Sun Island Park
» Harbin, Hei Long Jiang

太阳岛 北国风光赛江南 白雪,绿岛,红灯,零度下的沸腾

The Sun Island Park (Taiyangdao gongyuan) consists of one big island and some smaller islands in the Songhua River, which meander through the north of Harbin, situate on the north bank of Songhua River. It covers an area of 38 square kilometers. Accompanied by the attractive landscapes all over the year, it is a famous scenic spot and a good recuperation place in Chinese north regions.

How it got its name

The name of the Sun Island came from the Manzhou language. The fisherman of Man ethnic call a kind of Fang fish "Taiyi'an" in the Songhua River, after spread for a long time, it became "the Sun Island" in the contents of "The History of Ch'ing Dynasty". In other words near the Sun Island abounds Fang fish. Before 1949, the park used to be a resort for foreign colonies. Presently, many exotic buildings still exist.

Getting around

The scenic area of the Sun Island is composing with 20 scenic spots, such as the water pavilion and loud sky, youth's family, waterside pavilion, fountain and flying waterfall, Sun Mountain and Lotus Lake.

The water pavilion

The water pavilion and cloud sky has the character "the park within the park", inside the park there are long corridor, square building, and Sun Lake. Standing on the platform of the building, you can appreciate the landscapes of the island from different angels.

The Youth's Family

The youth's family is also called "the happy village", inside there are children's palace, stadium etc., providing a good entertainment place for children and adults.

Sun Mountain

There are more than 300,000 trees overall island. In spring and autumn, all the green will fill in your eyes, the Sun Mountain is also green everywhere, which often attracts people to climb the mountain and share the beautiful "Forest Bath".

Lotus Lake

Many lotus flowers in the Lotus Lake dancing in the wind, with thick lotus leaves, attract a large number of visitors every year.

Siberian Tiger Park

The Park also contains the Siberian Tiger Park at its northern tip, a good, but sometimes a little gruesome, way to see these rapidly dwindling species. There are apparently over twenty of these beautiful and powerful beasts here, being bred in the hope of being returned to the wild. If you are lucky, you may get to see a feeding session, where little hopping rabbits, live clucking chickens, prancing deer and fatty calves are "captured" and devoured.

Time & Cost

The park can be reached by either a 20 minute bus, minibus ride from the pier (cost around RMB40) or a taxi from the north, over the Song Wan Jeung Gong Road Bridge (Song wan jeung gonglu daqiao). Around RMB30 extra entrance fee is needed for a 30 minute tour.

Getting there

Take bus No.101 or 102 to the ferry in the north of Stalin Park. Take the ferry to the island, buying tickets at official counters in the Park. It is also possible to take a taxi across the river via the Songhua River Bridge. A recent cable car connection allows visitors to reach the island in the summer months.

Opening hours: 8:20a.m.-4:30p.m.

When to come

Along both sandy beaches of the Songhua River, it is the good place for visitors to have a sunbath. In autumn, you can see layers and layers red maples all over the banks and in the water. In winter, the nearby Songhua River is a natural skating rink, here you can have iceboat and also travel riding on the sled. You will be full of praise for the four season landscapes on the Sun Island.

Donkey car suggest to try

There is vast grassland and a jungle on the island, you can take the colorful donkey car and let the groom drive the awning car go around the Sun Island. And enjoy the north regions' feelings which belong to northeast districts.

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  1. What is the best time to visit Harbin?

  Transportation

  1. Is it fast from airport to downtown?

  Food

  1. What is the local specialty?

  Shopping

  1. How to bargain when shopping?
  2. Something you should notice in Harbin's traffic?

  Travel

  1. What should I notice while traveling in Harbin?
  2. May I speak English when traveling in Harbin?

  Customs

  1. What are some special festivals in Harbin?

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  1. Here are some useful numbers
  2. Is Harbin time as same as Beijing time?

  • What is the best time to visit Harbin?

