed.

Lengji Square
Lengji Square

Day 6

Arctic Village-Oroqen Activities-Yabuli

  • Mealshotel breakfast; local dinner; train dinner
  • Accommodation: Lindu Express

After breakfast [Sunrise Travel Photography on the Frozen River Bank + Splashing Water to Ice Experience] (tour no less than 2 hours), wait for the polar sunrise at the riverbank viewing point; provide hot water and teach how to shoot water to form ice; take pictures of blue-toned morning light snowfields; there is a chance of encountering the morning light aurora in the early morning.

Follow the inheritors of the Oroqen intangible cultural heritage [Intangible Heritage Handmade] (Birch Bark Painting). The Oroqen people live in the Greater and Lesser Khingan Mountains. The content is mainly based on the images of natural flowers, trees, animals, and working tools. It touches the scene and evokes emotions. Everything in the production is in compliance with nature, making you more primitive and precious.

[Elven Reindeer in the Forest] In the depths of the Greater Khingan Mountains, reindeer and Oroqen people accompany each other; in winter, reindeer pulling sleds can be seen galloping past from time to time. The reindeer here are very docile, and tourists can get close contact with them, pet them, and take photos.

Enter Oroqen culture and visit the [Oroqen Museum]. The winter in the Greater Khingan Mountains is long and cold, and the thickness of snow in the mountains and forests often reaches more than 1 meter. The Oroqen people mainly rely on hunting and live a self-sufficient life in the mountains and forests. They eat animal meat and wear animal skins. They live in the dense forests with traditional "Xianrenzhu", thus forming a unique national culture and lifestyle. During the long history, the Oroqen people used their wisdom and hands to create a national culture, which occupies a special position in the culture of the cold temperate zone.

Special arrangement: [Taste Oroqen—Hanging Pot] [Grilled Red Willow Meat Skewers] [Oroqen—Bear Fighting Dance]

Take the [Lindu Express] train to [Yabuli] in the afternoon.

Day 7

Train Sightseeing-Xuexiang

  • Mealstrain breakfast; train lunch; white fungus and snow clam soup
  • Accommodation: Xueyun Holiday Hotel (Plaza Branch)/Xueyun Holiday Hotel (Main Street Branch)/Xueyun Pavilion Hotel or similar level

[Morning] Train time: bar car, children's entertainment car, reading car, tea room, etc., enjoy the time.

The prototype of the ice and snow fairy tale world [Fairy Tale Snow Village] (tour no less than 2 hours), is famous for its extremely high snowfall and unique "snow mushrooms" and "snow roof eaves". At night, the red lanterns are lit up against the thick white snow, and the whole village looks like a fairy tale world. This is the most iconic scene of the entire trip.

As night falls, the lights are bright, [Xueyun Street] is full of light, the snow shines like gems under the light and shadow, the air is filled with the sweetness of frozen pears, the aroma of roasted sweet potatoes and the laughter of people. This is not only a street, but also a winter feast that mobilizes all the senses!

[Yangko parade + snow disco + drone show + laser show/fireworks show] After the big red lanterns light up, Xuexiang enters another world. Northeastern Yangko - the most local leisure lifestyle, thousands of people gathered in the fairy tale world of snow, excited tourists staged a "crazy naked bonfire"; watch drone performances and fireworks shows at designated times...

Xuexiang
Xuexiang

Day 8

Xuexiang-Ice and Snow Ten Miles Gallery/Snowmobile-Harbin

  • Mealshotel breakfast; farm food; dumpling feast
  • Accommodation: Harbin Ice and Snow World RV Campground/Harbin

Morning [Snow and Ice Gallery] [Snowmobile] (tour no less than 2 hours), 3 kilometers of winter jungle + snow mountain light hiking, explore the winter secrets covered by white snow! Give you another adrenaline rush, [Snowmobile] A 4-kilometer snowmobile ride deep into the forest and snowfields. Capture the most beautiful moments on a snowy day...

