In an extraordinary display of winter artistry, Harbin—the capital of China’s Heilongjiang province—has unveiled a monumental snow sculpture measuring 19 meters in height. The massive snowman, now standing proudly on the banks of the Songhua River, was completed on Tuesday after an intensive 11-day construction period.
The project brought together 64 highly skilled sculptors and over 100 support workers who collaboratively transformed 3,500 cubic meters of snow into this seasonal marvel. The finished sculpture features traditional winter attire including a vibrant red hat and matching scarf, with a cheerful expression designed to welcome both visitors and local residents.
This year’s construction process incorporated modern technology through a live broadcast that allowed viewers worldwide to witness the sculpture’s progression in real-time. The broadcast generated significant online engagement, with audiences participating virtually as ‘cloud guardians’ throughout the creation process.
The snowman has quickly become a premier photographic destination, enhancing Harbin’s reputation as a winter tourism destination and demonstrating the city’s commitment to creating large-scale public art that celebrates seasonal traditions while embracing technological innovation in its presentation and community engagement.