An ice harvesting festival, a new fantasy show, outdoor performances, and ice carving competitions are available to make the experience more interesting. Technology-enabled digital culture and art experiences are also available that allow visitors to explore the microcosmic world of ice crystals and snowflakes and try their hand at building snowmen, curling, and solving lantern riddles.

Located just a three-hour drive away, the Yabuli ski resort features one of China's longest and most challenging ski trails weaving through dense forests.

It also houses one of the world's longest slides, stretching 2,680 meters with a vertical drop of 570 meters and 48 twists and turns. Constructed using stainless steel tracks and a sturdy plastic canopy, the slide resembles a giant dragon winding its way down the mountainside.

This year, the resort is offering a favorably priced one-card deal that gives access to ski trails on its three mountains, as well as to Alpine and cross-country ski experiences. At the same time, apres-ski experiences have been introduced in collaboration with well-known coffee and music bar brands. It's also possible to have a dip in hot springs after an exhausting day on the slopes.

Be sure to visit the giant panda pavilion, currently the northernmost and coldest of its kind in China. Two giant pandas were moved there in 2016 and have since fully adapted to the climate.