relies on its "fancy" to pamper tourists. Harbin, the northernmost capital of China, known as the "Ice City", has become China's first "Internet celebrity" city since the beginning of the year. Tourists from the south come here in droves to experience the unique charm of the ice and snow and Northeastern cuisine, and rush to have a date with ice and snow. Because of their petite stature and wearing thick cold-proof clothes, the people in "Ice City" affectionately gave southern tourists the nickname "Little Potato".
In this winter, tourist destinations and tourists rush in both directions to compose a melodious winter love song together.
Let’s go on a date with ice and snow together
As night falls, the 25th Harbin Ice and Snow World is crowded with tourists. More than a thousand ice and snow landscapes created by 250,000 cubic meters of ice and snow provide tourists with a beautiful ice and snow art kingdom. .
The Temple of Heaven, Notre Dame de Paris and other architectural and artistic landscapes carved out of crystal clear ice are dazzling, feasting the eyes of tourists from all over the country. The super ice slide is very popular among tourists, and many tourists even queue for hours to experience the "speed and passion".
Harbin Ice and Snow World Park (drone photo, taken on January 9). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Tao
"It's so exciting! You can see the scenery of the entire ice and snow world when you slide down the big slide, which is very beautiful." Wang Xiaohui, a tourist from Jiangsu, said.
In order to ensure that the "little potatoes" waiting in line can experience special tourist projects such as the Super Ice Slide, Harbin Ice and Snow World has extended its business hours. The staff of the Super Ice Slide usually have to work until one or two in the morning.
"The landscape we see is the main tower of Ice and Snow World, called the Crown of Ice and Snow. It has an overall height of 43 meters and is more than 10 stories high." Zhang Meiling, the tour guide of Ice and Snow World, held a small flag to introduce tourists to the park. Various ice and snow landscapes.
Ice and Snow World tour guides like Zhang Meiling enthusiastically welcome one tour group after another every day. After working for a few hours at night, the breath of talking can freeze the microphone.
Tourists play in Harbin Ice and Snow World Park. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Tao
On the dream stage of Harbin Ice and Snow World, the host Tengyue, known as "Bingcheng Left Brother", leads tourists to dance the cheerful "Rabbit Dance" every night, and thousands of tourists follow the melody Beating, the audience has become an "ocean" of joy.
"Brother Left and Right" hosted at the Dream Stage of Harbin Ice and Snow World. Photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Qiming
"I am very happy, doing the bunny dance in the ice and snow, and the atmosphere is full." Shen Ting, a tourist from Jiangsu, said that this trip to the Ice and Snow World was worthwhile.
"I am very proud to be a Harbinian when I stand on the stage and see the happy faces of so many tourists." Tengyue said, hoping that more people can come to Harbin to feel the enthusiasm of Northeastern people and feel what this city brings to everyone. of warmth.
Enjoy a gourmet journey
Steaming steamed buns, golden and crispy fried cakes, crispy and delicious fried dough sticks... At around 7 o'clock in the morning, the Hongzhuan Street morning market near Central Street in Harbin was filled with the smell of fireworks.
Customers have formed a long queue in front of a stall selling fried cakes. "We prepare three to four thousand portions of fried cakes every day, and they can be sold out before the morning market closes at 9 o'clock." said Zhou Bo, the person in charge of the fried cake stall.
Central Street, a century-old street in Harbin, is crowded with people. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Jianwei
Harbin Central Street, a century-old street, has become lively due to the influx of tourists. People step on the bread stone pavement and admire the historical buildings on both sides of the street.
When "little potatoes" came to Harbin, pot-wrapped pork became one of their "favorites". The signature dish of the Harbin Laochujia restaurant chain is Guobaorou. In its store on Central Street, the clerk guides tourists to enter the store in an orderly manner. In the kitchen, the tenderloin coated in starch is fried to a squeaking sound in the oil pan. After being re-fried, it is coated in sauce and is about to be served.
"Our store will give you a piece of 'Embrace Frozen Pear', which means that the people of 'Erbin' welcome you." After the Guobao Pork was served, the waiter thoughtfully served the sliced and plated frozen pears to help the guests relieve their boredom.Giving frozen pears to every customer at each table has become a "standard feature" in many restaurants in Harbin.
