Winter Travel Practical Guide for Harbin 4 Days 3 Nights

Autumn has arrived, and winter is not far away~
Every year, we southerners 🥔 rush to Harbin,
and this year is no exception!
Fewer people, beautiful scenery! Low prices! Truly a hidden gem destination.
🍂 Experience Russian style, delicious Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork), and feel the warmth of the people in the Ice and Snow City~
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🤳 4 days 3 nights without backtracking:
Day 1: Saint Sophia Cathedral → Central Street → Flood Control Monument → Songhua River Railway Bridge
Day 2: Old Daowai → Gogol Street → Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Sixth Factory
Day 3: Sun Island → Polarland
Day 4: Heilongjiang Provincial Museum → Harbin Institute of Technology → Ice and Snow World
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Day 1⃣
✅ Saint Sophia Cathedral: For great photos, arrive before 8 AM; the benches on the side of the square help avoid crowds for group shots.
✅ Central Street: The alley next to the Modern Hotel hides a 1906 old staircase.
✅ Songhua River: Walk from the Flood Control Monument to the Songhua River Railway Bridge along the riverbank and watch the sunset.
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Day 2⃣
✅ Old Daowai: Baroque architectural complex, century-old houses, a blend of Chinese and Western styles.
✅ Gogol Street: Home to century-old buildings like Qiulin Company, Xinhua Bookstore, Russian River Garden, and St. Alexeyev Church, perfect for city walks.
✅ Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Sixth Factory: Vintage staircase, wear a camel coat and instantly become a noble lady.
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Day 3⃣
✅ Sun Island Russian Style Town:
Filled with Russian-style houses, feels like a trip to Europe!
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Day 4⃣
✅ Heilongjiang Provincial Museum: A century-old building from 1906, originally the site of a Russian department store, book in advance.
✅ Harbin Institute of Technology: The museum and aerospace pavilion are definitely worth a visit! Get tickets 7 days in advance.
✅ Ice and Snow World: Stunning ice and snow landscapes, take over 1000 photos, fun slides, and ice and snow activities.
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🥓 Local recommended foods:
1⃣ Zhang Bao Pu: Century-old shop, juicy pork rib buns + tofu-filled buns.
2⃣ Lao Chang Spring Pancakes: Thin but not fragile spring pancakes, a budget-friendly version of Peking duck.
5⃣ Portman Western Restaurant: Vintage and romantic Russian cuisine!