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2-day Trip to Harbin!

#chinatravelitinerary This 2-day itinerary will take you on a relaxed journey through Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang, with a blend of culture, scenic beauty, and a cozy atmosphere. 🌟 🌟 Day 1: Beijing → Harbin (Ice City & Russian Influence) ❄️🏙️ 🌅 Morning: Travel to Harbin 🔹 7:00 AM – Start your day with a light breakfast ☕🥐 before heading to the airport. 🔹 8:30 AM – Take a flight to Harbin (哈尔滨) ✈️ (~2 hrs). 🔹 10:30 AM – Arrive in Harbin, and take a taxi or shuttle to your hotel to drop off your luggage. 🏨 🌆 Afternoon: Explore Central Harbin & Russian Influence 🏛️🕍 🔹 12:00 PM – Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant—try Harbin sausage or Russian-style dishes like borscht! 🍽️ 🔹 1:30 PM – Head to the Saint Sophia Cathedral (圣索菲亚大教堂)—a stunning Russian Orthodox church and an iconic symbol of Harbin’s Russian influence. 🏰✨ 🔹 3:00 PM – Take a relaxing stroll along the Central Street (中央大街), a pedestrian street filled with European-style architecture, cafes, and shops. It’s perfect for a leisurely walk and a little shopping. 🛍️🌟 🔹 4:30 PM – Visit the Harbin Ice Festival Art Center, even if it’s not winter, to get a taste of the amazing ice sculptures that the city is famous for. If you’re visiting in winter, you can visit the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival instead! ❄️🎨 🌙 Evening: Stroll the Frozen Songhua River & Dinner 🍽️❄️ 🔹 6:00 PM – Head over to the Songhua River (松花江) for a peaceful evening walk. If you’re here in winter, you can experience ice skating or take a ride on an ice boat. 🏞️⛸️ 🔹 7:30 PM – Enjoy a warm dinner at a restaurant by the river. Try dumplings or hotpot to warm up after your day in the cold! 🥟🍲 🔹 9:00 PM – After dinner, take a relaxing walk along the illuminated riverbank, which is especially beautiful at night. 🌙✨ 🌟 Day 2: Harbin → Yabuli (Snow & Ski Resort Fun) 🏂🏔️ 🌅 Morning: Yabuli Ski Resort ❄️⛷️ 🔹 7:00 AM – Enjoy a hearty breakfast to fuel up for the day. 🍳🥞 🔹 8:00 AM – Take a 2-hour drive to Yabuli Ski Resort (亚布力滑雪度假区), one of China’s largest and most popular ski resorts. 🚗 🔹 10:30 AM – Arrive at Yabuli and take part in some light skiing or snowboarding on the gentle slopes if you’re feeling adventurous! If not, you can just enjoy the beautiful snowy surroundings with a cup of hot chocolate. ⛷️☕ 🔹 12:30 PM – Take a break and enjoy a warm lunch at one of the ski resort restaurants. 🥘 🌆 Afternoon: Scenic Views & Relaxation ❄️🏞️ 🔹 2:00 PM – After lunch, enjoy some leisure time in the snow, either by taking a snowmobile ride, relaxing by the ski lodge, or simply enjoying the beautiful winter landscape. 🏔️ 🔹 4:00 PM – Begin your drive back to Harbin and relax during the ride. 🚗💤 ✈️ Evening: Return to Beijing 🔹 6:30 PM – Arrive back in Harbin, grab a quick bite if you’d like, and head to the airport for your flight back to Beijing. ✈️ #travelingchina #travel #china
Posted: Feb 13, 2025
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