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What to wear and will I see the Ice Scplture
Posted: Tue July 14, 2009 02:31 AM UTC
Hi,

Iam going to harbin this Chrismas, I would like to know what I should wear and buy. I will be going through Dalian before reachin Harbin, can I buy my mitten and snow cap there? I have a high blood presure mum that I will bring along, is there any advice for her? My brother is very sensitive to cold, he gets cold very easily, is there a way to keep him warm. Is cashmere sweeter enought to brace the cold in Harbin? By the way what is the average temperature in Harbin during the winter season? I would also like to know will I be seeing the completed scplture during that Chrismas sesson? Are we given entry to the park to see these items before the offical launching?

Sorry for so many questions.

Hope you all can help answer them.

Thanks
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Re: What to wear and will I see the Ice Scplture
Posted: Tue July 14, 2009 06:07 AM UTC
Down jackets will keep you and your family warm in sub-zero temperatures. It can go down to -30 in Harbin during winter, so I doubt a cashmere sweater will suffice. For added protection against the cold, you can also wear a thick scarf, ear muffs or a hat with ear flaps, thermal underwear, insulated pants, mittens and leather boots with thick socks. I believe you can easily buy these items in Dalian.

I have friends who went there around Christmas as well, and they had no complaints about the ice sculptures, so you prob'ly don't need to worry.

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Re: What to wear and will I see the Ice Scplture
Posted: Tue July 14, 2009 03:20 PM UTC
Due to extreme climatic changes the World is experiencing at the moment, trying to predict the weather can be difficult because of local, on the day variations.
Most places now are seeing weather conditions well outside the norm.
The information below should be used as a guide only.

Here is the average weather for Harbin for this time of year.
Enjoy your holiday.

December.
High 14f / -10c
Low -6f / -21c
Rain 0.20in / 5.0mm
Rain days 5
Hours of sun 5
Daylight hours 9
UV level 1 = Low
Humidity = Frost every day in December

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Re: What to wear and will I see the Ice Scplture
Posted: Sun July 19, 2009 07:14 AM UTC
For what to wear and pack, read the Packing Lists tip on my VirtualTourist Harbin travel page: http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/1d57/f8323/b/
Yes, you could buy winter wear in Dalian.
Have plenty of heat packs and put them between your long johns and your other layers of clothes, should help in staying warm. Make sure you have the fur-lined snow boots.
It's not just the material of what you're wearing, it's also how you're wearing it.
Not sure about the ice sculptures.

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Re: What to wear and will I see the Ice Scplture
Posted: Mon July 20, 2009 04:38 AM UTC
Be prepared for very cold weather, and also for the fact that indoor heating is not what you may be used to in the West. I strongly recommend, as Ellyse suggests, multiple layers starting with silk or polypropylene long underwear, tops and bottoms. I have not been to Harbin in the winter but have been quite chilled in Nanjing and Hangzhou, in the center of the country. With lots of layers it can be OK but if you are not prepared you'll be unhappy! A combination might be:
-- "expedition weight" long underwear tops and bottoms, polypro
-- shirt and pants, full weight wool or synthetic
-- sweater
-- double wool socks
-- boots
-- overcoat
-- hat


Discount sources of this gear in USA: Sierra Trading Post or Campmore - both of these companies do great mail order/ web deals for "expedition weight" long underwear, wool socks, etc., suited for winter camping.

I don't think that the high blood pressure should be an issue specifically.

Best of luck,

Brad

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