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Things you must do in Harbin

1. Play in Harbin Ice and Snow World It is suggested to enter the park at 11 a.m. The Ice and Snow World during the day, although without the colorful lights, is super good-looking when people take photos. There are not many tourists at this time, the temperature is relatively mild, and the sun is strongest around 12 o'clock, you can take pictures of the 'pure white' tone of the ice and snow, the crystal clear ice and snow is particularly beautiful. Then go to the Ferris wheel, which needs to be booked in advance, you can see the whole view of the Ice and Snow World. Then go to the big slide, this is a must-check-in item, usually there is a long queue, you also need to make a reservation. It is recommended to buy a sliding pad to avoid sticking to the pants and not being able to slide down. There are performances every hour after five o'clock in the evening. The DJ leads everyone to bounce with the rabbit, and the interactive experience is full. If you want to eat delicious food, I think you must try the Qiu Lin Li Dao Si sausage. When queuing for the big slide, looking at the sausage dishes on the advertisement, I didn't expect Qiu Lin Li Dao Si sausage to be named after the Ice and Snow World. 2. Saint Sophia Cathedral This is a popular check-in point. For a child growing up in the south, it is really special to take pictures of the church in the snow! It's really a rush to take pictures here, and the photos taken are also very exotic. 3. Central Street Not far from the Saint Sophia Cathedral. You can walk there. It feels like a European street when taking pictures here. In addition, of course you have to buy souvenirs when you go out, it's good to buy them here. Here I found the store of Qiu Lin Li Dao Si again. I have tasted the sausage of Qiu Lin Li Dao Si in the Ice and Snow World before, and the taste is really good! Pure meat, full of meaty texture when you bite down. I particularly like their garlic smoked flavor. Their family is an old enterprise with a history of 123 years, and it is the aristocrat of sausages. As a souvenir, it is most representative. Everyone says that Qiu Lin Li Dao Si sausage is a must-eat in Harbin, a must-bring specialty when leaving Harbin. It's also good to give it to others when you go back, you must bring some back home.

A little potato from the south bravely ventures to Harbin, with a travel guide attached

My friends, have you been swamped by the lively scenes of Harbin like me recently? ✈️😆 The airport turns into a showground in seconds, hot air balloons rise above the Songhua River, symphonies can be heard in shopping malls, and there are all kinds of cozy little stations... It's dazzling! Not to mention, you can see the adorable Ewenki reindeer up close 🦌! Delicious sweetened tofu brains and sweet and crispy frozen pear slices, oh my, it's simply a perfect winter love song! 🎵🍲 Are you guys from the south ready? Your super detailed fresh out of the oven Harbin guide is here, come and take a look! 🙌 🚌Transportation: - To get to Harbin, flying to Taiping International Airport is a good choice. It's not far from the city, only 30 kilometers, and the airport bus can take you directly to the city center for just 20 yuan per person, it's super affordable! - If you choose to take the train, I recommend getting off at Harbin Station, which is super close to Central Street and very convenient. A taxi ride will only cost about ten yuan. 🏨Accommodation recommendations: Around Hongzhuan Street, not far from Central Street, with one-stop service for food, drink, and entertainment, and the cost performance is quite good. 🧳Essentials for travel: You have to dress warmly! Don't forget your earmuffs, scarf, hat, gloves, and also your thick thermal underwear, snow boots, and at least 400 grams of down jacket. Also, don't forget to bring quick-drying clothes, hand warmers, power banks, and sunglasses~ Put on your sunglasses, warm and cool! 😎 🧡4-day 3-night exciting itinerary + food sharing: Day 1: - Go to a Hui restaurant and have a big meal of grilled beef strips, shumai, grilled meat skewers, and water-exploded tripe, guaranteed to satisfy you! 😋 - The Madieer popsicles and Huamei old bread on Central Street are absolutely not to be missed, and it's also a lot of fun to visit the Daoli market, where you can find all kinds of hot and cold dishes! - Go to the Sofia Cathedral at night, the night view there is so beautiful that you can't stop taking pictures! Day 2: - The morning market on Hongzhuan Street, the affordable prices will move you! Yin Fat Man's fried cakes and mutton soup are a must-try, and the tofu and egg burgers are also unique! - There's more than one snowman in the Music Corridor, and this year's new members are even more adorable, remember to take a photo with a Northeast sugar-coated hawthorn, full of Ins style! - Let's go skiing~ Beginners can go to Mingdu for skiing, and experts can head to Maoer Mountain! 🏂 - Go to the old barbecue shop at night, the stir-fried instant noodles are salty and pleasant, must try! Day 3: - Ice and Snow World, get ready to line up, set off at 9 am, ready to welcome the crazy party of little potatoes, you will fall in love with the crazy Harbin Ice Show! - After a day of freezing, go to Qingwa Tai to take a bath, eat, play cards, and have a good sleep, it feels so good, hey, just thinking about it makes me warm. Day 4: - The big buns on Baroque Style Street will let you taste exotic flavors, it's simply amazing! - Go to Jile Temple to draw a fortune, ask for a fate, it's effective and good-looking, worth a visit! 💕 - Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No. 6, the Louvre of the Northeast, the pedestrian area under the overpass, must-visit places for photos! Precautions: ✅ The temperature in Harbin can reach minus 20 degrees, so make sure to keep warm! ✅ It gets dark early, it's quietly dark at four o'clock, so be precise with your time when you go out to play! ✅ Mobile phones are also afraid of the cold, so prepare a hand warmer for it! 🔋 ✅ The indoor heating is very good, so you don't need to wear thick pajamas. ✅ The dishes in the Northeast are really generous, so don't be too ambitious when ordering! This trip to Harbin, hurry up and add it to your Bucket List, let's have fun in the snow! 🌨️💥❄️

