This one article provides a complete, all-inclusive travel guide to Harbin.

Harbin's All-Inclusive Travel Guide Just left Harbin, and I have to say, Harbin is huge! No wonder it's the largest city in China by land area. I arrived around 5 PM on the first day and stayed near MixC in Songbei District. Then I went to St. Sophia Cathedral (p8). Taking photos on the steps was very photogenic. I bought three fridge magnets for 10 yuan on a nearby street; I thought they were quite nice. Then I went to Fanglou Art Academy Western Restaurant (p6). It has three floors; you can choose to drink whiskey or dine. The service was incredibly good, the interior was photogenic, and the food was delicious. The next morning, I went to Hot Pot Tai Dou (p7), known as the museum of hot pot. The decor was very thoughtful. The broth was seafood, and the meat was fresh and delicious. Dipping it in sesame sauce was simply amazing. The service was also excellent. The only downside was that it could get a bit hot if you didn't sit near the air conditioner or a window. After eating the seafood hot pot, my mouth felt a little fishy. You get to enjoy hot pot and visit the museum for free—double the benefit! Happy truly lives up to its reputation as a hot pot master! After dinner, we rushed to Eurasia Window Park (p9). It's located inside the school, which I felt was quite far and not very cost-effective; the interior was a bit shabby. However, the nearby Xicheng Red Square (p4) was quite nice to explore. The staircase next to the art museum was also photogenic. There were many anime conventions during the summer, so it's a must-see for anime enthusiasts. The Chinese Baroque (p2) area, similar to a creative park, was quite nice to visit. You could spend about 2 hours there and take many beautiful photos. The picture shows four examples; there are many more, but I won't list them all. The Songhua River Railway Bridge is a must-see at sunset—it's incredibly photogenic! The sunset and the shimmering river are simply breathtaking. Then I went to Central Street (p10) and strolled around, trying the local specialty, Madier Kvass and red sausage… Harbin Railway Station has a different feel at night, and the streets are lined with churches and the former site of an orphanage. It seems even more beautiful during the day. In the evening, you can go to the Ice and Snow World for the beer festival—no ticket required—to experience the vibrant atmosphere and enjoy the delicious beer.