China Snow Town (Xuexiang)
Chinese Name: 中国雪乡
English Names: China Snow Town, China Snow Village
Location: 217 miles (350 kilometers) east of Harbin City, in the northeast of China
China Snow Town, formerly known as the Shuangfeng Forestry Center, is a good place for visitors and photographers to view the splendid snowscape. This town will go through seven-month snowy period annually from October to next May. Because of the frequent snowfall, the 470-acre land will be covered by snow with an average thickness of 6.6 feet (2 meters) in winter. During that time, this town is turned into a white fairy wonderland. In addition to the beautiful natural scene, visitors can also enjoy the entertainment activities such as skiing, snowballing, and horse-sledding.
In winter, houses there are covered under the thick snow, looking like clouds, rabbits and mushrooms. Xueyun Avenue is the liveliest place in the town, gathering various shops and inns along the 547-yard (500-meter) street. You can have a taste of the frozen pear or sugar-coated haws, or take photos with the bar renovated from the old-fashioned locomotive while walking down the street. The village is even beautiful in the night. Local people will decorate their houses with red lanterns. Under the light of the lanterns, the town looks like a graceful painting of winter full of the rural features. At night, it must be an unforgettable experience for visitors to sleep on the traditional heated kang bed, a common bed piled up with bricks and warmed by fire in northern China.
With an elevation of 4,429 feet (1,350 meters), Yangcao Mountain is located to the northwest of the village. The plants are sparse on the top. Without any obstacle blocking the vision, the peak provides visitors a perfect viewing platform to enjoy the wide stunning snowscape of the hills, valley, and rimes. Because of the advantage in height and the broad perspective, Yangcao Mountain is the best place in China Snow Town to view the scene of sunrise and sunset.
It must be the dream of most visitors to speed among the mountains and forests, wearing a vivid ski suit. This dream can be achieved in the Snow Town Ski Resort. As an important entertainment venue in the village, the resort offers activities like skiing, horse-sled, dog-sled and circle-sled.
Dream Home is a comprehensive area of food, accommodation and entertainment on the west of Xueyun Avenue. There is an old-fashioned inn in this area, which is the location of over ten movies and TV dramas. Visitors can also enjoy the folk culture and famous Northeast Song-and-dance Duet (Er Ren Zhuan) in this area.
Many movies and TV dramas are shot in the Snow Town. Located to the southwest of the village, there are more than 30 houses in the Film and Television Base to reflect the living situation of people of different classes in different times, including the bandits’ lair, the dormitory of the educated youth (1966 to 1976), and courtyards of the wealthy families.
The base is also a place to feel the mysterious Shaman culture, which is a primitive religion in northern China, through traditional God-invitation ritual and other religious activities.
The Snow Town is 217 miles (350 kilometers) away from Harbin. There is a through bus shuttling between the two destinations. You can also go take a train to Hailin first, and then take a taxi to the scenic area.
*Visitors who return to Harbin by the bus departing at 8:00 can be taken directly to the Harbin Taiping International Airport.
Take a train in Harbin Railway Station or Harbin East Railway Station to Hailin Station. The trip would take about five hours. Upon arrival, take a taxi to the scenic area.
1. The best time to visit the China Snow Town is during December to next March. You can enjoy the large-scale snowscape and play snow sports like skiing, sledding, and snowboarding. The average temperature during that period is around -4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees Centigrade). You should well prepare the cold-proof outfits.
2. Going there during the Spring Festival is strongly recommended. Besides the scene of snow, every house is decorated with red lanterns and streamers during that time. At night, there will be firework show, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere.
Further Reading: Top 10 Things to Do in Harbin
English Names: China Snow Town, China Snow Village
Location: 217 miles (350 kilometers) east of Harbin City, in the northeast of China
China Snow Town, formerly known as the Shuangfeng Forestry Center, is a good place for visitors and photographers to view the splendid snowscape. This town will go through seven-month snowy period annually from October to next May. Because of the frequent snowfall, the 470-acre land will be covered by snow with an average thickness of 6.6 feet (2 meters) in winter. During that time, this town is turned into a white fairy wonderland. In addition to the beautiful natural scene, visitors can also enjoy the entertainment activities such as skiing, snowballing, and horse-sledding.
Yangcao Mountain
Ski Resort
Dream Home
Film and Television Base
The base is also a place to feel the mysterious Shaman culture, which is a primitive religion in northern China, through traditional God-invitation ritual and other religious activities.
How to get there?
By through bus
Departure Place | Time | Ticket Price |
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Nangang Passenger Station in Harbin | 6:40 – 13:00, 12:10 – 18:30 | CNY 120 |
Tourist Center in the Snow Town | 8:00 – 14:30, 13:30 – 20:00 |
By train
Admission Fee | Adult Ticket: CNY 95 |
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Half-price Ticket for juniors aged between 6 and 18 (including 18) | |
Free entry for children less than 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) (including 3.9 feet) in height or aged under 6 (including 6) | |
Tour Bus: CNY 30 (Optional) | |
Opening Hours | November 16 to March 31 Next Year: 07:00~18:00 |
April 1 to November 15: 08:30~17:00 |
Best Time to Travel
2. Going there during the Spring Festival is strongly recommended. Besides the scene of snow, every house is decorated with red lanterns and streamers during that time. At night, there will be firework show, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere.
Further Reading: Top 10 Things to Do in Harbin
- Last updated on May. 23, 2024 -
Questions & Answers on China Snow Town (Xuexiang)
Asked by Lydia from INDONESIA | Oct. 06, 2024 16:38Reply
Transportation between snow town to snow village
Hi, is there buses or car for hire from snow town to snow village?
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Answered by Marcy | Oct. 10, 2024 00:18
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Snow Town and Snow Village are actually the same place.
Asked by Mark lim from MALAYSIA | Sep. 09, 2024 08:05Reply
Private car from Harbin to China Snow Town
How much does it cost from harbin to china snow town by private car? How many days is recommended to stay in the snow town?
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Answered by Daniel | Sep. 10, 2024 19:26
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It may cost CNY 300-500 for a single journey. Many tourists choose to stay there for two days.
Asked by Joe Peck from SINGAPORE | Sep. 09, 2024 01:57Reply
Snow Town in Early November 2024
I am planning to go China Snow Town on first week of November this year. Will there be snowing already or snowing by then? What is your advise as I will be in Harbin at that period & hope to come over to Snow Town.
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Answered by Keith | Sep. 10, 2024 19:23
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The snow starts there in October and the snow season is from October to April. But it's still unknown whether it will snow or not in November. To be on safe side, you'd better make the trip later, like in January, when you can also attend Harbin Ice and Snow Festival.
Asked by Hendra from INDONESIA | May. 23, 2024 02:56Reply
taxi back from snow town to yabuli west station.
how to book taxi from snow town to yabuli west station to connect to train?
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Answered by Lori | May. 23, 2024 23:16
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Some travelers say there are direct bus from Snow Town to Yabuli West Train Station, but I didn't find the the schedule. The distance is over 100km, I think you need to charter a car there. The cost is about CNY 500 per day. You can negotiate the price with the driver.
Asked by BB from THAI | Apr. 29, 2024 22:16Reply
snow town
Are there any hotels in snow town?
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Answered by Marcy | Apr. 30, 2024 01:51
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Yes, there are several hotels inside.