Harbin is without doubt the most popular Chinese travel destination during winter, with the highlight event being the annual Ice and Snow Festival which is currently under way.(Photo/Agencies)

Harbin is without doubt the most popular Chinese travel destination during winter, with the highlight event being the annual Ice and Snow Festival which is currently under way.(Photo/Agencies)

Harbin is without doubt the most popular Chinese travel destination during winter, with the highlight event being the annual Ice and Snow Festival which is currently under way.(Photo/Agencies)

Harbin is without doubt the most popular Chinese travel destination during winter, with the highlight event being the annual Ice and Snow Festival which is currently under way.(Photo/Agencies)

Harbin is without doubt the most popular Chinese travel destination during winter, with the highlight event being the annual Ice and Snow Festival which is currently under way.(Photo/Agencies)

Harbin is without doubt the most popular Chinese travel destination during winter, with the highlight event being the annual Ice and Snow Festival which is currently under way.(Photo/Agencies)

Harbin is without doubt the most popular Chinese travel destination during winter, with the highlight event being the annual Ice and Snow Festival which is currently under way.

The city itself is also worth exploring as both its lifestyle and architecture is influenced by Russia, its neighbor.

This latest group of photos filed back by CRI reporters in Harbin shows the city under the spell of neon lights in the evening.

(Agencies)