Sunday, February 21, 2010

Harbin Ice Festival - WOW!!!

Unable to buy return train tickets from MDJ was unplanned, thus the visit to Harbin Ice Festival was also unplanned.

Thanks to TR, what a delightful surprise for the kids! Despite the cold night, the kids and Grace did not get enough of the ice, but we did have a train to catch. There were ice slides everywhere. If one has tough bottoms to withstand the abrasion and cold ice, the rides are free and unlimited.

The ice structures were monumental. Many tall and huge. Impressive!

The festival is staged by local govts. It is profitable from gate receipts alone. The local travel industry benefits too.

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