Sapporo, a city that covers about the same area as Hong Kong, is perfect for shopping, dining and a great place to enjoy various festivals. There are numerous parks, observatories, art museums and so much more that it is impossible to get bored! Odori Park that runs down the middle of down town Sapporo is strewn with flower gardens, fountains, small monuments and sculptures, making it a common gathering place for locals as well as tourists. The famous Sapporo Snow Festival and Yosakoi Soran Dance Festival are also held in this park.