Step into Harbin: Experience the Charm of the Oriental Moscow

👉🏻Harbin is a famous city in northern China, known as the 'Pearl under the Swan's Neck'. 👉🏻As early as 22,000 years ago, during the late Paleolithic period, there were human activities here. 👉🏻About 5,000 years ago, the Harbin area entered the Neolithic Age. 👉🏻About 3,000 years ago, during the late Shang Dynasty, Harbin entered the Bronze Age, belonging to the distribution area of the earliest ancient civilization in the Heilongjiang region—the Bojinbao culture. 👉🏻In 1115 AD, the Jin Dynasty established its capital in Shangjing (today's Acheng District of Harbin). 👉🏻By the end of the 19th century, Harbin had dozens of villages and about 30,000 residents, laying the foundation for the formation and development of the city. 👉🏻From 1896 to 1903, with the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway, industry, commerce, and population began to gather around Harbin. 👉🏻When the Chinese Eastern Railway was completed, Harbin had already formed the prototype of a modern city. 👉🏻After the establishment of the People's Republic of China, Harbin, as an important industrial base and transportation hub, became a bridge between the Soviet Union and its younger siblings. 👉🏻During the 'First Five-Year Plan', Harbin added 27 industrial sectors, filling 30 national gaps. 👉🏻In 1958, China's first intelligent chess-playing computer was born at HIT. In 1959, the Daqing Oilfield was discovered, and the workers shouted that they would rather live twenty years less. I have been to Harbin many times and lived there for about half a year. Below, I have compiled a treasure-level Harbin travel guide for everyone's reference. ✈️Harbin Taiping International Airport 🚅Harbin West Railway Station 🚞Harbin Railway Station 🏨After arriving in Harbin, check into the Xueli Hotel, the one at Central Street. I booked a contrasting color double room, less than 500 yuan for three days💰, right next to 🚇Metro Lines 1 and 3, just a few minutes' walk from the West City Red Square. Despite the low price, the service is not discounted; every staff member is very polite. The hotel has a parking lot, but spaces are limited during holidays. There's also a bus stop in front of the hotel. Overall, it's very nice. Take a short rest before heading out Day 1 First Stop ⛪St. Sophia Cathedral 💳15 yuan💰 🚶🏻‍♀️A 10-minute walk away 🎈St. Sophia Cathedral is a building rich in history. It was originally built by Tsarist Russia as a military church in March 1907, serving the Fourth Infantry Division of Eastern Siberia. In September 1923, St. Sophia Cathedral was rebuilt at its current location and completed in November 1932. Throughout history, St. Sophia Cathedral has witnessed the development and changes of Harbin, becoming an important landmark and cultural symbol of the city. Second Stop ❤️Central Street 💳Free 🚶🏻‍♀️About a 15-minute walk 🎈On Central Street, you can check in at the Madieer Balcony Music, HIT Center, and cafes hidden in old buildings. Food recommendations include Madieer popsicles and bread from the Huameixi Restaurant. Third Stop 👓Old Daowai 💳Free 🚌Take bus No. 1 from Daolu Twelve Streets bus stop, a 10-minute journey, ticket price 2 yuan💰, get off and walk about ten minutes 🎈Here you can find the filming locations of 'Daylight Fireworks' and 'The Name of the Rose' at the Middle East Railway Bridge, as well as the largest Chinese Baroque district in the country. The area is full of local atmosphere, with many special snacks, among which Zhang's Bao Shop, Lao Dingfeng, and Li's Smoked Sauce are very good. After 7 pm, there is also a light and shadow carnival. In the evening, you can either enjoy some free time or go back to the hotel🏨 to rest. Day 2 First Stop 🌞Sun Island 💳Free 🚌Buy and Sell Street bus stop, take bus No. 56, a 10-minute journey, get off at the Municipal People's Congress bus stop, 🚇take Metro Line 2 from People's Square station, a 4-minute journey, get out at Sun Island Metro Station Exit 3, total fare 4 yuan💰 🎈A 5A-level scenic area located on the banks of the Songhua River, the island is home to many attractions. Squirrel Island is inhabited by many squirrels, and there are often large groups of swans by Swan Lake. The Deer Garden has many cute deer. Second Stop 🐯Siberian Tiger Park 💳90 yuan💰 🚇Enter Sun Island Metro Station Exit 3, take Metro Line 2 for 9 minutes, get out at Shimao Avenue Metro Station Exit 3, 🚌take bus No. 122 from Beian Mingzhu Community bus stop, about a 10-minute journey, get off at Hulin Park bus stop, total fare 4 yuan💰 🎈The world's largest Siberian tiger breeding and breeding base, where you can take a sightseeing car to see tigers. It's a good place to take children for an experience. There are many more worthwhile attractions, such as the Ice and Snow World, Volga Manor, Chinese Baroque Historical and Cultural District, Yabuli Ski Resort, and so on. Everyone can adjust according to their own time and needs. I wish you all a wonderful holiday in Harbin(●v●)🏖️