❄️ Harbin Central Street｜A century-old European-style pedestrian street, a must-see landmark in the Ice City

#5月好去处2025 Zhongyang Dajie is one of the most representative streets in Harbin, full of Russian and European style. It is about 1.4 kilometers long, with Baroque, Renaissance, Art Nouveau and other style buildings on both sides. The snow scene and ice lanterns in winter are even more romantic. 📍Location and transportation Location: Daoli District, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 to "Shangzhi Dajie Station" and walk there, or take a taxi to go there 🌟Highlights 🔹 Century-old European-style buildings After the opening of the Middle East Railway, a large number of Russians entered Harbin, leaving behind many Western-style buildings. Today, classic buildings such as the Madiel Hotel and modern shopping malls are still preserved. 🔹 Winter ice and snow wonders From December every year, the entire street enters the ice and snow season, with ice sculptures, lights and snow all over the street, which is especially dreamy at night. 🔹 Special snacks and time-honored brands You can try classic delicacies such as Madiel popsicles (long queues even in winter), Russian bread, red sausage, and old popsicles. 🔹 Street performers and performances The pedestrian street often has street performances, folk performances or small snow sculptures, adding a strong festive atmosphere. 📸Photography suggestions Snow scene + old buildings are a classic composition Madiel Hotel, Central Mall, and stone road are all popular backgrounds The light at dusk and night is more romantic 🎯Surrounding tours Saint Sophia Church (about 10 minutes walk) Songhua River Flood Control Memorial Tower (about 5 minutes walk) Stalin Park, Sun Island (there is an ice sculpture world in winter) ⚠️Reminder It is extremely cold in winter, please be sure to wear windproof down and anti-ski boots During the ice sculpture season, there are many people on the street, it is recommended to visit on weekdays in the evening to avoid peak hours Although popsicles are famous, please eat in moderation in extremely cold weather to avoid discomfort