Harbin China Travel Information

Harbin Travel Guide

Harbin, located on the banks of the Songhua River,is the capital of Heilongjiang Province as well as the biggest city in Northeast China. It often referred to as the"Oriental Moscow" for its mix of western and Chinese culture. It boasts the best ski resort in China-Yabuli Ski Resort. Besides, the Sun Island, Siberia Tigers Park, Ice Festival and Chinese-Russian Market are also worth a visit.

The highlights of a visit to this city include Central Street, the old Russian and foreign buildings, especially Saint Sophia Cathedral, the ice festivals in which huge ice sculptures and ice buildings are put on display, Sun Island Park, the Siberian Tiger Park, and the Chinese-Russian market; and a nearby highlight is the Yabuli Ski Resort that is about 3 hours by train to the southeast. more about Harbin »

  • Chinese Name: 哈尔滨
  • Chinese Pinyin: hā ěr bīn
  • Location: North of China
  • Latitude: 45° 75' N
  • Longitude:126° 63' E
  • Elevation: 128 M (420 FT)
  • Time Zone: (UTC+8)
  • Area Code: 0451
  • Population: 9.9 million
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Harbin Top Attractions

Yabuli Skiing Center

Summary Yabuli Ski Resort is, hands down, China's biggest and best. (See China's top ski resorts) There is more than one ski resort in China that claims this distinction, but if one checks out what's on offer, one will quickly realize that Yabuli Ski Resort is in a class by itself among Chinese ski ... more about Yabuli Skiing Center

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Harbin Photos

Ice and Snow Sculpture Gallery
Jewish Synagogue
The Central Street

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Shopping in Harbin

Harbin Ice Lantern Festival

Harbin is one of the largest commercial cities in Northeast China. Local specialties and souvenirs can be divided into roughly two categories: Northeastern Chinese specialties and Russian products. Lots of stores selling these products are located at Central Avenue and Guogeli Avenue. The most typical among Northeastern Chinese specialties are the...more info about Harbin Shopping »

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Customer’s questions about this page
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Hi. I'm taking a trip from Harbin to Beijing on Feb. 4. I'd like to take the earliest bus to catch my flight later at the Beijing airport at midnight. Can you give me gsome details about the Harbin to Beijing bus? Thank you.
Asked by Vic O. (Jan. 31, 2012) Reply
A Lynn Ye (Feb. 01, 2012) replied:
There are only two buses from Harbin to Beijing a day, according to the information on the internet. The buses depart at 17:00 (Jiaohua Bus Station, 教化汽车站) and 18:00 (from Nangang Bus Station, 南岗汽车站) everyday. However, I suggest you take a train from Harbin to Beijing, because there are more trains available and it is muche more time-saving and money saving. You can check out the train schedule and the ticket price on our page of http://www.chinahighlights.com/china-trains/
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what is the end timing of Harbin snow festival this year ? Is weather permit this festival up to end of Fab ,2012 this year ? Pl. suggest. am planing to visit there with my wife.
Asked by Deepanshu (Jan. 30, 2012) Reply
A Robert Hui (Jan. 30, 2012) replied:
Hi Deepanshu,

Thank you for your inquiry! ;-)

Regarding your inquiry about the weather condition of Harbin, I have checked the weather information these days, it is still 10 Centigrades below zero, so it should be no problem for the Festival. And I have also called the organizer but they cannot tell the accuracy ending date.

Please visit their official website for more information: http://www.isharbin.com/

Or Call them at 86-451-87656661

Hope it helps.

Please feel free to contact us if you need any assistance for your China trip.

Wish you a nice day!

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I am a bit confused of the location of the Ice and Snow World, where exactly in Harbin is it located? Is it close to Sun Island Park?
Asked by Karin (Jan. 28, 2012) Reply
A Candice Song (Jan. 29, 2012) replied:
Dear Karin,

The Ice and Snow World locates to the west of the Sun Island Park. You can obtain more information from the website http://www.chinahighlights.com/harbin/attraction/the-ice-and-snow-world.htm.

Hope it helps.

