A Two-Day Harbin Itinerary

My husband's birthday falls in January and this year, when I told him not to make plans for that weekend, I think he was hoping for a surprise trip to a tropical resort. Instead, I handed him his long-johns and a bag packed with his gloves, hats, and ski pants. We were heading to the coldest place in China – Harbin – to enjoy the annual Snow and Ice Festival. Here's how you can make the most of two days in Harbin at this below-freezing time of year, based upon our experience.