A Day in Harbin: City Walk

This is my third time visiting Harbin for the ice and snow. This time, I spent just one day visiting four romantic landmarks, each step leaving a mark of the beauty and poetry of the north. ❄️One-day itinerary: 👉Diamond Beach sunrise - Harbin Ice and Snow World - Volga Manor sunset - St. Sophia Cathedral at night 🧭Itinerary: Crystal sunrise: In the morning, head to Diamond Beach to catch a dreamlike sunrise. The ice glistens in the sunlight like flowing glass, each step like stepping into a dream. Navigate to the beach tribe, the gate opens at 8 am, perfectly timed with the sunrise. Each piece of ice is clear and transparent, like a diamond carved by nature, reflecting colorful light. Ice and snow fairy tale: After the sunrise, walk 15 minutes to Harbin Ice and Snow World. This fairy tale kingdom of ice and snow opens at 9 am. There are few tourists in the morning, the whole park is like a northern wonderland sealed by snow, you can't miss the joy of having the place to yourself! Exotic sunset: Take a taxi to Volga Manor, it will be afternoon by then. The winter sunset starts at 3:30 pm, painting the Russian-style buildings and the vast northern snowfields into a beautiful romantic picture. History and romance: After leaving the park, take a shuttle bus to St. Sophia Cathedral. When night falls, the lights come on, reflecting off the snow, St. Sophia Cathedral at night is a romantic story of Harbin's history.