[2024 Harbin Attraction] Travel Guide for Harbin Construction Art Museum (Updated Sep)
Churches and Cathedrals
Nighttime sightseeing
Address:
No. 88, Toulong Street, Daoli District, Harbin
Opening times:
Open today at 08:30-17:00Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
0451-84684170,0451-84686904
Harbin｜｜A Nordic-style town discovered by chance
💐Harbin｜｜A Nordic-style town discovered by chance🍃
✨Harbin, this northern city full of exotic charm, is like a dazzling pearl, exuding enchanting allure.
🎇Strolling down Central Street, the cobblestone road beneath your feet carries a century of history, and the European-style buildings on both sides make you feel as if you are in a European town. Be sure to try the Madieer popsicle, the rich milk flavor melts in your mouth, instantly dispelling the winter cold.
🌉At night, St. Sophia Cathedral looks even more solemn and majestic under the lights. The melodious chimes echo in the sky above the city, as if telling stories of the past.
❄️When you come to the Ice and Snow World, it feels like entering a fairy tale ice kingdom. The colorful ice lanterns and exquisite ice sculptures are breathtaking. Here, you can fully release your childlike innocence and enjoy the joy brought by ice and snow.
🍲You can't miss Harbin's cuisine, such as red sausage, Di San Xian, and iron pot stew... Each dish carries a strong Northeast flavor, making your taste buds dance.
💕Harbin, a place that makes people linger, come and start your romantic journey
VelvetTwilight1111
It's not that Europe is unaffordable, but Harbin offers better value for money.
Visited the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Checked in at the European-style Deer Fish Cafe
Walked through the Zhonghua Baroque Street in Daowai
Experienced the sunset, sunshine, and heavy rain
How can this not be considered a perfect trip?
Transportation Guide - Didi is probably the most convenient way to get around, but Harbin only has three subway lines. If you want to experience it, you can.
Local Attractions - As mentioned above, Central Street, Saint Sophia Cathedral, Zhonghua Baroque Street
Hotels - If you're not visiting in winter, it's recommended to stay in Daoli (city center)
Food and Restaurants - You can find Northeastern cuisine and BBQ everywhere. I recommend trying the freshly brewed kvass on Central Street, it tastes great.
carpe-diem
Have you visited these places while touring Harbin?
🌟 Itinerary Planning
Day1: Daoli Food Market ➡️ Saint Sophia Cathedral ➡️ Baroque Style Street ➡️ Music Corridor
Day2: Hongzuan Morning Market ➡️ Central Street ➡️ Songhua River Cable Car
🌟 What to Eat
Northeastern Cuisine: Shanhetun is good but there are too many people in line, other places for Northeastern cuisine I think are much of a muchness
Skewers: 'Those Years Memory Barbecue' is also on Central Street, really delicious! Must be paired with Harbin Beer! Many locals go there too
Madieer Ice Pop: Look for it on Central Street! Must eat! Local masters say you'll regret it if you don't have one even in the cold
Frozen Pears and Persimmons: Worth trying, for the experience
Candied Hawthorn: Just buy the regular kind, the 5 yuan ones, no need for fancy stuff
Morning Market: It's just about the hustle and bustle, mostly crowded
🌟 Where to Stay
Online suggestions say to stay near Central Street, I personally think anywhere within 3-4km of Central Street is fine, Central Street itself is too expensive, you can save 1/3 outside, after all, taking a taxi is not expensive
Saint Sophia Cathedral
JaipurGemPalace222
Harbin, it even makes me, a local, feel like a stranger! Here's a guide
15 days ago, I just came back from Harbin, and it has changed so much that I can hardly recognize it~ The locals in Harbin now feel as neglected as the eldest child in a family with a new baby. Recently, Harbin has introduced hot air balloons, hovercrafts, the Oroqen people's reindeer, symphony orchestras, and 185 sports programs, all of which are almost unheard of to someone like me who has lived in Heilongjiang for over 20 years. The city has transformed from the familiar Bin I knew to a new Erbin.~ ~
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~This is the Erbin guide I know, for your reference only📝📝~ ~
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~❄️Recommended 3-day 2-night itinerary in Harbin:~ ~
~Day1: Harbin Station - St. Iver Church - Passion Square Catholic Church - St. Sophia Cathedral - Central Street~ ~
~Day2: Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No. 6 - Chinese Baroque Street - Ice and Snow World~ ~
~Day3: Bund Snowman Wharf - Qunli Music Corridor - Sun Island Snow Expo~ ~
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~🍜【Recommended Harbin Cuisine】~ ~
~Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Liuroudan (slid pork), chicken stewed with mushrooms, Northeastern BBQ, Northeastern iron pot stew, Northeastern dumplings, etc., all very delicious😍😍~ ~
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~📷【Recommended Exotic Photo Spots in Harbin】~ ~
~⛄️🇮🇹St. Peter's Cathedral in Italy - St. Sophia Cathedral: A Byzantine-style Eastern Orthodox church built in 1907, covered with white snow during the day, with doves flying at dusk, and sacred lights at night···~ ~
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~⛄️🇮🇸Diamond Beach in Iceland - Ice and Snow World: Each ice sculpture here shines like a diamond, crystal clear, a cultural heritage that has been passed down for more than sixty years~
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⛄️🪄Hogwarts Train Station - Harbin Station: This train station is full of exotic charm, like a photo spot rather than a place for boarding trains🚉
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⛄️🇬🇧London's Big Ben - Qunli Music Corridor: There are five huge snowmen here, as well as European-style buildings, making one feel as if they are instantly abroad🤩
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⛄️🇷🇺St. Petersburg in Russia - Harbin is known as the 'City of Churches,' with over 140 churches built by people from different countries, where you can take photos with various exotic styles~
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⛄️🇫🇷Palace of Versailles in Paris - Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No. 6: It's like traveling to the Palace of Versailles in France~ It must be said, Harbin is truly international🤗
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⛄️🇮🇹Roman Baroque - Chinese Baroque Street: See the historical traces left by foreigners in China, and feel the atmosphere as if you are in Europe😜
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❄️【Winter Clothing Recommendations for Harbin】
Be sure to wear enough warm clothes, such as thick down jackets, thick sweaters, cotton pants, ear covers, hats, masks, scarves, hand warmers, etc. Especially for friends from the south, don't overestimate your ability to withstand the cold😄
HARMONY MOSS
I've been to Harbin and Snow Village, and here are some honest words
✅Clothing
Head: Hat + Ear Covers + Mask
Upper body: Down jacket + Thick sweater + Thermal underwear + Gloves + Scarf
Lower body: Thick pants + Thermal pants + Thick socks + Snow boots
✅Accommodation: Atour Hotel on Friendship Road, Central Street, Harbin
1. The hotel is right by the Songhua River, you can take a walk by the river; it's 2 kilometers away from Central Street, half an hour's walk, the location is very convenient
2. The high floors of the hotel can directly see the night view and sunset of the Songhua River
3. Breakfast is served until 10:30, very sincere; Atour fans all know that Atour's breakfast is very rich, and it will change according to each city, this Atour breakfast even has silkworm pupae, which is quite amazing haha
4. Atour members can delay check-out until 16:00 in the afternoon, which is convenient for going straight to Snow Village Yabuli after strolling around Harbin
✅Itinerary
1️⃣DAY1: Harbin→Central Street→Saint Sophia Cathedral→Songhua River→Ice and Snow World
📍Central Street: A street for food and shopping, 1450 meters long, built in 1900, the buildings along the street are all Baroque style, very beautiful; here I ate Lao Chang spring rolls and Madieer popsicles (5 yuan, basically one per person, super delicious)
📍Saint Sophia Cathedral: Very historical, grand and solemn in appearance, the decorations and pictures inside are extremely exquisite, the ticket is 35 yuan
📍Songhua River: The frozen Songhua River is too cool, people can walk on it, and there are some entertainment projects, such as dog sledding (I feel so sorry for the dogs, it's heartbreaking)
📍Ice and Snow World: Highly recommended, beautiful day and night! All the buildings are made of ice and snow sculptures, it's super cold inside, be sure to wear a couple more pairs of socks
2️⃣DAY2: Harbin→Yabuli Ski Resort
It's 230 kilometers from Harbin to Yabuli, a 3-hour drive; I was super excited to see such a high ski resort for the first time, the tracks are divided into advanced, intermediate, and beginner, for me who is skiing for the first time, I can only go to the beginner's track, if you are particularly interested in skiing, you can also hire a coach, skiing for 3 hours (including snow shoes, ski poles, snowboard)
3️⃣DAY3: Yabuli Ski Resort→Ya Snow Post Station→Big Bald Mountain→Ice and Snow Gallery→Snow Village
📍Ya Snow Post Station: There are plank roads, forest wildlife park, bandit nest Weihu Village; the package ticket is 168 yuan
📍Ice and Snow Gallery: There is a forest nature trail suitable for tourists to walk, and there is also a Northeast Wildlife Park to visit (bears, dogs, deer, wild boars, etc.)
📍Snow Village: No one can escape the beauty of Snow Village!! Snow Village is not big, but the mushroom houses covered by snow are just too beautiful
PS: There is currently a round-trip direct bus from Harbin to Snow Village, 120 yuan/person
Logan.Rivera.84
Harbin Travel Guide--Three-Day Tour
Take beautiful photos, eat delicious food, and experience the charm of the ice and snow city❄
✨About the hotel:
It is recommended to stay near Central Street
It is the center of the attractions, convenient for eating, drinking and playing
✨About food:
Barbecue, Northeastern cuisine, iron pot stew, frozen pear, sticky bean bag
Grilled cold noodles, egg burgers, Madier popsicles
✨About outfit:
Scarves, hats and gloves are essential
Be sure to wear a long down jacket, short ones really can't stand it
Recommend wearing pants with more than 800 grams of velvet or two pairs of pants
✨Harbin travel tips:
1⃣Mobile phones will freeze and shut down or quickly lose power in extremely cold conditions
Carry a power bank and mobile phone warm stickers with you
2⃣Prepare tools such as selfie sticks and tripods when taking pictures
Can't hold on for more than 5 minutes with bare hands, hands start to numb
3⃣Don't arrange too many attractions every day
🤩Day1
1⃣Saint Sophia Cathedral, the landmark building of Harbin must come
2⃣Daoli vegetable market, it's very warm indoors, grilled cold noodles and fried cakes are so delicious
3⃣Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No. 6, European-style buildings feel like being abroad, great for photos!!
