Day Trip Itinerary for Harbin

📍 Itinerary Overview 🚩 Sightseeing Route 26 Dec-I started my trip from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah to Beijing and stayed there for 2 nights to visit Great wall of china and Temple of heaven, as well walk around Hutong street. 29 Dec- I took a flight to Harbin for 2 hours( save time compared to taking fast train 5 hours). Upon reaching Harbin, I straight away took the bus to Snow Valley. The bus (cost Y100/pax) a 40 seaters bus shared with other guests going to Snow Valley. The homestay owner booked the bus for me. I stayed at Xuegu Nannan Snow Valley. I took the bus at 1pm at the location provided by the homestay owner. Its was quite a rough journey as the road is bumpy going to the small village. Journey took 5 hours and we have a toilet stop at a small gloceries shop.I arrived at the homestay at 6pm and welcomed by the homestay family. I went to the center village where they have firebon and stage where some local are singing and you can join the dance. They also have fireworks show. 30 Dec-We planned to go to Rime Ridge/Wu Song Ling but due to my Alipay(TNG) got problem i cant scan the QR code to make payment and i didn’t bring much cash because I didn’t expect my phone line will have problem. So went walk around the village and strolled along the river. It was so lovely listening to the river flow and enjoying the beautiful mountainous view covered with snow. And i was able to do my ‘snow angel’ as the snow was so thick👼 I also took the horse sleight to the mountain just behind the village that cost me Y200/pax. The journey is around 30 minutes. Its was a national forest reserve so you have to pay Y40/pax for entrance fee. The sleight ride was a great experience and the view in the forest is magical!!! 31 Dec- I took the the 40 seater bus again to go back to harbin town at 9am and arrived harbin city 2.30pm. I really enjoyed my stay at snow valley and i can’t say how much greatful i am for the hospitality provided by the homestay owner due to my alipay problem. She provided me lunch and dinner for free because she was worried i can’t order food due to limited cash. She was so KIND..and im blessed🙏🏼 Upon arriving at the city, i went to find my hotel Huayi Oriental Hotel (Harbin Central Street Subway Station Harbin Station). It’s quiet a walking distance from the Zhongyang metro but walkable if you dont have big luggage, otherwise its better to take taxi/didi car. And my citytour began for 3 days! 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions - Ice and Snow World - Zhongyang Street/Central Street - Sun island 🚇 Transportation - Subway Harbin City - Didi Harbin City - Bus to Snow Valley 📷 Photo Spots -St Sophia Cathedral -Snow Valley (Snow town is too commercial and crowded, expensive) -Rime Ridge/Wu Song Ling - capture breathtaking photos of snow and rime, and winter activities 🍜 Local Cuisine Hongzhuan Morning Market 🏠 Accommodation 💡 Tip 🕌The Daowai Mosque