5. Harbin — Skiing in China’s Best Ski Resort

China’s best and largest ski resort, Yabuli Ski Resort, is 197 kilometers (3 hours) from Harbin City. If you are an experienced skier looking for a tour including skiing in a great ski resort, head to Harbin.

The very fact that Yabuli Ski Resort serves as the primary training venue for China’s national ski teams and the Antarctic expeditions of China should give an idea of the quality of the slopes there. The ski resort was built on Yabuli Sun Mountain, part of the Changbai Mountain Range, where you can enjoy brilliant snowy forest scenery.

Harbin is a Chinese city with a Russian feel, which is typically reflected by the Russian style buildings, especially St Sofia Orthodox Church. The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival lasts till late February. The Sun Island Scenic Spot features snow sculptures, and the Grand World of Ice and Snow features ice sculptures.

Weather: In February it is still freezing cold and dry with snowfall in Harbin. Temperatures range from -21 °C (-7 °F) to -8 °C (17 °F) on average.

Other top China ski resorts: Nanshan Ski Resort, Huaibei Ski Resort, Xiling Ski Resort, and Alshan Ski Resort

Also read: The 6 Best Places in January See our 6-day Harbin tour, covering the main Harbin sights and skiing in Yabuli.