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Although the sausages are more expensive than those sold in other stores, at 15 yuan for 5 yuan, the quality of their meat is obviously quite good. I saw a large bunch of meat in the window, and there were also a lot of loose ones, which I could buy.

✅ Must-try: 1. Madiel Popsicles (Harbin Red Sausage) Features: A representative of Harbin's "ice cream," with a smooth texture and a variety of flavors (such as vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry). Recommended Location: Near the Madiel Hotel on Central Street. 2. Lao Dingfeng Pastry Features: A time-honored Harbin brand, offering a variety of traditional Chinese pastries, such as dafu bing (big blessing cakes), red bean paste cakes, and pastry pastries. Recommended Location: Near the intersection of Central Street and West 12th Street. 3. Lao Chu Jia Features: Specializes in Northeastern cuisine, such as sweet and sour pork, three fresh vegetables, and sauerkraut and pork hot pot. Recommended Location: The Lao Chu Jia branch near Central Street. 4. Zhang Bao Pu Features: Specializes in steamed buns, with a wide variety and generous fillings. The "three fresh buns" and "leek and egg buns" are especially recommended. Recommended Location: Near Central Street. 5. Russian Restaurants (such as Moscow Restaurant) Features: Although slightly more expensive, you can enjoy authentic Russian Western cuisine, such as borsch, roast beef, and caviar. Recommended Location: Moscow Restaurant on Central Street. 6. Lao Chu Jia Northeastern Cuisine Restaurant Features: Authentic Northeastern cuisine at a great value. Recommended dishes: Sweet and Sour Pork, Iron Pot Stewed Goose, and Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms. Recommended Location: Around Central Street. ✅ Save Money Madiel Cold Drink Hall: Madiel Popsicles 5r Qiuling Kvass Culture Center: Fresh Kvass 18r Harbin Meat Union Food Flagship Store: Grilled Red Sausage 15r He Youyou Corn: Corn Milk 15.9r Zhiji: Cheesecake 15r Wanguo Yanghang Chimney Bread: Ice Cream Chimney Bread 35r 📝Notes: Central Street can be crowded, so avoid peak holidays. Bring plenty of cash, as some small shops may not accept mobile payments. If you have more time, plan your visit in the evening to enjoy shopping, dining, and the night view.

My family, our first time in Harbin, we jumped on the bandwagon and headed to Harbin Ice and Snow World. We waited in line for two hours, only to play for five minutes. The experience was truly awful! 😫 Later, we stayed for three days, unlocked a hidden route, and for just 300 yuan per person, we experienced the ultimate romance in the Ice City. Check out these guides now! 👇 🏠Accommodation: Avoid the overpriced hotels near Harbin Ice and Snow World! Opt for a B&B near Central Street. For 200 yuan/night, you'll get a fully heated room, step right outside to the food court, and enjoy the night view at night. It's a much better value than a hotel in a scenic area. 🚗Transportation: Fly directly to Harbin Taiping International Airport and take the Airport Bus Line 2 (20 yuan/person), which takes you directly to Central Street in one hour. The subway is the most convenient way to get around the city. Download the "Harbin City Pass" app and scan the QR code to ride. Shared rides to nearby attractions are 50 yuan per person, offering more freedom than a tour group. 🌟Must-See & Hidden Gems - Hagia Sophia Cathedral: Free exterior tour! The Byzantine-style architecture is stunning, with onion domes and pristine white walls. Any photo will make you feel like you're abroad. 📸 Arrive before 9 AM when there are fewer people and more pigeons. Buy a pigeon feed (5 yuan/pack) to capture some truly captivating moments. Admission to the museum inside the church is 20 yuan, so feel free to go inside. - Laodaowai Chinese Baroque Street: Free! Embracing the vibrant atmosphere of old Harbin, the Baroque-style buildings accented by red lanterns create a truly timeless feel. Order the pork rib buns (20 yuan/basket) at Zhang Bao Pu, and the broth will overflow with flavor. Then, try the wontons (10 yuan/bowl) at Hongguang Wonton House, which are both heartwarming and satisfying. - Songhua River Railway Bridge: Free! Visiting in the evening is truly stunning, with the setting sun casting a shimmering glow across the river. Strolling across the bridge and watching trains roar by is truly captivating. Walk from the bridge to Jiangbei and check out the Ice and Snow World—kill two birds with one stone. - Siberian Tiger Park: Admission is 130 yuan! Take a thrilling ride (30 yuan per person) to feed the tigers up close and watch the king of beasts pounce on their prey – it's incredibly thrilling. The park is huge, so we recommend allowing 3 hours to explore it slowly. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the tigers' adorable moments. 🍜Food Recommendations - Don't eat in the scenic area! Go to the Daoli Vegetable Market. The grilled cold noodles are sweet and sour for 10 yuan each, and the chimney bread is rich in milky flavor for 15 yuan each. - You must try the "iron pot stew." Order one at Shanhetun Iron Pot Stew for 50 yuan per person. It's a stew of pork ribs, beans, and corn, served with a corn pancake. It's incredibly delicious. 💡Tips to Avoid - Don't go to the Ice and Snow World on weekends! The crowds are unbearable. Enter after 4 pm on weekdays to see the ice sculptures light up and avoid the crowds. - Don't buy the "expensive red sausage" sold on the street! Go to specialty stores like Qiulin Liados or Harbin Roulian for guaranteed quality and affordable prices. - In Northeast China, the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors is huge in winter, so remember to take off your coat when you go indoors to avoid catching a cold! Harbin is more than just a world of ice and snow! It's the ringing of church bells, the fireworks in the old streets, and the hidden gems of ice and snow without the crowds. So, grab your guides! Go for it! #HarbinTravelGuide #HarbinTravel

⌚️Best Time to Travel to Harbin: December to February, when the ice and snow scenery is at its most spectacular. ☃️Clothing Guide: A thick down jacket, thermal underwear, snow boots, a thick cotton hat, gloves, and a scarf are essential. A heat pack is also a must. 📄Itinerary Overview • Day 1: First Exploration of the Ice City · Central Street and Russian Style • Day 2: Frozen · Sun Island and Ice and Snow World • Day 3: City Memories · Saint Sophia Temple and Laodaowai 📜📜📜 Day 1: First Exploration of the Ice City · Central Street and Russian Style ☀️Morning/Lunch: Arrive in Harbin and check into your hotel It is recommended to stay near Central Street for convenient transportation and dining. After checking in, you can begin your first day of itinerary. 🌝Afternoon: Central Street & Madiel Popsicles 🔸Attractions: Central Street is Harbin's most iconic street, paved with breadstone and lined with European-style buildings. Stop along the way and soak up the romantic atmosphere of the Ice City. 🔸Must-Try: You must try the famous Madiel Popsicles! Eating them in -20°C weather is a truly Harbin experience. 🌛Evening: Songhua River & Flood Control Memorial Tower 🔸Attractions: At the north end of Central Street, you'll find the Flood Control Memorial Tower and the frozen Songhua River. The river transforms into a vast natural ice park, where you can enjoy activities like skating, snow tubing, and ice biking. 🌗Evening: Russian-style Western-style dinner 🔸Food Recommendation: Harbin's Russian-style Western-style cuisine is exceptionally authentic. You can choose from time-honored restaurants like Huamei Western Restaurant (Harbin Central Street Branch) and Portman Western Restaurant (Nangang Branch) to savor specialties like borscht, braised beef in a pot, and Russian bread. 📜📜📜 Day 2: Frozen · Sun Island and Ice and Snow World ☀️Morning: Sun Island Snow Expo, Sun Island Scenic Area 🔸Attraction Description: Take a bus or taxi to Sun Island and visit the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo. This is a world of snow sculptures, with a variety of giant and exquisite snow sculptures that will take your breath away. 🔸Tips: Combined tickets for the Snow Expo and Ice and Snow World are often available, so check and purchase them in advance. 🌝Afternoon to Evening: Harbin Ice and Snow World, Harbin Ice and Snow World 🔸Attraction Description: This is the highlight of your entire Harbin ice and snow tour! Rebuilt every winter with ice from the Songhua River, it embodies the essence of world-class ice and snow art. With magnificent ice structures, thrilling ice slides, and a dreamy nightscape of ice lanterns, it feels like a true kingdom of ice and snow. 🔸Important Tips: 1. Be sure to stay until night! The Ice and Snow World is truly magical when the lights come on. 2. Wear your warmest gear! The park is even colder than the city, so be sure to use plenty of warm packs on your feet and body. 3. Avoid peak holidays, as lines for popular slides can be incredibly long. 🌗Dinner: After leaving the Ice and Snow World, find an authentic Northeastern Chinese restaurant nearby and beat the chill with a hearty meal of sweet and sour pork or pork stewed with vermicelli noodles. 