To the’December 11, 2025, at the 38th edition of the Sunisland International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, a new one was inaugurated snow sculpture 2025 depicting two giant pandas. The work, several meters high, was created with extraordinary details and touches of color inspired by real pandas at Sunisland Panda Pavilion, two famous brothers in China: Zhi Shi and Zhi Ma. Their sweet and playful image has become the perfect symbol for merging art, nature, and tourism.
Harbin's 2025 Giant Panda Snow Sculpture: Art Meets Winter Tourism
Harbin, located in the northeastern province of’Heilongjiang, is known as the “China's ”ice city”. Every year, this location transforms its freezing temperatures into a stage for creativity, attracting thousands of tourists to witness the International Ice and Snow Festival. The new giant panda sculpture continues this tradition, becoming one of the most photographed features of the 2025 exhibition.
Giant Pandas: Ambassadors of Peace and Sustainability
Symbols of peace, harmony and conservation of biodiversity, the giant pandas Today they represent a cultural bridge between nature and art. The choice to depict Zhi Shi and Zhi Ma is not accidental. Both, in fact, live in the Sunisland Panda Pavilion, a center dedicated to environmental protection and education. Through sculpture, Harbin wants to convey a message of respect for nature and of valorization of China's animal heritage.
A catalyst for Chinese tourism
In recent years, China has invested heavily in winter tourism, with Harbin as a leading player. Events such as the Snow Sculpture Art Expo They attract visitors from all over Asia and Europe, generating a strong economic and cultural impact. Monumental sculptures, such as the giant panda, allow the city to promote sustainable tourism and consolidate its image as an international destination for art and innovation.