After arriving in Harbin, you can enjoy the [Ice and Snow World] (VIP ticket privileges) (visit no less than 2 hours) and swim freely according to your own time. Harbin Ice and Snow World is not a simple ice sculpture exhibition, but a dazzling "city" built with tens of millions of cubic meters of ice and snow; when night falls, colorful lights light up inside the crystal clear ice sculptures, making castles, palaces, slides, and mazes all come alive, as if you are in the magical world of "Frozen."

Take the bus back to Harbin in the afternoon and check in after dinner.

Ice and Snow World
Ice and Snow World

Day 9

Harbin-Return

  • MealHotel breakfast
  • Accommodation: Arrange independently

Today we will send you to the train station or airport based on the return flight/train information provided by the guest.

What the fare covers

Included

Accommodation

3 nights designated seats on Lindu Express + 5 nights at a tourist destination hotel.

Meal

Includes 8 breakfasts and 15 meals (breakfast is hotel breakfast and train breakfast; lunch is ≈ USD 14.89/person; dinner is ≈ USD 22.34/person; special dinner is ≈ USD 29.78/person).

Special note: Since the train meals need to be ordered according to the quantity before the train departs, and the local dining during the tour is a group meal, the meals included in the itinerary will not be refunded if you do not use it. Please understand!

Car

Travel local air-conditioned tour bus (1+1 or 2+2 model) + airport/station pick-up bus.

Tickets

The first ticket + entertainment ticket is marked on the itinerary.

Special note: This land itinerary is an additional consumption for the Lindu Express ticket. If you do not participate in the attractions, no fees will be refunded! If you cancel the tour temporarily midway, no fees will be refunded.

Guide

Tour guide with national qualification tour guide certificate explains the service fee, train steward, and train team doctor.

Children under 12 years old

The price quoted for children includes full meals, local parking spaces, guides, entertainment tickets + large tickets.

Excluded

1. The quotation is based on two people per standard room, and the team does not provide room sharing arrangements. If you need an exclusive room for one person, you need to pay the full room fee.

2. Transportation expenses, meals, and other personal expenses during free activities; meals not included in the itinerary; consumption in shopping malls.

3. Hotel non-free dining expenses, laundry, haircut, telephone, drinks, tobacco and alcohol, pay TV, luggage handling, etc..

4. Additional expenses caused by unexpected events such as traffic delays, cancellations, or force majeure such as war, strikes, natural disasters, etc..

5. Additional expenses paid for personal and property losses caused by tourists’ breach of contract, their own fault, or their own illness.

6. Aviation insurance and travel accident insurance are not included (tourists are recommended to purchase it).

7. All fees not mentioned in “Fees Included”.

8. Children under 12 years old do not include train berths or hotel beds.

Travel notes

Changes and cancellations

Travellers acknowledge that railway transportation is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. Railway transportation organizations follow the principle of unified dispatching and command. If the tourist train is advanced or postponed due to emergencies or irresistible reasons such as changes to the railway timetable, construction, line accidents, vehicle breakdowns, line rerouting, etc., the agency will notify travellers 7 days in advance. If the tourist train cannot be run, the agency will notify 5 days in advance. The travel agency will not bear any liability for breach of contract. If the above situation occurs and the tourist agrees to reschedule after consultation, the travel agency will reimburse the relevant and reasonable rescheduling fees for the tourist who has already traveled. The specific departure time and stopping points of the special train are subject to the orders of the relevant departments! If the tourist train is delayed or the tourist itinerary is affected due to railway system changes to the railway timetable, construction, line accidents, vehicle breakdowns, changes in travel plans, etc., these are force majeure factors, and the travel agency does not bear any liability for breach of contract!

