Zhaolin Park ​- ice paradise from December through until February

Last Update: 9th October 2020
Originally built in 1906 at the heart of Harbin City, Zhaolin Park is located across the Songhua River. It features two different types of natural landscape to enjoy in summer and winter. From late December to late February, the park is an ice paradise with amazing ice lanterns and sculptures.
Zhaolin Park ​Fast Facts
  • Chinese Name: Zhaolin Gongyuan (兆麟公园)
  • Area: 6.5 hectares
  • Things to do there: Photography, Hiking, Ice Sculptures
  • Who visits: Photographers, Adventure Enthusiasts
  • Time required: 1 – 2 x hours

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What to expect at Zhaolin Park
In summer, Zhaolin Park is dotted with green trees. Between middle May and early June, lilac in bloom decorates the park with light purple. Hear birds singing and smell the refreshing fragrance of the lilac and you’ll feel relaxed. An artificial lake lies in the center of the park. Five small bridges span over the lake. The park is popular among locals. You may see locals enjoying roller skating, playing mahjong or just chatting with each other.
In winter, the park is covered with snow and ice. From late December, the park is decorated with amazing ice lanterns and sculptures. The rail of gate is usually built into ice wall. You can find several breathtaking ice castles, ice towers and other types of ice structures, such as fishes, eagles, tigers and other ice animals in the park. In the day between late November and late December, you may see sculptors creating their ice works in the park. At night, the sculptures in the colorful lights will be more gorgeous.

Best time to visit Zhaolin Park

If you’d like to visit the park for photography purposes, the best time to visit is at night in winter.
The best months to visit are from December to February and from May to July.

 

How to get to Zhaolin Park

Several buses pass by the park. Thus, there are several options.

  • Rent a vehicle to the park. This is the quickest and most direct option.
  • Take Bus 4, 8, 23, 53, 83, 113, 114, 132, 136, 201, or Bus 206 to the Stop of Zhaolin Park (兆麟公园). Then walk to the park.

Additional Zhaolin Park Travel Advice

  • Opening hours: 08:00 – 17:30
  • Opening hours between January 5 and late February for the ice festival: 10:00 – 14:00 and 14:00 – 21:30
  • As at 9th October 2020, tourists can visit the park for free.
  • During the ice festival, visitors are required to pay for the entrance ticket. As at 5th December 2019, the pricing for the entrance ticket during the festival is unknown.
  • If you are planning to visit the park in winter, please wear enough warm clothes.

Interested in visiting Zhaolin Park on a Tour?

Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including Zhaolin Park among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.