China’s Snowy Wonderland: Harbin Extends Visa-Free Visits ⛄️
Hey there! Do you love snow and ice? ❄️ Well, China has some exciting news! The city of Harbin, famous for its amazing ice sculptures and winter festivals, is making it easier for people from around the world to visit and enjoy its snowy wonderland.
Longer Visa-Free Stay 🌐
Harbin is extending its visa-free period for travelers passing through the city from 72 hours to 144 hours. That’s double the time! Now, visitors can stay up to 6 days without needing a visa. This means more time to explore the incredible ice castles, snow sports, and yummy hot pot meals! 🍲
More Tourists Welcome 🤗
China’s big plan is to make the northeastern region a top spot for ice-and-snow tourism. They want people from other parts of China, like Beijing and Shanghai, and even other countries to come and have fun in the snow.
Special Winter Celebrations 🎉
Local areas are planning to create special holidays and events all about ice and snow. Imagine festivals with giant ice slides, snowball fights, and lantern parades! 🏮
Working with Travel Apps 📱
To make it super easy to plan a trip, Harbin will team up with travel websites and apps. This way, you can find the best places to visit, stay, and eat with just a few clicks.
A Snowy Success Story 🏔️
Last winter, Harbin was a hit! The city welcomed over 87 million visitors—that’s like the population of Germany! 🏙️ Tourism brought in about 124.8 billion yuan (around $17.4 billion), which helped the city and the people living there.
So, if you dream of exploring a real-life winter wonderland, keep an eye on Harbin. It might just be your next snowy adventure! ☃️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
