Visitors to Harbin's popular ice and snow festival should dress in layers -- and don't be surprised if you're digital camera acts up because of the cold weather.

Visitors to Harbin's popular ice and snow festival should dress in layers -- and don't be surprised if you're digital camera acts up because of the cold weather.

There is an ice lantern show in Harbin every year in winter.

A woman slides down an ice slide at the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. The festival has been held every year since 1985.

I still miss Harbin, but Beijing is more exciting.