Hi planning a trip to CHina during Jan, Flying into Beijing and from there taking the train to Harbin, plan to touch base Harbin on the 12th of Jan, few questions your answers would be really helpful

a) Which train should i take from BEIJING TO HARBIN?
b) How many days should i spend in Harbin to see the ice sculptures? Is one full day good enough to see the sculptures?
c) A good hotel to lodge at Harbin and close to the Festival?
d) This festival goes throughout winters right ?
e) Any official website for the Harbin Ice Lantern Festival ? How much do the tickets cost?

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