You must go to Harbin at least once | Three-day tour | Heilongjiang

📣Harbin three-day tour is here! 👕👗Harbin battle robe: You must wear down jackets, hats and gloves, wear cotton boots, it's really super cold in winter! Freeze through in minutes! 📣Attractions: 1️⃣Ice and Snow World (must go) (Included project) Ticket: 328 yuan/adult (non-local) ‼️Recommended must-do activities: ✅Super big slide (scan the code for appointment on the hour or half hour)✅Ferris wheel (recommended to do after dark, the lights are super beautiful)✅Various ice sculptures, performances ⚠️Tips: Recommended 13:00~18:00 (the sky will gradually darken, good for taking pictures) 2️⃣Saint Sophia Cathedral (very close to Central Street) 🕐Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 🎫Admission ticket: 20 yuan/ticket; Students, children 15 yuan/ticket; There will be some piano, violin and other music performances inside! ⚠️Tips: Recommended play time is 1~2 hours, go to Central Street for meal time, 10~15 minutes walk! 3️⃣Central Street (all day, no tickets) 🥣Food: Madieer popsicles, big sugar-coated haws, Anna cheese sticks, chimney bread, old kitchen pot meat! 4️⃣Snow Village (optional) 🎫Ticket: 120 yuan/ticket 🚘Transportation: Chartered car is the most convenient ⚠️Tips: It's just one street, the snow mushrooms are the best, it's recommended to go to Mohe! 5️⃣Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No.6 (Latest news: You can go in for photos!) 🚘Transportation: Subway "Nanzhi Road" station, suitable for taking pictures! 6️⃣Site of the 731st Troop of the Japanese Invading China (Really recommended, remember history) 🎫Ticket: Free (reservation before entering the museum) 🕐Opening hours: Closed on Monday, usually 9:00-16:30 ✅Recommended visit time: 2~3 hours ‼️‼️Recommended play: 1️⃣Lazy three-day tour: Day1: Place of residence—Harbin; Day2: Ice and Snow World—Saint Sophia Cathedral—Central Street; Day3: Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No.6—Yabuli Skiing 2️⃣Special Forces Route: Day 1: Place of residence—Harbin—Saint Sophia Cathedral—Central Street; Day 2: Songhua River—Ice and Snow World—Night Market; Day 3: Snow Village/Skiing 3️⃣Classic three-day tour: Day 1: Place of residence—Harbin; Day 2: Saint Sophia Cathedral—Central Street—Ice and Snow World; Day 3: Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No.6— Songhua River —731 Troop Site

5 things you must know before going to Saint Sophia Cathedral in Harbin, the fourth one is often forgotten by most people

Going to Saint Sophia Cathedral in Harbin, these 5 things must be known. 1. If you want to avoid the crowd, choose to go in the morning, there are people at night and during the day; but the evening is indeed more picturesque. 2. Don't just take pictures of the Saint Sophia Cathedral itself, the Harry Potter-style building on the left and the steel structure are also very picturesque. 3. If you want to take a queen photo or a princess style, you must make an appointment in advance, otherwise it may be too late. Those who shoot on the spot are all made up after making an appointment in advance. 4. The Daoli vegetable market next to it is now full of people. It takes a long time to queue for authentic Harbin snacks. The prices are not cheap, and I personally do not recommend going. 5. Buy cold-proof materials in the underground mall on the right side of the cathedral.

