Year-round charm

With a rich history and natural beauty, Harbin attracts visitors for much more than its famous ice festival. Craig McIntosh reports.

World famous as the "City of Ice", Harbin has turned it sights on becoming a major destination for those looking for fun in the sun.

The northeastern metropolis is already second in the country's rankings of the top 10 summer resorts, while data show that a growing number of tourists from home and abroad now recognize it as a city for all seasons.