Explore Harbin in Autumn with 3000 Yuan, Miss It and Wait a Year

Dear friends, when the autumn breeze dresses the earth in colorful clothes, Harbin’s autumn is like a slowly unfolding beautiful painting, exuding a unique charm. Today, I bring you a super practical Harbin autumn travel guide. With 3000 yuan, you can have a fun and satisfying trip. Let’s go!

Preparation

Documents

ID card, student ID (if you have one, be sure to bring it, many attractions offer discounts).

Clothing

Harbin’s autumn has a big temperature difference between morning and evening. During the day, you can wear long-sleeve shirts and light jackets; in the morning and evening, prepare thick jackets, scarves, and other warm clothes.

Others

Moisturizing skincare products, thermos cup, camera (to capture beautiful scenery).

Itinerary

Day 1: Central Street - Flood Control Monument - Songhua River Bank

● Morning: After arriving in Harbin, check in at the pre-booked hotel and rest briefly. Then head straight to Central Street, a commercial street with a century of history, like a museum of architectural art. Baroque, Byzantine, and other styles of buildings dazzle the eyes. You can enjoy the architecture while tasting a Madieer popsicle, experiencing the unique flavor of “sweet in the mouth, cool in the heart”😋.

● Noon: Find a restaurant on Central Street to taste Northeast Chinese cuisine, such as iron pot stew and sweet and sour pork chunks.

● Afternoon: Walk from Central Street to the Flood Control Monument, one of Harbin’s iconic buildings, built to commemorate the victory over the great Songhua River flood in 1957. Stand before the monument and feel the weight of history. Then stroll along the Songhua River bank, enjoy the river view, or take a boat cruise on the Songhua River, feeling the autumn breeze and admiring the scenery on both sides—extremely pleasant.

● Evening: Return to Central Street and experience another charm of this street under the evening lights. You can go to a Western restaurant to try Russian cuisine; borscht and braised beef are good choices.

Day 2: Sun Island - Harbin Polarland

● Morning: Take the cable car or ferry to Sun Island. In autumn, Sun Island is colorful, with red maple leaves and yellow ginkgo trees, as if entering a fairy tale world. You can stroll along forest paths, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the beauty of nature.

● Noon: Dine at a restaurant on Sun Island and try Northeast-style farmhouse dishes.

● Afternoon: Head to Harbin Polarland, home to adorable penguins, smart belugas, and gentle polar bears. Watch exciting animal performances and have close encounters with the animals🐬.

● Evening: After dining at a nearby restaurant, return to the hotel to rest.

Day 3: Saint Sophia Cathedral - Gogol Street

● Morning: Visit Saint Sophia Cathedral, a Byzantine-style building with a striking green onion-shaped dome. The interior is now the Harbin Architectural Art Museum, where you can learn about Harbin’s architectural history and culture.

● Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near the cathedral, tasting Harbin red sausage and Dalieba bread, among other specialties.

● Afternoon: Go to Gogol Street, a street full of Russian style, lined with many Russian-style buildings and specialty shops. You can browse bookstores and pick some meaningful souvenirs.

● Evening: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant on Gogol Street, then conclude your pleasant trip.

Food Recommendations

Besides the foods mentioned above, Harbin has many other delicious treats worth trying. For example, Qiulin kvass, a drink with a bread fermentation aroma and a sweet and sour taste; and Demoli stewed fish, with tender fish meat and rich soup.

Accommodation Suggestions

You can choose to stay near Central Street for convenient travel and abundant nearby food options. Hotel prices vary by grade, generally around 200-500 yuan per night.

Budget Breakdown

● Transportation: Round-trip flight or train tickets vary by departure location; city transportation (bus, subway, taxi, etc.) is estimated at about 200 yuan.

● Accommodation: Calculated for three nights at 300 yuan per night, totaling 900 yuan.

● Meals: 200-300 yuan per day, estimated 800 yuan for three days.

● Tickets: Entrance fees for Sun Island, Harbin Polarland, Saint Sophia Cathedral, and other attractions estimated at about 300 yuan.

● Others: Souvenirs, snacks, etc., estimated at 400 yuan.

All in all, a budget of 3000 yuan is enough for you to enjoy a pleasant autumn trip in Harbin🎉. Friends, save this guide quickly and set off on a spontaneous trip!