    The four seasons are distinct in Harbin. The winter is long and cold. The summer is short and hot. The spring and autumn belongs to the transitional seasons, they only last for a short time. The temperature changes quickly in these two seasons. Although the summer is short, it's relatively cool. Harbin is a good summer resort.

    From December to next January when the weather is frozenly cold is the best time to enjoy the area's ice and snow and the relative activities.


  • Is it fast from airport to downtown?

    Transportation is quite convenient. It takes 40 minutes from the airport to downtown.


  • What is the local specialty?

    The restaurant has been chosen one of the top 50 restaurants is HeiLongJiang Province. Here you can taste real north-east China food. Deer meat hot pot, typical northeast China Jiaozi, sliced pork, sour cabbage and rice noodles... all so yummy.

    The most famous taste offer you sauce pork bones. Using a straw to suck the juice inside the bone. Yammy! Originally people tought it might be fleshy, but it really is a nice dish.


  • How to bargain when shopping?

    The shop set the price rather high than the price they bought the product. They can tell your accent from the local and the tourists. Make 80% off price-cut. If the owner is unhappy add up RMB 5 to RMB 10 each time you bid. If the owner is not so un happy, you may cut more price. Do not show how much you adore the product. Compare more place. Buying gifts on the road instead of in the shop.


  • Something you should notice in Harbin's traffic?

    In winter, traffic is a big issue in Harbin. There are some look-to-be-fancy services around. Like riding a horse to cross the frozen river, a hitchhikerto to some unfrequented area, ect. Watch out when you are about to do this. The horse guy are trend to charge you more if you are foreign visitors, well, it is true all over China. As per hitchhiker, they might be dangerous since it is not that safe in a unfrequented area in damn cold winter. Do use more public transportation (taxi) or contact local travel agency for traffic service. The hotel you stay will also be helpful finding you a driver if you are not confined inside the city.


  • What should I notice while traveling in Harbin?

    Winter in Harbin used to be bitter cold! As you visit the city on late January, temperatures there were about -18F (or -30C) with a sensation of about -40F (-40C) sometimes... during the evening and night. You need plenty of pullovers, gloves, socks, a good winter boot and a good jacket to "survive".

    Take also some medicine in the case of a unexpected cold. Of course, photo equipment resistant enough to work in such low temperatures... Some friends during the trip had problems with their cameras because they have simply frozen! Keep spare batteries, cell phones and cameras warm in case that it's too cold that they won't work.


  • May I speak English when traveling in Harbin?

    Yes. In Harbin, both Putonghua and English are the languages of bussiness. So, if you travel to China for business purpose, you can usually communicate with the chinese merchants in simple English. However, Putonghua is an official language of China. Most of the Chinese merely speak Putonghua with the outsiders. So, if you want to visit China but cannot speak Putonghua, you will find inconvenient. Therefore, it is essential and useful for you to learn some simple Putonghua when you decide to visit China.


  • What are some special festivals in Harbin?

    Ice Lantern Festival in Zhaolin Park (held from early January to late February) Harbin Music Festival, a 12-day event that takes place in July.

    Lantern Festival: It marks the end of the Chinese New Year Season. Lantern exhibits, lion and dragon dances, and eating Tang Yuan (ball-shaped boiled sweet rice dumplings with delicious stuffings) are events today. It is very much celebrated in the rural areas by farmers.


  • Here are some useful numbers

    • Ambulance: 120
    • Emergencies: 110
    • Fire: 119
    • Tel No. Enquiry: 114
    • Police: 110



  • Is Harbin time as same as Beijing time ?

    Yes. Harbin time is as same as Beijing time. In October, the sun gets up at 7:00 in the morning and at 17:30 it is dark. Most Malls are open untill 21:00. Diner starts at 17.00 but some restaurants stay open untill late in the evening.


This natural island is the biggest recreational center in Harbin and as such can be highly popular in the summer months and during the ice festival.

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