📜📜📜 Day 3: City Memories · Saint Sophia Cathedral and Old Daowai ☀️Morning: Saint Sophia Cathedral 🔸Attraction Introduction: This Harbin landmark, with its striking green onion dome, is a must-see. Although the interior now houses the Harbin Architecture Art Museum, the exterior is photogenic and a perfect spot to experience the city's exotic charm. 🌝Noon: Daowai Chinese Baroque Historical and Cultural District 🔸Attraction Introduction: Unlike the European-inspired Central Street, Old Daowai boasts a blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles known as "Chinese Baroque." It offers a more urban feel, perfect for exploring time-honored local delicacies. 🔸Food Recommendations: Zhang Baopu's pork rib buns, Old Street Clay Pot House, and Zhang Fei Braised Pork are all local favorites. 🌞Afternoon: Buy souvenirs and return. You can purchase some specialty foods like red sausage (Qiulin Liados Food (Central Street Branch) or Harbin Roulian Food Flagship Store (Central Street Branch)), black bread, kvass, etc. at Central Street or supermarkets. Then, conclude your enjoyable trip and head to the airport or train station. 🗒️🗒️🗒️ Food List • Must-Try Snacks: Madiel Popsicles, Candied Haws, Grilled Red Sausage • Main Dishes: Sweet and Sour Pork, Iron Pot Stew, Pork with Vermicelli, Demoli Fish Stew • Specialties: Russian Western Cuisine, Northeastern BBQ • Souvenirs: Harbin Red Sausage, Black Bread, Kvass, Russian Chocolate #Let's See Harbin Together #Ice and Snow World #HarbinTravelGuide #CityHumanitiesNotes

Family members! Keep this "Harbin Time Travel Guide" From Saint Sophia Cathedral to Songhua River Cableway 24-hour Russian style check-in + Northeastern hardcore food Free photo booth + lightning avoidance guide✨ 🌅Morning: Tsarist Russian style travel 📍Saint Sophia Cathedral (8:30-9:30) 1. Green dome and red brick wall with oil painting filter 2. Rush at 8:30 in the morning! Few people, very bright 3. Buy fried cakes for breakfast at Daoli Market opposite 🚇Direct access to Metro Line 2 🏯Central Street (9:30-11:30) 1. Original flavor of Madiel popsicles 5 yuan 2. Chimney bread with ice cream yyds 3. Qiulin red sausage, look for the old brand "Ha Rou Lian" 📸Photo Tips: Take a bird's-eye view of the extended stone road 🛤Flood Control Memorial Tower (11:30-12:00) 1. Take a photo of the "Flood Fighting Hero" sculpture by the Songhua River 2. Free viewing platform to enjoy the river view 3. Walk 10 minutes to lunch 🍜Noon: Carb-cracking time 🔥Lao Chujia (Central Main Street Store) 1. Sweet and sour pork with crispy outside and tender inside 2. Russian-style pot-braised beef with rye bread 3. 60 yuan per person, you have to walk with your hands on the wall 🥟Daoli Vegetable Market 1. Deep-fried tenderloin is golden and crispy 2. Honey bread is like clouds 3. Yogurt cake is sweet and sour and relieves greasiness ⚠️Avoid buying high-priced red sausage in scenic spots 🌳Afternoon: Forest and industrial romance 🎡Sun Island Scenic Area (13:30-16:00) 1. Take the Songhua River Cableway to overlook the river view (50r one way) 2. The colorful wooden houses in the Russian-style town are super good for taking pictures 3. Rent a bicycle to roam the forest oxygen bar 🚇Smart Rail Cultural Tourism Line is free direct 🚂Songhua River Railway Bridge (16:30-17:30) 1. Take industrial style photos on the century-old railway 2. The light is the softest in the evening 3. Watch the sunset at the coffee shop under the bridge 🌃At night: fireworks and neon lights interweave 🍢Chinese Baroque District 1. Laodaowai Clay Pot House with smoked sauce 2. Zhangbaopu pork ribs buns are juicy 3. The night view of the century-old street lanterns is amazing 🍢Shida Night Market 1. Grilled cold noodles with spicy strips are super addictive 2. Frozen pears are like ice cream when you dig them out 3 .The grilled kidneys are sizzling with oil ✨Practical Tips: ✅Transportation: Subway + sightseeing bus is the most convenient ✅Outfit: Retro style/forest style/industrial style are all very good ✅Season: 20℃ in summer to escape the heat, and you can change to Ice and Snow World in winter ⚠️Avoidance: Beware of low-priced one-day tours, the official honest price is ≥99r 📌Route map: Sofia→Central Street→Flood Control Memorial Tower→Sun Island→Railway Bridge→Baroque→Normal University Night Market Harbin is really a city full of surprises! This route takes into account the heavy sense of history and the modern fireworks. Come and make an appointment with your friends for a trip of Chinese and Russian style collision~ #Summer resort suitable for June-August #See Harbin together #Cool summer #Northeast travel #Summer self-driving place