Harbin 6-Day Private Tour Including China Snow Town & Yabuli Ski Resort

Tour Highlights
• Enjoy the unique snow-covered landscape of China Snow Town, where snow falls for half a year and gets as deep as 2 meters.
• Ski at Yabuli Ski Resort, the largest and best ski resort in China.
• Wander through the Sun Island, known for many square miles of giant snow sculptures.
• Marvel at Harbin Ice and Snow World, one of the largest ice and snow theme parks in the world.
• Admire Saint Sophia Cathedral, a red-brick former Russian Orthodox Church being Harbin’s most famous landmark.
• Wander through the cobblestone avenue of Central Street, the most obvious legacy of Russia's involvement with Harbin.
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
• Accommodation at international standard 4-star hotels in Harbin & Yabuli Ski Resort, Wangjia Star Guesthouse at China Snow Town

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Harbin, Harbin Airport or Train Station Transfer
• Day 2 Drive to China Snow Town, China Snow Town Tour
• Day 3 China Snow Town Tour, Drive to Yabuli Ski Resort
• Day 4 Yabuli Ski Resort, Drive back to Harbin
• Day 5 Sund Island, Harbin Ice and Snow World, Saint Sophia Cathedral & Central Street
• Day 6 Departure from Harbin, Transfer to Harbin Airport or Train Stations

Hotels & Meals
• 3 nights of accommodations at 4-star Holiday Inn Harbin City Centre (Harbin Central Street) or similar
• 1 night of accommodation at Wangjia Star Guesthouse or similar guesthouse at China Snow Town
• 1 night of accommodation at 4-star International Broadcast Center Hotel at Yabuli or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you have booked your own hotel, if you want to stay at other hotels or if you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact us by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour for you.

Price Remarks
• Prices are based on sharing in double/twin/triple room at proposed hotels.
• Prices are not valid during Chinese New Year Festival.
• S/S (Single Supplement) fee is charged for staying at single room.
• S/S fee for less than 10 adult travelers: USD105; S/S fee for over 10 adult travelers: USD90.

Price Inclusions
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast at hotel
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• This tour is valid during Harbin International Ice Snow Sculpture Festival 2020 from Jan 5 to Feb 20, 2020
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more prior to the scheduled departure date, will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 22 - 30 days will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made within 15 - 21 days will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made within 8 - 14 days will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made within 0 - 7 days will not receive a refund.
• After the tour has commenced, there is no refund for canceled services due to non-participation, missed days on tours.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GoGrandChina private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GoGrandChina tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GoGrandChina offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• This tour is valid during Harbin International Ice Snow Sculpture Festival 2020 from Jan 5 to Feb 20, 2020.
• There is no tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals (lunch & dinner) are not included. Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Before getting to Harbin you will receive driver's contact information by WhatsApp, Wechat or email.
• You will be greeted by driver holding GGC welcome sign with your name at the airport or train station arrival hall.

Day 1 Arrival in Harbin, Harbin Airport or Train Station Pick-up
Meet your driver at Harbin airport or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Harbin on your own. 

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Holiday Inn Harbin City Centre (Harbin Central Street) or simila

Day 2 Transfer to China Snow Town, China Snow Town Tour
Drive out of Harbin to China Snow Town (approximately 300 km, about 5 & half hours driving). China Snow Town is also known as Shuangfeng (Twin Peaks) Forest Farm. The snow period is up to seven months every year and snow thickness may reach around 2 meters. Covered by snow, houses here show a variety of shapes like horses, lying rabbits, turtles, giant mushroom, etc. For photography enthusiasts, birches, cedrus, little huts, red lanterns, wattle wall, and sunrise are all wonderful themes. Explore China Snow Town on your own after hotel check-in.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: Wangjia Star Guesthouse or similar guesthouse

Day 3 China Snow Town Tour, Transfer to Yabuli Ski Resort
Visit Yangcao Mountain in the morning. Yangcao Mountain is located on the northwest corner of Snow Town. With a height of 1,200 meters, it is the highest mountain in this area and a great place to watch the sunrise. Hiking up the mountain is the best way to enjoy the beautiful snow scenery and a good opportunity to escape from the busy world. Treading on the soft snow and breathing in the cool air is utterly refreshing. You can also take a snowmobile or get into a horse-drawn sled. Drive to Yabuli Ski Resort (approximately 80 km, 2 & half hours driving).

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star International Broadcast Center Hotel at Yabuli or similar

Day 4 Yabuli Ski Resort, Transfer back to Harbin
Yabuli Ski Resort is the largest ski resort in China and includes China's largest ski jumping facilities. Yabuli hosted the 1996 Winter Asian Games, the 2008 National Winter Games and the 2009 Winter Universiade. Enjoy a three hour ski at Yabuli Resort in the morning. Drive to Harbin in the afternoon (approximately 200 km, about 3 hours driving).

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Holiday Inn Harbin City Centre (Harbin Central Street) or similar

Know Before You Ski
• This package includes three hour ski, extra payment will be charged for more than 3 hours.
• Ski boots, poles or snowboards are included in the package.
• You should wear helmets, glasses, gloves, knee-pad, and skiing suit. These equipments can be rented if you don’t bring.
• Activities such as Horse sledge, snow tubing and snowmobiling, etc are not included in this package.
• There will be an extra cost for hiring a ski coach.

Day 5 Sund Island, Harbin Ice and Snow World, Saint Sophia Cathedral & Central Street
Morning visit to the Sun Island. The Sun Island is a small island located on the north bank of the Songhua River. During the Ice & Snow Festival, Sun Island hosts a spectacular snow sculpture display called the Harbin International Snow Sculpture Art Expo. Next, visit Harbin Ice and Snow World which offers a variety of ice sculptures, snow entertainment projects and theme performances. It features illuminated full size buildings made from blocks of 2–3' thick ice taken directly from the Songhua River. Afterwards, visit the red-brick former Russian Orthodox Church with its distinctive green onion dome and roosting pigeons. Built in 1907 and expanded in 1932, it was the largest Orthodox church in the Far East and the centre of spiritual life for 100,000 Russian settlers in Harbin. Finally, wander through the cobblestone avenue of Central Street, the most obvious legacy of Russia's involvement with Harbin.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Holiday Inn Harbin City Centre (Harbin Central Street) or similar

Day 6 Departure from Harbin, Transfer to Harbin Airport or Train Stations
Private transfer (without guide) to Harbin airport or train station for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel