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Harbin Overview & Map Weather Transportation Information
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Harbin Seasons
Harbin has four distinct seasons with long cold winter and short cool summer.
Spring - With little rainfall, the temperature of Harbin in spring (March-May) is changeable from month to month.
Summer - Harbin is a great place to visit in summer, when the average temperature of hottest August is about 23.2 degree Celsius and plenty of rainfall arrives.
Autumn - A little bit windy, it has little rainfall and a fluctuating temperature from September to October in autumn.
Winter - Harbin is famous for its very cold but attractive winters (November-February). The lowest temperature -38.1C has been recorded. However, glittering snowy scenery definitely takes your breath too.
Winters are extremely cold, regularly going down to -30 C, so remember to pack thermal down jackets as many layers as you can. And the cooler weather in June and August makes Harbin a nice summer resort.
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Harbin, "the Pearl of Eurasia," is one of the few northern cities with a distinctive character. Russian flavor permeates this city, which is known as "The Oriental St. Petersburg."
Welcome to "Ice and Snow Festival"! Gorgeous sculptures, stunning ice artistic work will tell you what is snow wonder!
Top 4 Harbin Attractions
1 Yabuli Ski Resort - Surrounded by imposing mountain ranges lavishly covered with pine forests, it is now the largest and facilitated skiing resort in China...
2 Sun Island Park - Sun Island in winter is really a fancy world in fairy tales. This natural island is the biggest recreational center in Harbin...
3 Central Street - This long corridor of European architectural art is really an enthralling destination abounded with history...
4 Santa Sophia Church - The Orthodox church was built by Russians in 1907, publicizing the architecture culture of Harbin...
Harbin Food
Harbin Food
Jiaozi - Or dumplings are hugely popular and there are a number of chains around the city serving them with countless imaginatively fillings, such as sanxian dumpling; celery pork dumpling; nut kernels and corns dumpling etc.
Traditional Dishes - The home cooking shows the local feature, simple, solid, and warming, such as stewed pig's elbow, fish with sauce, fried chicken, shredded chicken cooked with mushroom etc.
Red Sausage and Air-Dried Sausage - This European-style smoked pork sausages washed down with Harbin beer or even some chilled vodka is a great way to fill up and keep warm.
Featured Harbin Restaurants
Lao Du Yi Chu Dumpling Restaurant
Established in 1929, specializes in dumplings, has over 26 kinds of fillings on offer.
Add No.25, Xishisandao Jie, Dao Li District
Tel 8461 5895
Hours 10am to 9pm
The Huamei Western Restaurant
Established in 1925, it's the most famous Russian-influenced western restaurant in the city.
Add No.112, Zhongyang Dajie
Tel 8461 9818
Hours 11am to 9pm
Harbin Entertainment
Shopping
Because Harbin is so very near to Russia, it is not surprising to find some Russian handicrafts here.
Wood Carving - The best things buy in Harbin are Russian in origin. From fur hats to Russian dolls, anything and everything that hails from the north can be found in stores throughout the city.
'Three Treasures' - Panax, pilose antler and marten are regarded as the 'Three Treasures' of Northeast China. Panax and pilose antler of a young stag are the basis of rare Chinese traditional medicine and health care products, whereas the fur of the marten is used for clothing.
Where to Buy
It's easy for you to shop around Harbin; the following spots should be on your list: Lane Crawford, Grand Shopping Center, Home Club,etc.
Enoy "Ice and Snow Festival"
Harbin Snow and Ice Festival is China's original and greatest ice artwork festival (mid-December to early February). Besides appreciating the stunning artist ice sculpture, many activities can be practiced at the festival: skating, skiing, tobogganing, ice sailing, ice hockey, etc.
Harbin Map
Map of Harbin
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Harbin Transportation
Get In
Air - Harbin Taiping International Airport serves Harbin and is an important transportation hub for northeastern China. There are flights to over thirty cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Hong Kong etc. Besides, there are also scheduled flights between Harbin and cities of some countries, including USA, Russia, Korea, Japan, and Singapore.
Railway - The Harbin Railway Station and the Harbin Eastern Railway Station in Harbin make it easy for tourists to go around or beyond the city. There are trains to many large and medium tourist cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Haikou, etc.
Get Around
Public-bus
The public traffic system in Harbin city is well developed perfect.
Fee 1-2 Yuan
Taxi
Taxis are inexpensive and convenient.
Fee From 7 Yuan
Yabuli Ski Resort - Surrounded by imposing mountain ranges lavishly covered with pine forests, it is currently the largest and facilitated skiing resort in China. Besides the spectacular view, wild animals are also frequent sights on the resort.
Sun Island Park - Sun Island in winter is really a fancy world in fairy tales. This natural island is the biggest recreational center in Harbin and as such can be highly popular in the summer months and during Snow Carving Festival.
Central Street - The largest and longest pedestrian street in Asia. This long corridor of European architectural art is the pride of every Harbiner. It provides an enthralling destination which abounds with history, attracting tourists from home and abroad.
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Ice and Snow Festival
The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival is one of the world's four largest ice and snow festivals, along with Japan's Sapporo Snow Festival, Canada's Quebec City Winter Carnival, and Norway's Ski Festival.
Harbin FAQ & Travelers's Tips
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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.
Here, enjoy special Frozen Beauty, with a glittering spectacle and ice castles...
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