Since the tourist train is chartered, the travel agency needs to pay the railway department performance deposit, hotel deposit and other fees in advance. Therefore, the cancellation rules for tourists after registering for this special train are as follows:

(1) at least 30 days before the departure date, if the trip is canceled due to any personal reasons of the tourist, ≈ USD 2,233.74/person will be charged.

(2) If the trip is canceled 15-29 days (inclusive) before the departure date due to any personal reasons of the traveler, 50% of the contract amount will be charged.

(3) If the trip is canceled 1-14 days (inclusive) before the tour date due to any personal reasons of the tourist, 70% of the contract amount will be charged.

(4) If the trip is canceled due to any personal reasons of the traveler on the day of departure, 100% of the contract amount will be charged.

Tourists can change the travel party 3 days before departure without any loss (except for booking air tickets, etc.).

Before you travel

1. Registration and age requirements

1. Those aged 12 and above are charged the full adult price; those under 12 years old are charged the child price. There is no infant exemption policy on this line. (Children register according to age)

2. Minors are not allowed to join the tour alone and must be accompanied by an adult immediate family member throughout the tour.

· Over 70 years old: Must provide formal physical examination report within six months (basic items such as blood pressure, electrocardiogram, etc.)

· Over 75 years old: Must be accompanied by immediate family members throughout the entire journey, otherwise the guest will not be accepted

· Those with serious heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, mental illness, and infectious diseases will not be allowed to register; if you conceal your condition, you will be responsible for the consequences. We have the right to persuade you to cancel the trip.

· Wheelchair guests with limited mobility: Check the barrier-free conditions of the carriage in advance, as access to some private rooms is restricted.

3. All participants must bring their original valid ID cards; children must bring their household register/birth certificate. Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and foreign tourists must confirm the border scenic area access policy in advance before signing up. Registration information (name, ID number, mobile phone number) must be accurate. Loss of tickets, insurance, and hotels caused by incorrect information will be borne by the guest.

2. Children’s fares and cabin occupancy

1. The price quoted for children includes: full meals, hotel breakfast, local parking spaces, tour guide services, large tickets and entertainment tickets during the itinerary; minor transportation in the scenic area, and self-selected and self-financed items are borne by yourself according to the on-site standards of the scenic area.

2. Private room occupancy limit: A single private room is equipped with 2 adults as standard, and up to 2 additional children can be added; more than 2 children cannot be arranged in the same private room, and must open separate private rooms or split accommodation.

3. The train children’s playground is free to use, and there is no mandatory hidden consumption.

4.Special charging requirements: If 1 adults travel alone with 1 children, the children will not enjoy the child preferential policy and will be charged the full adult price, and the entire private room must be fully inclusive.

3. Accommodation

1. Full accommodation includes Lindu Express special train boxes and standard hotels corresponding to the itinerary. In the event of force majeure such as hotel availability, government requisition, event control, etc., the travel agency has the right to adjust hotels of the same level without lowering accommodation standards.

2. The special train berths are real-name, and there is no guarantee that you can share a room. Single-person registration will give priority to inform you that there may be a high price difference for a single room.

3. Once the berth is locked, the space will be lost if you change the room type. You need to confirm the final room type when registering.

Questions

How much is Winter Ice and Snow Journey — 9 Days?

From USD 4,467 (Lindu, 9 days and 8 nights). Fares vary by departure, cabin and party size; confirm the quote when booking.

When does Winter Ice and Snow Journey — 9 Days depart?

Departures: Dec 15, Dec 23 2026; Jan 6, Jan 13, Jan 29, Feb 7 2027. Availability is confirmed when booking.

Where does the journey start?

The journey starts in Harbin. Travel to and from Harbin is arranged separately; an adviser can help.

What does the fare include?

The fare covers Accommodation, Meal, Car, Tickets, Guide, Children under 12 years old. See “What the fare covers” on this page.

How do I book?

Select “View dates and book” to choose your date, cabin and party size, or call +86-23-88721881 and an adviser will book for you. Payment by PayPal, SWIFT bank transfer, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay.