Experience the Scenery of Harbin

Classic 2-3 Day Itinerary Day1 Old Town Core Area • Morning: St. Sophia Cathedral (feed pigeons + indoor concert) → Central Street (Ma Dieer ice cream + Russian architecture) • Afternoon: Flood Control Monument (Songhua Riverside) → Stalin Park (summer boat rides/winter ice activities) • Evening: Zhaolin Park Ice Lanterns (winter only) or Old Synagogue Concert Hall (attend a performance) • Late-night snack: Normal University Night Market (fried cold noodles, sweet and sour pork) Day2 Cultural & Natural Experiences • Morning: Sun Island (Russian Village + Deer Park) → Polarland (beluga whale show) • Afternoon: Harbin Grand Theatre (photo spot) → Guandong Ancient Lane (folk culture experience) • Night: Ice and Snow World (must-visit Dec-Feb) or Songhua River Sightseeing Cable Car (night view) Day3 Optional Day Trips • Option A: Volga Manor (Russian-style castle + skiing) • Option B: Unit 731 Museum + Siberian Tiger Park (history + wildlife) Summer Special Routes • Songhua River Tour: Cruise to Sun Island → Riverside Beer Garden • City of Music: Harbin Summer Music Festival (August) + Jewish Old Buildings • Summer Retreat: Phoenix Mountain National Forest Park (3h from downtown) ------ Food Guide • Must-try List: ◦ Russian Cuisine: Huamei Western Restaurant (beef stew), Tadors Western Restaurant ◦ Northeastern Dishes: Lao Chu Jia (originator of sweet and sour pork), Zhang Bao Pu (spare rib buns) ◦ Snacks: Qiulin Red Sausage, Shangwei Fried Meatballs, Ma Dieer Ice Cream ------ Practical Tips • Transportation: ◦ Airport Bus Line 3 goes directly to Central Street ◦ Difficult to hail taxis in winter, recommend ride-hailing apps • Clothing: ◦ Winter requires thick down jackets + snow boots (often below -20℃) ◦ Large summer temperature differences, bring light jacket • Tickets: Book Ice and Snow World and Polarland tickets online in advance