Daowai Travel Guide
Harbin
Popular places to visit
Zhaolin Park
Explore the great outdoors at Zhaolin Park, a lovely green space in Harbin. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the churches in the area.
Saint Sophia Church
After visiting Saint Sophia Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Harbin. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's festivals.
Harbin Engineering University
Explore the campus of Harbin Engineering University during your travels in Harbin. Discover the festivals and churches in this walkable area.
Tianheng Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tianheng Mountain during your travels in Harbin. Discover the festivals and churches in this walkable area.
Songhua River Bridge
After visiting Songhua River Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Harbin. Discover the festivals and churches in this walkable area.
Tomb of Wanyan Yan
Enjoy a stop at Tomb of Wanyan Yan, a landmark worth seeing in Harbin. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.
Things to do
4 Hour Private Transfer to Sun Island Snow Sculptures
Harbin Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Private Day Transfer to Jihua Ski Resort from Harbin City
Harbin Catholic Church Car Transfer Service
All-Inclusive Harbin City History and Local Culture Private Day Tour
Top hotels in Daowai
Jiangpan Business Hostel
Great staff response.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024
Harbin Wheat International Youth Hostel
Baroque Hotel Harbin China Baroque
Shangri-La Harbin
Very good staff service in helping us check-in, order macdonalds (Vicky Yang) on our behalf, and helping us with luggage queries with Air China. Front counter however can be more proactive as i am left standing there for a few mins b4 i approach them.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Shangri-La Songbei, Harbin
The room are nicer in Songbei Shangri than Shangri Harbin . Much newer , bed are more comfortable .
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Sofitel Harbin
My husband and I traveled from Chicago and stayed at this hotel for 8 nights while touring Harbin. We had a wonderful stay experience - very friendly staff, excellent amendities, and super convenient location. All for a very friendly price :) We hope to come back here some day!
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Daowai
Xinxiangfang
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Xinxiangfang. You might want to make time for a stop at Wanda Plaza or Beidahuang Museum.
Harbin City Center
Unique features of Harbin City Center include the river views and churches. Make a stop by Heilongjiang Provincial Museum or Zhongyang Street while you're exploring the area.
Dao Li
Unique features of Dao Li include the river views and churches. Make a stop by Zhongyang Street or Zhaolin Park while you're exploring the area.
Xuefu Road University Area
Xuefu Road University Area is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Harbin area, you might plan a trip to Wanda Plaza or Zhongyang Street.
Hulan District
Travellers like the museums in Hulan District, and Former Residence of Xiao Hong is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Nangang Qu
If you're spending some time in Nangang Qu, Heilongjiang Provincial Museum and Wanda Plaza Harbin are top sights worth seeing.
