Harbin Snow Sculpture Art Fair 2010

So, Harbin... a stone's throw from Siberia, may well be the coldest place I have ever been. It also could be one of the most interesting places I've visited. It differs from many Chinese cities in having a lot of Western influence from Russia, France and Eastern Europe. In the early 1900's it was central in the import and export of fashion between the West and Shanghai. But enough history... Let's talk about the amazing Winter Culture in Harbin.

There are several annual festivals dedicated to ice and snow in Harbin. We ventured out during the day in -25° C to see the Snow Sculpture Art Fair, where artists from around the world gather to create some amazing sights. Ranging from smaller snow carvings to enormous panoramas, it is one of the most impressive things we've seen.

Heaps to do and see at this event... Snow slides, Pastiche parade of Disney, Cartoon and Pop Culture icons, Reindeer and of course a run in with the fabled Abominable Snow Mao...