
Harbin Ice and Snow World, one of China’s most popular winter destinations, is preparing to welcome visitors with exciting new changes for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Despite its growing scale, ticket prices will remain the same, making it an ___1___ (attract) destination for many.
This year, a major highlight is its expansion. The park will cover an impressive 1.2 million square meters — the ___2___ (large) area in its history. Along ___3___ the increased space, the amount of ice and snow used will also grow, reaching 400,000 cubic meters. ___4___ (ensure) everything is ready on time, builders are using stored ice from earlier, as well as fresh ice taken from the Songhua River.
___5___ such a big expansion? According to a tourism expert, the decision is ___6___ (base) on studying past visitor numbers, public demand, and the features of the winter tourism market. Winter outdoor activities are often related to ice and snow, so it’s important to improve the park ___7___ it opens.
Besides being bigger, the park will also offer ___8___ (many) to see and do. There will be new ice sculptures of famous global buildings, city landmarks, and characters from fairy tales. It will also introduce fun interactive activities, such as an “ice-collecting festival” and — for the first time — a “hot spring campsite” ___9___ visitors can warm up amid the snow.