Harbin City Center Travel Guide

Harbin

Harbin is located in the northeast frontier of china and is the capital of Heilongjiang province.it is one of the coldest cities in china. winter here is long & the mercury in the winter(dec to mid of february) gradually drops to -25 to -35 degree centigrade..
Harbin is located in the northeast frontier of china and is the capital of Heilongjiang province.it is one of the coldest cities in china. winter here is long & the mercury in the winter(dec to mid of february) gradually drops to -25 to -35 degree centigrade..
For the 1st time in my life I have been to such a place,where everything is ice and everything is in ice.the festival featured giant pagodas, skyscrapers, an Egyptian Sphinx and even a full-scale Disney castle ,birds nest,colosseums and a lot more rendered entirely in ice.the event also offers a wide range of wintry activities, including ice swimming(in songjiang river), hot air ballooning and other sports, as well as a fireworks display.
At 6 AM they start shouting, yelling and selling the fresh catch.By an hour end almost all stuff is sold out.This whole show was very Chinese old style vendors selling and costumers equally loud and excited to bargain for deals. Was great to watch this show. The fishes , vegetables were fresh and mostly home grown,so naturally organic.
Saint Sophia Cathedral at Christmas time - mid winter. It was colder than minus 30 on this day. The Cathedral of the Holy Wisdom of God in Harbin, China. Built in 1907 and expanded from 1923-32, it was closed during the Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution periods, and turned into a museum in 1997.

Popular places to visit

Zhongyang Street

4/5(1 review)

During your visit to Harbin, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Zhongyang Street. Discover the festivals and cathedral in this walkable area.

Zhongyang Street

Saint Sophia Church

5/5(1 review)

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.

Saint Sophia Church

Harbin Institute of Technology

Walk around the campus at Harbin Institute of Technology during your visit to Harbin. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's festivals.

Harbin Institute of Technology

Heilongjiang Provincial Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Heilongjiang Provincial Museum during your travels in Harbin. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its churches.

Heilongjiang Provincial Museum

Zhaolin Park

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Zhaolin Park, a lovely green space in Harbin. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the churches in the area.

Zhaolin Park

Harbin Flood Control Memorial

Find out about the history of Harbin with a stop at Harbin Flood Control Memorial. Discover the area's festivals and churches.

Harbin Flood Control Memorial

Things to do

4 Hour Private Transfer to Sun Island Snow Sculptures

4 Hour Private Transfer to Sun Island Snow Sculptures

฿3,729
per adult
4 Hour Private Transfer to Sun Island Snow Sculptures
Harbin Taiping Airport Same Day Luggage Services

Harbin Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)

฿1,085
per traveller
Harbin Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Snow Fair on Sun Island

Small Group Tour to Harbin Sun Island

฿7,769
per adult
Small Group Tour to Harbin Sun Island
Harbin Catholic Church

Harbin Catholic Church Car Transfer Service

฿4,661
per adult
Harbin Catholic Church Car Transfer Service
Sophia church square

All-Inclusive Harbin City History and Local Culture Private Day Tour

฿12,430
per adult
All-Inclusive Harbin City History and Local Culture Private Day Tour
Harbin Ice Festival /Harbin Ice and Snow World Entrance Ticket

Harbin Ice Festival Tickets and Transfer Service

฿4,599
per adult
Harbin Ice Festival Tickets and Transfer Service
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Top hotels in Harbin City Center

Fairfield by Marriott Harbin Downtown

Fairfield by Marriott Harbin Downtown

2.5 out of 5
32 Jihong Street Harbin Heilongjiang
The price is ฿1,745 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
฿1,745
฿2,034 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harbin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Heilongjiang Provincial Museum and Zhongyang Street ...
9/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews)
Friendly staff and clean room

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Fairfield by Marriott Harbin Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Harbin Haxi

Hilton Garden Inn Harbin Haxi

3.5 out of 5
No.683 Harbin Street, Nangang District Harbin NULL
The price is ฿1,511 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿1,511
฿1,762 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harbin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Heilongjiang Provincial Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
Great place.

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Harbin Haxi
Hotel Indigo Harbin Central Avenue by IHG

Hotel Indigo Harbin Central Avenue by IHG

3.5 out of 5
259 Central Avenue, Daoli District Harbin Heilongjiang
The price is ฿5,120 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿5,120
฿5,969 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harbin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Harbin People Flood Control Success Memorial ...
Hotel Indigo Harbin Central Avenue by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Harbin Central Avenue by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Harbin Central Avenue by IHG

4 out of 5
No. 6, West 4th Street, Central Street Harbin Heilongjiang
The price is ฿1,986 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿1,986
฿2,316 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Harbin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Heilongjiang Provincial Museum and Zhongyang ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly staff. Good buffet breakfast. No security box in room.

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Harbin Central Avenue by IHG
Mercure Harbin Central Street Sophia Church

Mercure Harbin Central Street Sophia Church

3 out of 5
No.92 Zhaolin Street Harbin Heilongjiang
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,044 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿1,044
฿1,218 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harbin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zhongyang Street and Zhaolin Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
Amazing. Great place to stay.

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Mercure Harbin Central Street Sophia Church
Donglong Hotel

Donglong Hotel

2 out of 5
No. 88 Minyi Street Harbin Heilongjiang
Stay at this hotel in Harbin. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a conference centre. Popular attractions Heilongjiang Provincial Museum and Guogeli ...
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Other neighbourhoods around Harbin City Center

哈尔滨

Dao Li

3/5(1 area review)

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.

Dao Li
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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 Heilongjiang Provincial Museum or Wanda Plaza Harbin.

Xuefu Road University Area
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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.

Xinxiangfang
Cityscape of Harbin. Flood control monument, tourists are visiting. Located near Central Avenue

Nangang Qu

If you're spending some time in Nangang Qu, Wanda Plaza Harbin and Heilongjiang Provincial Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Nangang Qu
Saint Sophia Cathedral 聖索菲亜教

Daowai

You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Daowai. You might want to make time for a stop at Tianheng Mountain or Guogeli Shopping Area.

Daowai
Harbin Ice Festival. Ice sculptures with LED lighting are magnificent, but freezing cold.

Song Bei

You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Song Bei. You might want to make time for a stop at Harbin Ice and Snow World or Harbin Exhibition Hall of Arts and Crafts of Ice and Snow.

Song Bei

Harbin City Center Travel Guide