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how do i get to the harbin east railway station (i'am looking for the cheapest way) from taiping airport?
Asked by ruth (Jan. 27, 2012) Reply
A Mia Yang (Jan. 28, 2012) replied:
You can first take the airport bus to Harbin Railway Station, which costs about 20 yuan. From Harbin Railway Station you can take public bus No. 6 to get to Harbin East Railway Station. I think this is the cheapest way.
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Hi I would like to know if you can rent skies in Yabuli? How much is a skipass?
Asked by lotta jarbrand (Jan. 15, 2012) Reply
A Simon Huang (Jan. 17, 2012) replied:
We don''t rent equipment for clients. You could rent the equipment from the resort, please find as below the activities and equipment rental prices:

clothing: ¥80(half day)¥120(full day)

Goggles: ¥50(half day)¥80(full day)

Helmet: ¥50(half day)¥80(full day)

Cabin: ¥50(a time)

Sight seeing lift: ¥90(one way)

Snow dinghying: ¥50(30 minutes)

Ski motor car: ¥120(10 minutes)

Note: The information of the ski fee is a reference.

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I plan to visit Harbin from 2012/1/24 till 28th. posssible to suggest any clean motel, with hot shower, between USD15-18 per night?
Asked by Aaron Khoo. (Jan. 13, 2012) Reply
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Hi I will be arriving in harbin on the 8th januaryAnd I need to organsie airport transfer via. Van to our hotel and back on the 10th how much would this cost Thankyou
Asked by Nilshan ari (Jan. 04, 2012) Reply
A Michael Hu (Jan. 05, 2012) replied:
Hi Nilshan, the taxi cost about RMB150 per trip based on your hotel's location.
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hello, i need to leave from bejing to harbin on a coach on the 5th of january 2012.Could you please let me know the bus time table and where to purchase two tickets from please
Asked by evdokia trifonas (Jan. 02, 2012) Reply
A William (Jan. 03, 2012) replied:
Hi Evdokia

There are two buses depart Beijing to Harbin, and buy tickets in following bus station:

Beijing Bawangfen long distance bus station(八王坟客运站): 18:00, cost CNY258 to 280.

Beijing Xianglong Zhaogongkou bus station (北京祥龙赵公口客运站): 16:00,cost CNY258 to 280.

Why not take high speed train: take 8 hours, and take CNY 385. You could buy tickets in Beijing train station(北京站).

William Huo

Travel Advisor

A Robjjones2000 (Jan. 05, 2012) replied:
Hi William,

We are currently in Guilin and are trying to book our travels from Beijing to Harbin leaving on 19th Jan and returning to Beijing on 24th Jan. We have been told that the train tickets can only be purchased at Beijing train station but we are not due to arrive into Beijing until 15th Jan. Can you please advise if there is anyway we can book these train tickets beforehand in case they sell-out?

We are also struggling with purchasing our train tickets from Shanghai to Xi'An for 10th Jan and Xi'An to Beijing on 14th Jan. Our Chinese is not great and the local train station staff have told us "no ticket". We have been told by other travelers that the tickets are not available until 5 days before the travel date if you are trying to buy tickets departing from another city. Please help.

Claire

A Robjjones2000 (Jan. 05, 2012) replied:
Hi William,

We are currently in Guilin and are trying to book our travels from Beijing to Harbin leaving on 19th Jan and returning to Beijing on 24th Jan. We have been told that the train tickets can only be purchased at Beijing train station but we are not due to arrive into Beijing until 15th Jan. Can you please advise if there is anyway we can book these train tickets beforehand in case they sell-out?

We are also struggling with purchasing our train tickets from Shanghai to Xi'An for 10th Jan and Xi'An to Beijing on 14th Jan. Our Chinese is not great and the local train station staff have told us "no ticket". We have been told by other travelers that the tickets are not available until 5 days before the travel date if you are trying to buy tickets departing from another city. Please help.

Claire

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Thanks for your information regarding the Harbin-Vladivostok bus. Where does the bus depart from in Harbin? Thanks in advance.
Asked by John E Strom Jr. (Dec. 27, 2011) Reply
A Lee Li (Dec. 27, 2011) replied:
There are buses from Harbin to Vladivostok at the second floor of Nangang Bus station (南岗巴士站)
Q
Is Erlongshan have a snowboarding for rent? How much is it? thank you
Asked by Amy (Dec. 27, 2011) Reply
A Leon Long (Dec. 27, 2011) replied:
Hi Amy,

Yes, they have. It is RMB180 for 2 hrs , RMB260 for 4 hrs and RMB350 for a full day. Their phone number is 0451-57908333.

Kind regards

Leon

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