4⃣Baroque style street, the retro romantic street is worth a visit
5⃣Songhua River Railway Bridge, you must come here to watch a sunset
6⃣Central Street, shopping during the day and night will have different experiences
🤩Day2
1⃣Hongzhuan Street morning market, come to catch the Northeast morning market from 6:00-9:00, delicious and cheap
2⃣Deer Fish Coffee, on Central Street, a Christmas tree full of atmosphere
3⃣Your neighbor, the little bear tree at the entrance of this Korean restaurant is too cute
4⃣Harbin Station, the Hogwarts Northeast branch full of magical atmosphere
5⃣Frozen Rose, come to see the romantic winter frozen rose
🤩Day3
1⃣Music Corridor, the cute limited edition snowman is back⛄
2⃣Ice and Snow World
3⃣Lanting Shuihui, come and experience the bathing culture of the Northeast
4⃣Barbecue, Northeast barbecue is so delicious~
Olivia.Perry.62
Things you must do in Harbin
1. Play in Harbin Ice and Snow World
It is suggested to enter the park at 11 a.m. The Ice and Snow World during the day, although without the colorful lights, is super good-looking when people take photos. There are not many tourists at this time, the temperature is relatively mild, and the sun is strongest around 12 o'clock, you can take pictures of the 'pure white' tone of the ice and snow, the crystal clear ice and snow is particularly beautiful.
Then go to the Ferris wheel, which needs to be booked in advance, you can see the whole view of the Ice and Snow World.
Then go to the big slide, this is a must-check-in item, usually there is a long queue, you also need to make a reservation. It is recommended to buy a sliding pad to avoid sticking to the pants and not being able to slide down.
There are performances every hour after five o'clock in the evening. The DJ leads everyone to bounce with the rabbit, and the interactive experience is full.
If you want to eat delicious food, I think you must try the Qiu Lin Li Dao Si sausage. When queuing for the big slide, looking at the sausage dishes on the advertisement, I didn't expect Qiu Lin Li Dao Si sausage to be named after the Ice and Snow World.
2. Saint Sophia Cathedral
This is a popular check-in point. For a child growing up in the south, it is really special to take pictures of the church in the snow!
It's really a rush to take pictures here, and the photos taken are also very exotic.
3. Central Street
Not far from the Saint Sophia Cathedral. You can walk there.
It feels like a European street when taking pictures here.
In addition, of course you have to buy souvenirs when you go out, it's good to buy them here.
Here I found the store of Qiu Lin Li Dao Si again. I have tasted the sausage of Qiu Lin Li Dao Si in the Ice and Snow World before, and the taste is really good! Pure meat, full of meaty texture when you bite down. I particularly like their garlic smoked flavor.
Their family is an old enterprise with a history of 123 years, and it is the aristocrat of sausages. As a souvenir, it is most representative. Everyone says that Qiu Lin Li Dao Si sausage is a must-eat in Harbin, a must-bring specialty when leaving Harbin. It's also good to give it to others when you go back, you must bring some back home.
DiscoveringNewHorizons_22
A little potato from the south bravely ventures to Harbin, with a travel guide attached
My friends, have you been swamped by the lively scenes of Harbin like me recently? ✈️😆 The airport turns into a showground in seconds, hot air balloons rise above the Songhua River, symphonies can be heard in shopping malls, and there are all kinds of cozy little stations... It's dazzling! Not to mention, you can see the adorable Ewenki reindeer up close 🦌! Delicious sweetened tofu brains and sweet and crispy frozen pear slices, oh my, it's simply a perfect winter love song! 🎵🍲
Are you guys from the south ready? Your super detailed fresh out of the oven Harbin guide is here, come and take a look! 🙌
🚌Transportation:
- To get to Harbin, flying to Taiping International Airport is a good choice. It's not far from the city, only 30 kilometers, and the airport bus can take you directly to the city center for just 20 yuan per person, it's super affordable!
- If you choose to take the train, I recommend getting off at Harbin Station, which is super close to Central Street and very convenient. A taxi ride will only cost about ten yuan.
🏨Accommodation recommendations:
Around Hongzhuan Street, not far from Central Street, with one-stop service for food, drink, and entertainment, and the cost performance is quite good.
🧳Essentials for travel:
You have to dress warmly! Don't forget your earmuffs, scarf, hat, gloves, and also your thick thermal underwear, snow boots, and at least 400 grams of down jacket. Also, don't forget to bring quick-drying clothes, hand warmers, power banks, and sunglasses~ Put on your sunglasses, warm and cool! 😎
🧡4-day 3-night exciting itinerary + food sharing:
Day 1:
- Go to a Hui restaurant and have a big meal of grilled beef strips, shumai, grilled meat skewers, and water-exploded tripe, guaranteed to satisfy you! 😋
- The Madieer popsicles and Huamei old bread on Central Street are absolutely not to be missed, and it's also a lot of fun to visit the Daoli market, where you can find all kinds of hot and cold dishes!
