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Practical Travel Guide for Harbin Attractions Harbin, known as the "Oriental Moscow" and "Ice City Summer Capital," is a city full of exotic charm. This guide aims to provide you with the most practical travel advice. 1. Best Time to Visit · Winter (December to February): The golden season to experience ice and snow art, visit the Ice and Snow World and the Sun Island Snow Sculpture Expo. Be sure to wear the thickest cold-weather gear (down jacket, snow boots, hat, gloves, hand warmers). · Summer (June to August): A famous summer resort in China with a cool climate. You can stroll along Central Street, visit the Songhua River, and attend the Harbin Summer Music Festival. 2. Recommended Core Attractions 1. Central Street: A must-visit century-old commercial pedestrian street paved with cobblestones and lined with European-style buildings. Be sure to try the Madieer popsicles, bread from Huamei Western Restaurant, and Russian cuisine. 2. Saint Sophia Cathedral: Harbin’s landmark building and the largest Orthodox church in the Far East. The exterior is magnificent, and the interior now serves as an architectural art museum. 3. Ice and Snow World (open only in winter): The world’s largest ice and snow theme park. It is recommended to enter around 3-4 PM to enjoy both the daytime scenery and the dazzling ice lantern night view. Tickets are relatively expensive but the experience is unique. 4. Sun Island Scenic Area: Famous for the Snow Sculpture Expo in winter, where you can admire giant snow sculptures; in summer, it’s a great place for spring outings and picnics. 5. Songhua Riverbank & Stalin Park: In winter, the river freezes over, allowing you to enjoy ice slides, snowmobiles, and other ice activities; in summer, you can take a cable car to overlook the river view. 6. Lao Dao Wai: A must-visit for those who love culture and architecture. It is the concentrated area of Chinese Baroque architecture and offers many authentic old-brand local foods. 3. Practical Tips · Transportation: Harbin Taiping International Airport and several train stations (Harbin Station, Harbin West Station) are conveniently connected. The city’s metro, buses, and taxis are very convenient, and walking is best around Central Street. · Accommodation: It is recommended to stay near Central Street, where dining, entertainment, and shopping are concentrated, and access to major attractions is very convenient. · Food: Besides Russian Western cuisine, don’t miss Northeast Chinese dishes (Guobaorou, iron pot stew), Harbin red sausage, and kvass (a beverage). · Cold Protection: When visiting in winter, electronic devices (phones, cameras) consume power very quickly and may even shut down automatically. Please prepare a power bank and keep it close to your body. We hope this guide helps you enjoy Harbin and create wonderful memories!