Foreign tourists in Harbin at -20°C wearing shorts
一月 05, 2026
Foreign tourists in Harbin at -20°C wearing shorts
Summary: Foreign tourists visiting Harbin, China, where temperatures dropped to -20°C, were seen wearing shorts and short-sleeved shirts, sparking heated online discussions about cultural differences and cold tolerance.
Key Details:
- Incident occurred in Harbin during extreme cold weather (-20°C)
- Foreign tourists wore summer clothing (shorts, short sleeves) while locals bundled up
- Videos and photos went viral on Chinese social media
- Incident highlights cultural differences in cold tolerance
- Some comments praised foreigners' resilience, others expressed concern for their health
- Topic trended on Baidu Hot Search on January 3, 2026
Sources: Baidu search results, social media platforms
Public Reaction: Mixed reactions - some admired the tourists' hardiness, others worried about frostbite risks, many discussed cultural differences in cold adaptation.
Discussion
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3d ago
In the south of China, The temperature is still higher than fifteen degrees Celsius.
3d ago
I think this is because of culture. My cousin brother went to Canada twenty years ago, and now he is also wearing shorts and a short-sleeved shirt in winter.
3d ago