- Go to the Sofia Cathedral at night, the night view there is so beautiful that you can't stop taking pictures!
Day 2:
- The morning market on Hongzhuan Street, the affordable prices will move you! Yin Fat Man's fried cakes and mutton soup are a must-try, and the tofu and egg burgers are also unique!
- There's more than one snowman in the Music Corridor, and this year's new members are even more adorable, remember to take a photo with a Northeast sugar-coated hawthorn, full of Ins style!
- Let's go skiing~ Beginners can go to Mingdu for skiing, and experts can head to Maoer Mountain! 🏂
- Go to the old barbecue shop at night, the stir-fried instant noodles are salty and pleasant, must try!
Day 3:
- Ice and Snow World, get ready to line up, set off at 9 am, ready to welcome the crazy party of little potatoes, you will fall in love with the crazy Harbin Ice Show!
- After a day of freezing, go to Qingwa Tai to take a bath, eat, play cards, and have a good sleep, it feels so good, hey, just thinking about it makes me warm.
Day 4:
- The big buns on Baroque Style Street will let you taste exotic flavors, it's simply amazing!
- Go to Jile Temple to draw a fortune, ask for a fate, it's effective and good-looking, worth a visit! 💕
- Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No. 6, the Louvre of the Northeast, the pedestrian area under the overpass, must-visit places for photos!
Precautions:
✅ The temperature in Harbin can reach minus 20 degrees, so make sure to keep warm!
✅ It gets dark early, it's quietly dark at four o'clock, so be precise with your time when you go out to play!
✅ Mobile phones are also afraid of the cold, so prepare a hand warmer for it! 🔋
✅ The indoor heating is very good, so you don't need to wear thick pajamas.
✅ The dishes in the Northeast are really generous, so don't be too ambitious when ordering!
This trip to Harbin, hurry up and add it to your Bucket List, let's have fun in the snow! 🌨️💥❄️
OSCAR JEFFERSON
You must go to Harbin at least once | Three-day tour | Heilongjiang
📣Harbin three-day tour is here!
👕👗Harbin battle robe: You must wear down jackets, hats and gloves, wear cotton boots, it's really super cold in winter! Freeze through in minutes!
📣Attractions:
1️⃣Ice and Snow World (must go)
(Included project) Ticket: 328 yuan/adult (non-local)
‼️Recommended must-do activities:
✅Super big slide (scan the code for appointment on the hour or half hour)✅Ferris wheel (recommended to do after dark, the lights are super beautiful)✅Various ice sculptures, performances
⚠️Tips: Recommended 13:00~18:00 (the sky will gradually darken, good for taking pictures)
2️⃣Saint Sophia Cathedral (very close to Central Street)
🕐Opening hours: 8:30-17:00
🎫Admission ticket: 20 yuan/ticket; Students, children 15 yuan/ticket; There will be some piano, violin and other music performances inside!
⚠️Tips: Recommended play time is 1~2 hours, go to Central Street for meal time, 10~15 minutes walk!
3️⃣Central Street (all day, no tickets)
🥣Food: Madieer popsicles, big sugar-coated haws, Anna cheese sticks, chimney bread, old kitchen pot meat!
4️⃣Snow Village (optional)
🎫Ticket: 120 yuan/ticket 🚘Transportation: Chartered car is the most convenient
⚠️Tips: It's just one street, the snow mushrooms are the best, it's recommended to go to Mohe!
5️⃣Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No.6 (Latest news: You can go in for photos!)
🚘Transportation: Subway "Nanzhi Road" station, suitable for taking pictures!
6️⃣Site of the 731st Troop of the Japanese Invading China (Really recommended, remember history)
🎫Ticket: Free (reservation before entering the museum)
🕐Opening hours: Closed on Monday, usually 9:00-16:30
✅Recommended visit time: 2~3 hours
‼️‼️Recommended play:
1️⃣Lazy three-day tour:
Day1: Place of residence—Harbin; Day2: Ice and Snow World—Saint Sophia Cathedral—Central Street; Day3: Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No.6—Yabuli Skiing
2️⃣Special Forces Route:
Day 1: Place of residence—Harbin—Saint Sophia Cathedral—Central Street; Day 2: Songhua River—Ice and Snow World—Night Market; Day 3: Snow Village/Skiing
3️⃣Classic three-day tour:
Day 1: Place of residence—Harbin; Day 2: Saint Sophia Cathedral—Central Street—Ice and Snow World; Day 3: Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No.6— Songhua River —731 Troop Site
JourneyMementos
Snapshots from my trip to Harbin
p1-5 Ice and Snow World
p6 Saint Sophia Cathedral
p7-9 Songhua River
👍Most recommended: It's suggested to stay near a subway station,
👎Least recommended: It's not recommended to stay on Central Street, Harbin is very popular this year, firstly, the accommodation on Central Street is seriously overpriced, secondly, it's crowded and hard to get a taxi & very congested
MERRICK MONTOYA
Taking kids to Harbin for a five-day trip during the winter vacation costs an average of 3000+ per person
Should you travel to Harbin during the 2024 winter vacation? Please heed my advice‼️ I've stayed up late to organize this practical guide to give some sincere advice to those who want to travel to Harbin during the winter vacation!
