Harbin Autumn Exclusive, Encounter the Colorful Ice City


Dear family, autumn in Harbin is simply stunning! As the summer hustle fades away, this city is painted with the gentlest colors of autumn. Today, I’m sharing some must-visit spots in Harbin during autumn, each one letting you feel the unique charm of the season!

🎈Sun Island Scenic Area
📍Address: No. 1 Taiyang Avenue, Songbei District, Harbin
🎫Admission: Free
Autumn on Sun Island is like God’s palette spilled over—ginkgo leaves shining golden, maple leaves fiery red, intertwined with evergreen pines and cypresses, so beautiful it leaves you speechless! Strolling on the island, the thick fallen leaves underfoot rustle softly, playing the symphony of autumn. From the Water Pavilion Cloud Sky, you can overlook the shimmering lake reflecting the colorful trees on the shore, like a real-life Monet garden! There’s also the Russian Style Town, where European architecture blends with the autumn scenery, creating a perfect atmosphere for photos.

🎈Volga Manor
📍Address: 16 km on Ha-Cheng Road by Ash River, Chenggaozi Town, Xiangfang District, Harbin
🎫Admission: Around 150 RMB for adults (subject to actual prices)
This is Harbin’s hidden “Russian fairy tale world,” themed around Russian culture. In autumn, the trees in the manor don their fall colors, complementing over 30 authentic Russian-style buildings, like a romantic oil painting. In front of St. Nicholas Church, golden leaves fall on the church’s spire, breathtakingly beautiful. Find a bench, enjoy Russian afternoon tea, taste traditional rye bread and red sausage, and savor this cozy autumn moment.

🎈Chinese Baroque Historical and Cultural Area
📍Address: Along Jingyu Street, Daowai District, Harbin
🎫Admission: Free
Walking on the cobblestone streets of the Chinese Baroque district, the buildings look even more rustic under the autumn sunlight. Beneath the Western-style exteriors lie Chinese courtyards, a unique architectural style that feels like stepping back a hundred years. During the day, visit the folk museum to learn about Harbin’s history; at night, Lantern Alley lights up with red lanterns, creating a full atmosphere—every snapshot looks like a masterpiece! Don’t forget to try authentic Harbin food, like Zhang Bao Pu’s pork rib buns, bursting with juicy flavor in every bite, pure happiness.

🎈Jinlongshan National Forest Park
📍Address: Jinlongshan Town, Acheng District, Harbin
🎫Admission: Around 30 RMB (subject to actual prices)
Jinlongshan is definitely a treasure spot for autumn maple viewing in Harbin, known as the “Capital of Red Leaves in China.” From September to October, the hills are covered with red maples, turning the mountains into a sea of red, like fiery clouds from the sky falling to earth, presenting a colorful and vivid masterpiece. Walking along the mountain trails through the red leaf forest, you’ll smell the faint scent of grass and wood, hear the whispers of autumn wind and leaves, as if entering a secluded fairyland.

Autumn in Harbin is truly beautiful, everyone, hurry up and plan your trip to experience your own autumn romance here! Don’t forget to like and save this post~

Post by HenrikMortensen | Sep 15, 2025

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