🕌 Harbin Gexin Street Church: A Quiet Journey to the Holy Land of the Orthodox Church 🕌

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 The Gexin Street Church is one of Harbin’s city cards and one of the largest Orthodox churches in Northeast China. It is located on Gexin Street, Daoli District, Harbin City and is the spiritual home of Harbin people. This church attracts countless tourists every year with its exquisite architectural style and profound historical and cultural heritage. 📅 Itinerary suggestions • Transportation Guide: Take Metro Line 1 and get off at "Harbin Institute of Technology Station" and walk to the destination; or take bus lines 101, 102, 103, 118, etc. and get off at "Gexin Street" station. • Visiting time: It is recommended to visit around 10 am when the light is soft and suitable for taking photos. There are explanations in Chinese and Russian in the church to understand its architectural features and religious history. 🎢 Must-see highlights 1. Architectural beauty: The Gexin Street Church is 43 meters high and is a typical Russian-style church, decorated with stained glass and pilasters, with spires and arches complementing each other. It has a magnificent and exquisite appearance and is a treasure of architectural art. 2. Religious culture: The walls of the church are hung with murals of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, and the central altar houses holy images. The atmosphere is solemn and sacred, and visitors can quietly experience the religious atmosphere and feel the power of faith. 3. Surrounding customs: There are many Russian-style buildings and specialty snack shops around the church. You can taste authentic Russian food such as borscht and black bread, or visit the historical relics of the Middle East Railway. ⚠️ Friendly reminder • Dress modestly and avoid wearing shorts and slippers to show respect. • If you need to visit, please contact the church management in advance, respect religious customs, and maintain quietness and cleanliness. From architectural art to religious culture, the Reformed Street Church is not only a religious holy place, but also a cultural symbol of the Little Paris of the East.