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🛍Travel preparation:
1️⃣Bring a power bank, as your phone can easily run out of battery
2️⃣Keeping warm is the most important thing in the Northeast, so prepare in advance
3️⃣Thermos, snow boots, hand warmers, and masks are also essential
4️⃣Thermal underwear, down jackets, scarves, hats, gloves
5️⃣Skincare products: face masks, lip balm, moisturizing lotion, hydrating spray
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🌈Accommodation recommendations
📍Harbin: It is recommended to stay near Central Street, which is convenient for visiting any attractions in the city center
📍Snow Town: It is recommended to stay in a homestay near Snow Town, which is relatively cheaper; if you want to stay in Snow Town, you need to book in advance, as there are many people during the peak season
📍Yabuli: If you want to ski, you can stay in Yabuli for one night
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🚘Transportation guide:
🚄Train stations: Harbin West Station, South Station, East Station
✈️Airport: Harbin Taiping International Airport
🔺Make sure to book round-trip tickets in advance during the peak season
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✅Must-visit attractions in Harbin
📍Ice and Snow World: A stunning view that can only be seen in winter, a fairy-tale kingdom full of colorful lights
📍Snow Town: The filming location of 'Where Are We Going, Dad?', the ceiling of the Northeast snow scene, the scenery is really beautiful
📍Yabuli Ski Resort: Currently the largest ski resort in China, a skiing paradise. The ticket price is about 80 yuan.
📍Saint Sophia Cathedral: A landmark building in Harbin, you can go inside if you are interested, the ticket price is about 12 yuan.
📍Central Street: A century-old architectural art pedestrian street, the busiest commercial street in Harbin, with lots of delicious food, remember to make a reservation for dinner, there are a lot of people in line.
📍Rime Island: A white rime as far as the eye can see, as if you are in a dreamy fairyland in the snow
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📙5-day 4-night itinerary
✨Day1: Departure-Harbin (airport pick-up) Check into the hotel (Songhua River-Central Street-Sophia Cathedral-Ice and Snow World)
✨Day2: Harbin-Yabuli-Horse sledding experience
✨Day3: Yabuli-Longjiang First Peak Bald Mountain-Snow Town
✨Day4: Snow Town-Phoenix Mountain Scenic Area-Rime Island
✨Day5: Rime Island sunrise🌅-Return to Harbin
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⚠️tips
If you don't want to plan your trip to Harbin or it's your first time, you might as well find a local leader in advance to arrange accommodation🏕, transportation🚘, and tickets🎫! It's very suitable for those who are going to Harbin for the first time. You can check in at the attractions, listen to explanations, and don't have to worry about accommodation and other issues. Just enjoy the trip!
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💗That's all for today's sharing, hurry up and take your family👪 to check in Harbin in the 2024 winter vacation❗
V.ct0r.@ @d@m$
Remember this spot at the Saint Sophia Cathedral!! It's super photogenic!!
It's not that Russia is too expensive to go to
But Harbin is more cost-effective🥹
At the Saint Sophia Cathedral at 7:30 in the morning⛪️
I felt the romance exclusive to Harbin🕊️
I got the picture I wanted📷
It's worth getting up early!!
📍Sharing 9️⃣ shooting spots to easily avoid the crowd
1️⃣The green benches around the church can be used as a backdrop
2️⃣The green pentagonal platform in front of the church can block the crowd below the church, and the photographer can stand low or squat to take a low-angle shot
3️⃣The red brick corridor at the oblique front of the church🧱, you can take a silhouette through the archway👤
4️⃣Stand in front of the church or on the side, when there are fewer people in the church, take a scene where the people are small and the scene is large
5️⃣Sit on the stone bridge far from the church, lean on the stone platform next to the street lamp, the stone platform can block the crowd below the church, take a close-up low-angle shot from the bottom up
6️⃣Stand by the wall of the church to take a close-up portrait
7️⃣Sit on the stone platform next to the stairs, which can block the crowd under the church
8️⃣Stand across the street to take a long shot of the church🚥
9️⃣Use a drone to take an overhead shot of the entire church⛪️, remember to report in advance
cinnabar_5972
It's not that Paris is unaffordable, but Harbin offers more value for money!
Saint Sophia Cathedral is a Byzantine-style Orthodox church built in 1907. It is a landmark building in Harbin and a must-visit tourist spot. The fragrance of plum blossoms in summer and the fluttering snowflakes in winter all present different beautiful scenes. Everyone is welcome to bring their stamp cards to Saint Sophia Cathedral for a unique experience. The old buildings in Harbin have an exotic charm and are full of history and culture! The scenery inside and outside the church is worth visiting and taking pictures of.
