Harbin is particularly good for sightseeing in January and February, and therefore it is highly recommend to Hong Kong and Macao compatriots who have never seen sonw before. In these two months, Harbin turns itself into a world of ice and snow, where tourists can either enjoy the ice festival or go skiing and skating by themselves.
glossary:
picturesque 风景如画的
the West Lake 西湖
heavy or light makeup 淡妆浓抹
Su(Dongpo) Causeway 苏堤
pavilion 亭阁，临时展出馆
ancient capital 古都
men of letters;writers and poets 文人骚客
织锦 brocade

绚丽多彩（景色） magnificent(scenery)
五彩缤纷（烟火） colourful(fireworks)
浩瀚无垠（大海） boundless(sea)
万古长青（友谊） everlasting(friendship)
家财万贯（商人） very rich/wealthy(merchant)
顶天立地（男子汉）(man) of indomitable spirit