1. The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival begins on January 5th and usually lasts for a month;
2. An entrance fee will be needed;
3. No much difference between Jihua and Yabuli, both are professional. But Jihua is more close to Haerbin City and Yabuli is more iternationally famous. The local beginners usually go to some less famous ski resorts;
4. You can see panadas at Haerbin North Forest and Animal Park(哈尔滨北方森林动物园, the admission fee is rmb85.