My roommate and I went up to Harbin for a fun three day weekend. Harbin is in the far northeast corner of China with a lot of Russian influence. We went up for the Ice Lantern Festival which is held every winter.
I don't think I have ever been so cold in my life. Walking around all day in -20 degrees is never a smart thing to do, but with frequent stops for some hot chocolate and a beer or two to warm us up it wasn't so bad. The ice/ snow sculptures were amazing. Enjoy the pictures:)