Harbin travel guide

Harbin is the capital city of the Heilongjiang Province, the northernmost province of China. Also called Ha Er Bin in Mandarin Chinese the city is famous for its important and special relationship with the nearby country of Russia. Known as the Chinese Russia in the whole country due to its highly Russian inspired architecture, Harbin mingles also many Buddhist Temples and gems of Chinese culture everywhere for the pleasure of travelers adventuring themselves to this far Northern part of China. Part of the ancient Manchuria region, Harbin has kept its position as a pivotal hub between Russia and China thanks to the Trans-Siberian Railway which is still bringing many travelers from and to the country. Geographically speaking, the city is also famous for its dry and bitter cold weather giving it the nickname of Ice City where annual winter exhibitions of ice sculptures are held such as the Harbin Ice Festival, ski practice and historical visits are made possible. Indeed, on top of its Russian-like architecture and influence, Harbin also enjoys an important fame for its festivities and ancient history linked to the neighboring country. Based on a mix of Han, Manchu ... More information about Harbin »
Top Attractions in Harbin

St. Sophia Church
Chinese name: 圣.索菲亚教堂(Sheng Suofeiya Jiaotang) Location: No.88 Toulong Street, Daoli Dustrict, downtown Harbin, Heilongjiang Province Opening time: 08:30-17:00 Ticket: CNY20 How to get there: Take buses No. 1, 2, 13, 15, 64, 66, 101, 103, 113 and get off at the station of Hayibai (Chinese:哈一百) or Shizhuang Dasha (Chinese:时装大厦). History and general situation of St. Sophia Church Harbin St...

Harbin Ice Festival
Chinese Name: 哈尔滨冰雪节 (Haerbin Bingxuejie) Regular Activities Sites: - Ice Lantern Garden (Chinese:冰灯游园会) in Zhaolin Park - Great Snow and Ice World (Ice and Snow Disney Park, 冰雪大世界) by the Songhua River - Snow Sculpture Exposition (Chinese:雪雕艺术博览会) in the Sun Island Park - Large-scale Ice Sculpture Exhibition (Chinese:大型冰雕展) in Stalin Park Dates: Starts from the fifth day of January to t...
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