Address: 88 Toulong Street, Daoli District, Harbin
Transportation Guide
Bus: Routes 83, 94, 64, 102, 52, 8 can all reach
Taxi: It is recommended to ask for a receipt, starting price is 9 yuan
Subway: Get off at Central Street Station on Line 2, and you can reach it within a 15-minute walk
Saint Sophia Cathedral was originally built for the Fourth Infantry Division of the Russian East Siberia during the construction of the Middle East Railway. In the same year, Russian tea merchant I.F. Chizhikov funded the reconstruction of a wooden church based on the military church. In 1911, a brick wall was built outside the wooden wall, forming a brick-wood structure church.
On September 27, 1923, Saint Sophia Cathedral was rebuilt for the second time. It took 9 years and was completed on November 25, 1932, becoming the largest Orthodox church in the Far East. The Sophia Church was designed by Russian architect Koyasikov. It is magnificent, elegant and extraordinary, with a total height of 53.25 meters, a building area of 721 square meters, and can accommodate 2000 people. The top of the main entrance is a bell tower. The seven copper bells are exactly seven notes. They need to be played by trained bell ringers to produce the ups and downs of the bell sound. The church building is arranged in the form of a Greek cross, which is influenced by Byzantine architectural style. The main dome and bell tower also have the traditional Russian 'tent top' and 'onion head' shape.
In 1986, the Harbin Municipal People's Government listed it as a first-class protected building. In November 1996, it was listed as the fourth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. From June 2 to September 2, 1997, the Harbin Municipal People's Government carried out a comprehensive renovation of the church according to the original design, expanded the Sophia Square by 7000 square meters, and opened it as the Harbin Architectural Art Museum to promote and carry forward the unique architectural culture of Harbin.
In 2000, the Harbin Municipal People's Government organized the expansion of the Harbin Architectural Art Square, the Central Leisure Square and the Urban Construction Planning Exhibition Hall construction project. It was completed and put into use on October 1 of the same year. The expanded Architectural Art Square has increased from 6000 square meters to 10000 square meters, and the Central Square covers an area of 36154 square meters.
MARIE BROCK
Who knows the Harbin travel guide, the momentum is even greater than the breakup
Harbin, the "Ice City", has a unique charm, not only has the beautiful scenery of silver-clad, but also the cultural blend of historical precipitation, which makes people linger. No need to go to Paris, Harbin is more cost-effective! 😍
🚗Transportation suggestions:
✈Plane: Direct to Harbin Taiping International Airport
🚄Train/High-speed rail: Harbin Station, South Station, East Station Railway Station, North Station is far from the city, the treasure coming remember to choose a close one
🏨Accommodation guide:
🏡Harbin city: It is most convenient to live near Central Street. Harbin's worth checking out attractions are relatively concentrated, many are in this area
🏡Hailin City Snow Township: You can live directly in the Snow Township, Xueyun Street is not bad
🏡Shangzhi City Yabuli: If you want to go to the ski resort, you can stay in the hot spring hotel around Yabuli
🏰D1: Stay in a comfortable hotel in the city center, near Central Street.
🎿D2: Harbin-CLUB MED Skiing/Mountain Cable Car-Malapali-Stay in Erlianghe.
🏞D3: Erlianghe-Snowmobile-Snow Mountain Hiking-Snow Dragon-Stay in Snow Township.
❄D4: Snow Township-Jingbo Blue Ice-Wild Winter Fishing-Stay in Erdao Town.
🗻D5: Erdao Town-Changbai Mountain Scenic Area-Hot Spring-Stay in Erdao Town.
🛶D6: Erdao-Wusong Drifting-Korean Folk Park-Net Red Bullet Evening Wall-Eat all over Yanji Food Street-Stay in Yanji.
⛰7: Yanji-Mysterious China-North Korea Border Line-Sunlight Mountain-Disband the team.
📷Harbin must check in attractions:
📍Saint Sophia Cathedral: Majestic and beautiful, it is the representative of Harbin's unique exotic human landscape
📍Ice and Snow World: Enjoy the highest, longest, and largest ice and snow landscape
📍Snow Township: The reputation of China's Snow Township, let you feel like you have come to a fairy tale world
📍Songhua River: The thickness of the ice layer of the Songhua River in winter is amazing, there are many fun ice entertainment projects
📍Yabuli Ski Resort: The largest ski resort in the country, a ski tourism resort
📍Central Street: A century-old architectural art pedestrian street, is Harbin's most prosperous commercial street
📍Guogeli Street: A century-old architectural gold, full of charm
📍Sun Island Scenic Area: Located on the north bank of the Songhua River in Harbin, it is a world of snow in winter
🧳Winter travel essentials:
👔Clothing: Waterproof and snow-proof jacket, thermal underwear, storm jacket, cotton coat, cotton hat, thick cotton socks, scarf, waterproof gloves, snow boots, etc.
🌸Daily necessities: Frost cream, lip balm, makeup, skincare products, etc.
