Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory: A European-style building transformed into a museum!

Originally established in 1977 as No. 6 Pharmaceutical Factory under the Harbin Pharmaceutical Group, this site was once a key pharmaceutical production facility in the region.

Today, it has been repurposed as the Printmaking Museum, offering free admission starting January 16, 2024. On its opening day, the museum attracted over 20,000 visitors.

The architecture, inspired by European styles, is often referred to as the "Louvre of the East" or a "Fairy Tale Castle" due to its majestic and unique design.

Highlights inside the museum:

The building spans five floors, showcasing the history of the factory, pharmaceutical products, tools, and various artworks. It also features a tea shop, coffee shop, souvenir store, and locker facilities (locker fee is approximately 5 yuan).

The interior decoration is luxurious, resembling a royal palace, making it far more elegant than a typical industrial museum.

✅️ How to get to the museum from Harbin Taiping Airport (Daowai District):

1. Airport Shuttle Bus:
Several lines are available: No. 1, 2, 3, 4, and Wanda Plaza line, heading to Harbin city center.
The fare is approximately 20 yuan per trip, and the journey takes about 1 hour.

2. Taxi:
The fare ranges from 120–150 yuan depending on traffic conditions, with a travel time of around 50 minutes (longer during rush hours).

3. Private car or transfer service:
Travel time is similar to a taxi, offering direct drop-off at the museum.

Routes from the city center to the museum:

From the city center (e.g., Central Street or Daoli/Daowai districts), you can take bus lines 44, 201, 84, or 376, which stop directly in front of the factory.
Alternatively, take Harbin Metro Line 3 and get off at Haihe East Road Station, Exit 3, then walk approximately 1.2 kilometers.

If you're interested in both luxurious architecture and industrial history, this is a destination you shouldn't miss. The transformation of Harbin's No. 6 Pharmaceutical Factory into a stunning free museum has earned it the nickname "Louvre of the East." Convenient transportation options from the airport make it easily accessible.