The construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway by the Russian Empire at the turn of the 20th century gave birth to modern-day Harbin, the northeastern Chinese city known for its annual ice festival.

In the third episode of their China series, Mark and David arrive in Harbin—the unlikely northern city that became home to one of the most vibrant Jewish communities of the 20th Century. If Beijing ...

Brides and grooms wed against stunning ice and snow backdrops in northeastern China Add as a preferred source on Google A couple arrives for a mass wedding during the annual Ice and Snow Festival in ...

The world’s largest winter-theme park, Harbin Ice and Snow World, officially opens on Monday with fireworks lighting up the night sky. The snowy city of ice and fun is attracting visitors in search of ...

Mayor Andrew Knack is kicking off 2026 half a world away, trading Edmonton’s winter chill for China’s ice capital as he heads to Harbin on a trade mission with the Alberta capital’s sister city.

People cool off in tents by the Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 6, 2025. Attracted by the coolness in summer, many tourists come to Harbin for vacation. Taking ...

China’s Harbin Ice-Snow World is also open in the summer. — Pixabay The world’s largest ice and snow theme park, Harbin Ice-Snow World in China, will introduce a range of new summer tourism offerings, ...

Despite their genetic contributions to present-day East Asians and Oceanians, what Denisovans looked like has remained an open question since their discovery 15 years ago. Now, recent research by a ...

Calcutta's Mr. Ajay Kumar, known for its bold and vibrant designs, was back on the ramp of Harbin Fashion Week 2025, with 'Elemental'. His signature striking prints apart, Ajay showed geometry too.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu wrapped up his recent visit to the Asian Winter Games in Harbin with a local breakfast that “warmed” his heart. He not only met Hong Kong athletes but also ...