🎨Other: Warm baby, thermos cup, contact lenses, power bank
Go straight to Harbin and enjoy the beauty of ice and snow! Insist on applying frost cream, warm clothing must be enough, Harbin's winter is not a joke! Winter travel, full of joy! 😄
SIENNA MILES
Harbin | The snow scene of Saint Sophia Cathedral is really stunning
It's March now
Unexpectedly, it started to snow on the day I went to Saint Sophia Cathedral
Fulfilled the little wish of my southern parents to see snow
Compared to the usual photos
The atmosphere of the snow scene is really speechless😍
I, who was tired of seeing snow in Jia Village, was still amazed by the beauty❄️
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📌Excellent photo props:
'Internet celebrity little bear donut coffee'
It's in the cake shop 'Bread Tasting Day' across the street from the cathedral
Because the donuts were sold out that day
I don't want to change to bagel
So I just chose the little bear cake
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The interior of the cathedral is relatively old
Very historical and small
Different from the exquisite interior environment of famous churches in Europe and America
It has a different flavor
There is also a 🎶 live performance
It's up to personal preference whether to buy a ticket to take a look👀
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📍Harbin- Saint Sophia Cathedral
📷Fuji xs10 straight out
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LEGEND WRIGHT
Russia in Harbin 🇨🇳
#timetotravel
This is Saint Sophia Cathedral in Harbin. The Russian influence is very evident in the architecture of this cathedral. The exterior is stunningly beautiful especially when it is lit ay night. It is worth a visit or a stop in Harbin especially if you are in the city center. They have a gallery inside about the history of Harbin and the cathedral so this visit is also educational and informative. Entrance Fee: 15 (please double check because we were there a few years back. It might have changed already. Address: No. 88 Tuolong Street, Daoli District. Enjoy your visit. #mytripvlog #tripblazers #landmark #attraction #architecture #chinatravel #harbin
FilipinaTraveler
St. Sophia Church
St. Sophia Cathedral is the beautiful church located in the middle of the city
a very photogenic spot and it is very much crowded because of new year but worth a visit
I have been there everyday as it is just outside my hotel and few restaurants nearby and also one Russian souvenir shop
Getting there - Taxi or Metro(1KM walk)
Ticketing - 20 RMB if you want to go inside(Outside is free)
#urbanexplorer #awesomepic #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure
Punit
Saint Sophia Cathedral at Harbin ⛪️
🥶🥶From freezing Beijing to the deep freeze of Harbin 🥶🥶
Beautiful Byzantine style church, the largest Eastern Orthodox Church in the Far East.
#聖索菲亞教堂
#bucketlistreboot
#yearofrabbit
#newyearadventure
#january2023
thomastheophilus
Colder than my soul
I went to Harbin for a weekend, I must say it’s not like any other city that I’ve seen this for in China. Many building look old and desolated.
However I had tons of fun . The ice sculptures are amazing and so big .
I took the cable car to and from sun 🌞 island . (80 rmb both ways )
I ate tanghulu (candied Chinese fruit )🍓
walked the beautiful Zhongyang street (must buy sausage and chimney bread 🥖)
went to St Sophia’s cathedral beautiful 🤩 #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #harbin #iceland
Chanel 香香
St Sophia Cathedral in Harbin
One more must visit place in Harbin. It’s located in downtown, on walking distance from the river bund (it will take at around 15 minutes on foot). Very beautiful church, architecture with carving decorations is impressive. We couldn’t get inside because it was closed, but the exterior appearance was great. Church is located on a wide square, so you can easily walk all around.
Next travel wish - Hawaii 🌴
#2023travelwish
S_lanaS
Awe Inspiring in Summer or Winter
Location: St. Sophia’s Cathedral Harbin, China
Experience: Awe Inspiring
On a hot summer day, sun scorching your shoulders, you see St. Sophia’s Cathedral and feel as though you’ve stepped out of China and into Moscow. A gleaming, green minaret reminds sight seers that China once was a very different place, Harbin was a multicultural hub of Jewish and Russian railroad tycoons. You walk into St.Sophia’s and are rejuvenated with a cool quietness. Once a holy place that didn’t survive Communism is still treated with respect. Locals use the altar as a musical stage. A classical singer sang arias and a saxophone player played Silent Night, a nod to the traditional religious purpose of the place. The walls, once boasting beautiful artistic motifs have fallen into a disrepair that does not detract from the beauty, but rather adds to the mystique of history and time.
Rest your feet and cool off. Fill yourself with the wonder of all of the historical events of the 20th century while you’re filled with the peace and serenity of classical music in a beautiful, holy place. #visitchina #summervacation #st.Sophia’s #awesomepic
Amelie et Allie
St. Sophia Cathedal in Harbin - China 🇨🇳
Saint Sophia Cathedral is a popular landmark which you should visit if you are in Harbin.
The church is definitely nice to see from the outside and inside. It has Russian architecture.
The location is quite convenient as it is in the hearth of the city's down town.
This is a small scenic spot so it won't take you more than one hour to explore it completely.
The place is really well preserved and is a pleasure to see.
After the visit, you can also enjoy some shopping or nice food as there are many restaurants and shops around the area. Come early because its gets very crowded later in the day.
