Experience the Scenery of Harbin

Classic 2-3 Day Itinerary

Day1 Old Town Core Area

• Morning: St. Sophia Cathedral (feed pigeons + indoor concert) → Central Street (Ma Dieer ice cream + Russian architecture)

• Afternoon: Flood Control Monument (Songhua Riverside) → Stalin Park (summer boat rides/winter ice activities)

• Evening: Zhaolin Park Ice Lanterns (winter only) or Old Synagogue Concert Hall (attend a performance)

• Late-night snack: Normal University Night Market (fried cold noodles, sweet and sour pork)

Day2 Cultural & Natural Experiences

• Morning: Sun Island (Russian Village + Deer Park) → Polarland (beluga whale show)

• Afternoon: Harbin Grand Theatre (photo spot) → Guandong Ancient Lane (folk culture experience)

• Night: Ice and Snow World (must-visit Dec-Feb) or Songhua River Sightseeing Cable Car (night view)

Day3 Optional Day Trips

• Option A: Volga Manor (Russian-style castle + skiing)

• Option B: Unit 731 Museum + Siberian Tiger Park (history + wildlife)

Summer Special Routes

• Songhua River Tour: Cruise to Sun Island → Riverside Beer Garden

• City of Music: Harbin Summer Music Festival (August) + Jewish Old Buildings

• Summer Retreat: Phoenix Mountain National Forest Park (3h from downtown)

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Food Guide

• Must-try List:

◦ Russian Cuisine: Huamei Western Restaurant (beef stew), Tadors Western Restaurant

◦ Northeastern Dishes: Lao Chu Jia (originator of sweet and sour pork), Zhang Bao Pu (spare rib buns)

◦ Snacks: Qiulin Red Sausage, Shangwei Fried Meatballs, Ma Dieer Ice Cream

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Practical Tips

• Transportation:

◦ Airport Bus Line 3 goes directly to Central Street

◦ Difficult to hail taxis in winter, recommend ride-hailing apps

• Clothing:

◦ Winter requires thick down jackets + snow boots (often below -20℃)

◦ Large summer temperature differences, bring light jacket

• Tickets: Book Ice and Snow World and Polarland tickets online in advance