"We have added more seats and extended our business hours in order to allow tourists to have a full meal." Zheng Shuguo, the person in charge of the hotel, said that the arrival of southern tourists in Harbin has a great impact on various industries such as catering. They will provide thoughtful and meticulous services. Service, serve tourists from all over the world.
The two-way journey between "Little Potato" and "Ice City"
html On November 16, a batch of Wuchang rice from Heilongjiang as a gift to Guangxi arrived in Nanning City. Citizens tasted it on site, queued up to receive it, and praised it as "really delicious". This is due to the fact that the Guangxi "Little Sugar Tang Ju" children's study group was warmly entertained in Heilongjiang. Guangxi presented Heilongjiang Sugar Juice and other fruits, and Heilongjiang gave back specialties such as cranberries and rice. This “two-way rush” has driven tourism linkage in many provinces across the country.Harbin’s cultural tourism boom has set off a wave in the national cultural tourism market. Cultural and tourism departments across the country have been trying to attract customers and make every effort to activate the tourism economy. For example, Henan Province and Shanxi Province have formed a tourism "partner" and jointly launched tickets for tourist attractions and mutual exemption preferential policies.
Hot air balloons rise over the Songhua River, an artificial moon hangs over the Sophia Cathedral, and tofu curd is added with sugar but no salt... In order to welcome tourists from all over the world, Harbin is full of sincerity and creates a romantic atmosphere with "heart and soul", giving gifts to all directions. The guests are full of warmth.
To facilitate tourists’ travel, the transportation department provides free subway ferry tickets and free shuttle buses. Many Harbin citizens spontaneously organize fleets to pick up tourists for free. These vehicles are marked with a "free pick-up and drop-off for tourists" sign and are parked on the street in an orderly manner, inviting passing tourists to get on the bus.
Tourists play on Central Street, a century-old street in Harbin (photo taken on January 9, drone photo). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Tao
"I had just come out of the world of ice and snow. After staying in the ice and snow for several hours, I felt very cold all over. I was thinking about how to return to the hotel." Jing Sihao, a tourist from Zhejiang, said that when he met a kind-hearted Brother Northeastern offered us a free ride.
"After arriving at the destination, I wanted to give my eldest brother some gas money, but he refused." Jing Sihao said, thanking her eldest brother for his kindness and enthusiasm. Although Harbin was very cold, she felt warm in her heart. "Brother said, sister, come to the Northeast and let you feel the enthusiasm of Harbin people."
Jing Sihao posted this heart-warming experience on the short video platform, and the video also received 56,000 views Likes and 15,000 comments. "It's great, people all over the country are one family!" "I just came back, it's such a warm place where everyone is so enthusiastic!" "I'm so touched, well done, brother!"... In the video comment area, people praised the enthusiastic driver's kind deeds. Mr. Hong, an enthusiastic driver, also saw this video.
"So many tourists have come to Harbin this year, and we are also happy. As a citizen, we want to do our little bit for the tourism industry in our hometown for no other reason." Mr. Hong said that they saw that they could not fight Visitors who arrive at the bus will ask around and help deliver it safely to their destination. They feel a full sense of accomplishment. After all, meeting each other on the street is a kind of fate. I hope it can warm more "little potatoes" this winter. ".
Tourists play in Harbin Ice and Snow World (photo taken on January 5, drone photo). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Jianwei
"In the past, traveling was all about seeing the scenery, but now tourists seek more emotional value during travel. Tourism practitioners must provide emotional value and meet tourists' expectations with high-quality services." Harbin Zhou Wei, general manager of Madier Cultural Tourism Investment Group, said.
"Harbin is known as the 'Little Paris of the East'. It is grand, delicate and spiritual. Harbin is loved by tourists from all over the country. We are very proud." Wang Hongxin, director of the Harbin Municipal Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau, said that they insist on "tourists first" "We will continue to ensure tourism elements and continuously improve scenic area infrastructure and tourism services to provide everyone with a home away from home travel experience.
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