There are five high-speed bullet trains (about 8 hours) and nine overnight normal trains from Beijing to Harbin.
There are no any restrictions for making photos in the theme parks during the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival.
Students who can present an effective student ID of your university/college in China can get discount in the entry ticket.
The 31st Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival will start from Jan 5, 2015, and last to the end of February when the ice starts to melt. Themed "Fascinating Ice-Snow Harbin, Charming Chinese Dream", a variety of activities about ice and snow, regarding tourism, culture, fashion, economy, trade and sports, will welcome tourists from around the world during the event.