Harbin popular attractions for checking in

Harbin is a must-visit transit station when traveling to the Northeast of China. But it is more than just a transit station. Besides taking a stroll along the century-old Central Street, you can also listen to the cooing of white pigeons at Sofia Cathedral and immerse yourself in the dreamy Ice and Snow World. You can also enjoy authentic Northeastern cuisine and explore other local attractions in Harbin.

A manor with Russian-style architecture, the manor is entirely made of wood, constructed solely through wooden joints. Whether in summer or winter, the scenery is incredibly beautiful, and any casual photo can be used as a desktop background without editing. In winter, the manor offers snow activities such as snow tubing and horse-drawn sledding. You can inquire about the prices, which are not expensive. Here, you can buy souvenirs at the Russian goods store. Near the train station, you won't find Russian products, and there are basically no genuine items. The hotel within the manor offers accommodation, with different prices for weekdays and weekends. Friday is considered a weekend. The prices at the window are standard, but you can book online for cheaper rates.

Jinhewan Wetland Park

Located 23 kilometers from the airport road in Daoli District, Harbin City, Jinhewan Wetland Park covers a planned area of 1886 hectares. The park boasts pleasant scenery, is adjacent to Taiping International Airport, and has convenient transportation. It features beautiful landscapes and rich aquatic and natural ecological resources. In the suburbs of Harbin City, Jinhewan Wetland Botanical Garden is the only nature reserve referred to by experts as the 'green lung.' Taiping Lake, covering 247 hectares and integrating over 360 ancient springs, shimmers with light and is home to dozens of species of wild fish and shrimp.

Harbin Architectural Art Museum

The Harbin Architectural Art Museum is a specialized museum showcasing the city's historical culture and architectural art. It consists of two parts: the Saint Sophia Cathedral, a national key cultural relic protection unit, and the former Jewish synagogue municipal hall. The Saint Sophia Cathedral scenic area is located on the south bank of the Songhua River, covering an area of 50,000 square meters. It is renowned worldwide for its unique architectural landscape and European-style charm. The Saint Sophia Cathedral is currently the most well-preserved Byzantine-style building in China. The murals, chandeliers, bell tower, dome, and choir loft inside the cathedral exhibit rich cultural landscapes and exquisite artistic features.
This tower, standing at 336 meters, is a landmark of Harbin and is known as the 'Dragon on the Dragon City'. The interior mainly consists of various exhibition halls, with an observation deck at 181 meters that features the 'Cloud Walk Thrill Ring', which has a circumference of over 60 meters, making it the longest in the world. The revolving restaurant in the sky is at 186 meters, offering a scenic and staggered dining experience, with negotiable prices. The admission ticket for Dragon Tower is 150 yuan, but cheaper tickets can be found online, which may not include access to the exhibition halls and require a guide for entry, so this should be noted.

Harbin Songhua River Highway Bridge

The Songhua River Bridge began construction in May 1983 and was completed on August 30, 1986. The bridge is massive in scale, with a novel structure in the shape of scissors, and a total length of 1565 meters. It was the largest highway bridge in the country at the time and the first large-scale permanent highway bridge built in the Songhua River basin of Heilongjiang Province in the 50 years since liberation. On July 21, 2011, at 24:00, the new Harbin Songhua River Highway Bridge was completed and opened to traffic. The main bridge, the east approach bridge, the Hegu Street connection bridge, and the Youyi West Road connection bridge were all fully connected.