#createwithtrip #holidays #exploring
#createwithtrip
Rafael Osorio
Sophia Cathedral in Harbin
The most well-known landmark in Harbin has to be the famous St Sophia Cathedral. This Byzantine style church is located on Zhaolin Street, and is just a block away from Central Street. You can take a subway to Central Street Station and walk for a block or two.
Originally, there was a wooden church built on this square at the beginning of the 20th century. But in 1923 a new stone church was built by the Russians. It was completed in 1932.
The cathedral is open from 08:30 to 17:00 and the entrance fee is a mere 15rmb. Unfortunately when I was there it was closed. Perhaps due to the spring festival. However, I still got to admire its beauty on the outside. I find it's especially beautiful at night.
Imaniac
Saint Sophia's Cathedral ~ Harbin 哈尔滨
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Located near the famous pedestrian street, it's a short walk if you choose a hotel near here.
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To get inside the cathedral, it's 20yuan per person and you need to book by scanning the code outside. HOWEVER, only Chinese citizens with an ID card can purchase them so you will need to ask a friend to buy for you. Please note! It's not open on Mondays. Once you do get inside though, it's quite beautiful and amazing to see the walls in its original condition. A striking contract to the outside.
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We stayed in a hotel called Huate Hotel (华特酒店) which was at the upper end of pedestrian street so took us about 30mins to walk here.
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There is a cafe nearby however it is quite small and we ended up walking back out again and going to a Starbucks just across the road in a mall. There are a number of cafes around however most were closed due to the holidays.
#historicplaces
#culturalattraction
Domi
Exploring St. Sophia Cathedral
St. Sophia Cathedral was a former Russian Orthodox Chrurch, which is now one of the famous monuments of Harbin.
The building is truly impressive with its high towers, golden finishings and vivid colors. The inside of the cathedral is a museum, where you can see some beautiful old paintings and the beautiful roof.
St. Sophia's Cathedral/ church is located in the city of Harbin, and can be reached via taxi. It is recommended to spend about 1 hour there. It is free to walk around the building and take photos, but it costs 20¥ to enter the church.
It is definitely worth a visit
#historicplaces #tigeryear2022 #china #couplestrip #urbanexplorer #wintergetaway #harbin #cathedral
Minke1234
St. Sophia Cathedral
St. Sophia Cathedral in Harbin, the largest Eastern Orthodox Church in Far East with more than 112 year’s history. It was first built by Russians in 1907. It is also the most finely protected Neo-Byzantine architecture in China. The church has different beauty at day and night time. At the moment, tourists can only take pictures outside and are not allowed to enter due to the pandemic.
#wintergetaway #harbin
JaceBG
Saint Sophia Cathedral in Harbin
1. Saint Sophia Cathedral
Address - Harbin, China
Highlights - St. Sophia Church
Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Saint Sophia Cathedral is the largest Eastern Orthodox Church in the far east. It is located in Sophia Square of Harbin. Inside, you will see that it’s already an art gallery. It’s no longer served as a church. It’s now a place to visit to learn Harbin’s Architecture. You will see the beautiful architecture and learn more about more than 112 years history. Outside, you can walk around and meet locals. A lot of pigeons everywhere. Get ready with your camera, and be amazed to take a lot of pretty pictures #tripblazers #tripaway #wintergetaway
Allicer
St. Sophia Cathedral, Harbin
St. Sophia Church was built and completed of timber in March, 1907 as part of a plan to reconsolidate the confidence of the army by building an imposing spiritual symbol. The church is located on the corner of Toulong Street (Toulong jie) and Zhaolin Street. It stands at 175 ft tall, occupies an area of 721 square meters, and is the perfect example of Russian Revival architecture.
These photos were taken last year during New Year's Day. It was a good place to celebrate the holiday and to welcome the new year. It was freezing though. Well, Harbin is a good place to feel the Winter and the snow.
#tripmoments #tripinspired #tripaway #chinalife #chinatravel #orthodox #churches #harbin
Jvictory
CHURCH AMIDST THE SNOW
My Harbin tour wouldn’t be completed without visiting the famous cathedral. St. Sophia Cathedral in Harbin is the largest Eastern Orthodox Church in the Far East.
The Byzantine style church is so beautiful, it is said to look as if it had been made by God's hands. In fact, St. Sophia means 'God's wisdom'. Having a Latin cross footprint, the church's original shape was preserved during reconstruction. The St. Sophia Cathedral has four floors and is accessible by a door on each side.
Harbin's St. Sophia Church is the Far East's largest Nicolas Church. St. Sophia Church was established in 1907 by the Tsarist Infantry Division in eastern Siberia, and was later restored in a wood and brick structure in 1912, and later in September of 1923, it was rebuilt again at its current location for nine years, finishing in October of 1932. It became a landmark as soon as it was completed.
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#roadtrip#cityoverlook#bestislandtraveltowns#urbanexplorer
Majean Marvels
Sophia Cathedral
When in Harbin, you would never miss going to this architectural wonder in the city. Any time of the day when you visit, it would still be the same awesomeness. My family had fun when we visited this place in fact we went there twice- once during day and once during night.
#besttrip#urbanexplorer