Harbin’s Winter Magic: How Ice and Snow are Making China Shine! ❄️✨
Hey there! Have you ever dreamed of a city covered in glittering ice and snow, where you can skate, ski, and have tons of fun? That’s exactly what’s happening in Harbin, China’s famous “Ice City”! 🏂⛷️
This winter, Harbin is hosting the 9th Asian Winter Games. It’s a HUGE event where athletes from all over Asia come together to compete in cool sports like ice hockey, figure skating, and snowboarding. 🥇🏒
A recent survey showed that people around the world are super excited about these games. Over 96% believe that the Asian Winter Games will make ice and snow sports even more popular, not just in Asia but all around the globe! 🌍❄️
Since China hosted the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, millions of people have fallen in love with winter sports. In fact, over 300 million people in China are now ice and snow sports fans! That’s like the entire population of the United States! 😮
What’s even cooler is that ice and snow fun isn’t just happening in cold places. Even warmer areas in China are building indoor ice rinks and ski slopes so everyone can join in the fun. Imagine skiing indoors when it’s sunny outside! ☀️🎿
But it’s not just about sports. Harbin and other places are combining ice and snow with shopping, yummy food, and tourism. They call it “Ice and Snow +”. So you can go ice skating, then grab some delicious snacks, and maybe even buy a new souvenir. Doesn’t that sound awesome? 🍜🛍️
People believe that all this excitement is helping local businesses grow and making China’s economy stronger. Over 94% of survey respondents think that the ice and snow economy is like a new superpower for China! 💪❄️
So next time you think of winter, remember that in places like Harbin, ice and snow are bringing people together, boosting the economy, and creating tons of fun adventures! Maybe one day, you’ll get to visit and experience the magic yourself! ✨
Reference(s):
CGTN Poll: Global respondents feel the upturn of China's economy
cgtn.com
