Harbin Ice Festival Adventure in Harbin China Winter Wonderl

I Never Expected China to Look Like This (Harbin)

Destination:ChinaProvince:HeilongjiangCity:Harbin
I Never Expected China to Look Like This (Harbin)
On Tour With Dridgers #OTWD2026-02-0246 min

I never expected China to look like this! Join me as I explore Harbin, the city transforming into a winter wonderland for the world-famous Ice and Snow Festival. From surviving freezing temperatures to tasting authentic Dongbei food in hidden local spots where tourists rarely go, this adventure shows a side of China you won’t see in travel guides.

December 2025 | Vlog 568 | Harbin, China

When we finally started our adventure

Buy us a beer and I will toast to you on the next video. Cheers 🍻

Hello and welcome to our channel,

We are Reanne and Ben living in Portsmouth, England. We have been together from the age of 15.

We brought our first house together at 23, got married at 25 and Reanne started her own business at 27.

We have been wanting to travel the world so

The day has finally come we have sold our business and and our house to explore as much of the world Full Time.

We created this YouTube channel to share our adventure with everyone who wants to explore but don’t know how. Let us know what you think of our channel so leave a comment we’d love to hear from you x

Join us on our adventures

--- On Tour With Dridgers #OTWD
February 2, 2026, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Intro and cold prep
  2. 01:55Jongyang Street intro
  3. 08:11Beer hall and warmers scene
  4. 12:35Ice block and beer spillage
  5. 19:16Chocolate museum excitement
  6. 31:10Ice river and skating on Songhua River
  7. 37:19Dongbei stew and Harbin beer
  8. 46:14Walk back and wrap-up

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I Never Expected China to Look Like This (Harbin)

In this travel vlog, the couple Reanne and Ben take viewers on a wintertime journey to Harbin, China, where the city comes alive as a global stage for the Ice and Snow Festival. The video sits at December 2025, Vlog 568, and follows their adventure as they brave freezing temperatures to experience the magical winter landscape. They promise a side of China that isn’t often shown in travel guides, focusing on authentic Dongbei cuisine found in hidden local spots away from the typical tourist trails. The duo shares their personal backstory—selling their business and home to pursue full-time travel—creating a warm, personal frame for their discoveries. Viewers can expect immersive scenes of ice sculptures, snow-dusted streets, and the unique spirit of Harbin’s winter, along with practical moments about navigating the cold and enjoying local flavors. The tone remains intimate and hopeful, inviting audience engagement and tips for exploring more of China’s northern destinations with an open,

Harbin Ice Festival Adventure in Harbin China Winter Wonderl

I never expected China to look like this! Join me as I explore Harbin, the city transforming into a winter wonderland for the world-famous Ice and Snow Festival. From surviving freezing temperatures to tasting authentic Dongbei food in hidden local spots where tourists rarely go, this adventure shows...

Attractions in this video: Icefestival, Songhua River, Harbin River Ice, Snow City, Ice Blocks Bar