Snapshots from my trip to Harbin

p1-5 Ice and Snow World p6 Saint Sophia Cathedral p7-9 Songhua River 👍Most recommended: It's suggested to stay near a subway station, 👎Least recommended: It's not recommended to stay on Central Street, Harbin is very popular this year, firstly, the accommodation on Central Street is seriously overpriced, secondly, it's crowded and hard to get a taxi & very congested

A trip to the ice city Harbin | Three-day tour | Heilongjiang

| Three-day tour | Heilongjiang.🔔Harbin three-day travel guide is here! 🧥👖Harbin winter equipment: a down jacket, a hat, a pair of gloves, and cotton snow boots. The winter in Harbin is extremely cold, and a slight carelessness will make you feel cold. 🔔Recommended attractions: 1️⃣Ice and Snow World (must experience) 🎟Tickets: The adult ticket price for foreign tourists is 328 yuan/ticket 💥Recommended must-experience projects: ✨Giant slide (need to make an appointment in advance, you can make an appointment every hour or half an hour)✨Ferris wheel (recommended to experience in the evening, the lights are beautiful)✨Various ice sculpture art, performances ⚠️Tips: The recommended play time is from 13:00 to 18:00, when the sky gradually darkens, the photography effect is better. 2️⃣Saint Sophia Cathedral (very close to Central Street) 🕐Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 🎟Tickets: 20 yuan/ticket; students, children 15 yuan/ticket; there are often piano, violin and other music performances in the church. ⚠️Tips: It is recommended to play for 1 to 2 hours. After the tour, you can walk to the nearby Central Street, about 10 to 15 minutes. 3️⃣Central Street (open all day, no ticket required) 🍴Food: Madieer popsicles, special candied haws, Anna cheese sticks, chimney bread, old chef smoked meat. 4️⃣Snow Town (optional) 🎟Tickets: 120 yuan/ticket 🚘Transportation: The most convenient way is to charter a car ⚠️Tips: There is only one main street here, and the snow mushroom is its most characteristic scenery, or you can choose to go to Mohe. 5️⃣Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No. 6 (only open for external visits) 🚘Transportation: You can get off at the "Nanzhi Road" subway station, this place is very suitable for taking pictures. 6️⃣The site of the 731st Regiment of the Japanese Invaders (strongly recommended to visit, to remember history) 🎟Tickets: Free (but need to make an appointment before entering the museum) 🕐Opening hours: Closed on Monday, other times are from 9:00 to 16:30. ✨Recommended visit time: 2 to 3 hours. 💥💥Recommended travel itinerary: 1️⃣Leisure three-day tour: Day1: Starting point—Arrive in Harbin; Day2: Experience the Ice and Snow World—Visit Saint Sophia Cathedral—Stroll Central Street; Day3: Visit Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No. 6—Go to Yabuli Skiing. 2️⃣Speed and passion route: Day 1: Starting point—Arrive in Harbin—Visit Saint Sophia Cathedral—Stroll Central Street; Day 2: Watch the Songhua River—Experience the Ice and Snow World—Play the night market; Day 3: Visit Snow Town or experience skiing. 3️⃣Classic three-day tour: Day 1: Starting point—Arrive in Harbin; Day 2: Visit Saint Sophia Cathedral—Stroll Central Street—Experience the Ice and Snow World; Day 3: Visit Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No. 6— Songhua River —Visit the 731 Regiment site. Are you ready to embark on this trip?

Taking kids to Harbin for a five-day trip during the winter vacation costs an average of 3000+ per person

Should you travel to Harbin during the 2024 winter vacation? Please heed my advice‼️ I've stayed up late to organize this practical guide to give some sincere advice to those who want to travel to Harbin during the winter vacation! . 🛍Travel preparation: 1️⃣Bring a power bank, as your phone can easily run out of battery 2️⃣Keeping warm is the most important thing in the Northeast, so prepare in advance 3️⃣Thermos, snow boots, hand warmers, and masks are also essential 4️⃣Thermal underwear, down jackets, scarves, hats, gloves 5️⃣Skincare products: face masks, lip balm, moisturizing lotion, hydrating spray . 🌈Accommodation recommendations 📍Harbin: It is recommended to stay near Central Street, which is convenient for visiting any attractions in the city center 📍Snow Town: It is recommended to stay in a homestay near Snow Town, which is relatively cheaper; if you want to stay in Snow Town, you need to book in advance, as there are many people during the peak season 📍Yabuli: If you want to ski, you can stay in Yabuli for one night . 🚘Transportation guide: 🚄Train stations: Harbin West Station, South Station, East Station ✈️Airport: Harbin Taiping International Airport 🔺Make sure to book round-trip tickets in advance during the peak season . ✅Must-visit attractions in Harbin 📍Ice and Snow World: A stunning view that can only be seen in winter, a fairy-tale kingdom full of colorful lights 📍Snow Town: The filming location of 'Where Are We Going, Dad?', the ceiling of the Northeast snow scene, the scenery is really beautiful 📍Yabuli Ski Resort: Currently the largest ski resort in China, a skiing paradise. The ticket price is about 80 yuan. 📍Saint Sophia Cathedral: A landmark building in Harbin, you can go inside if you are interested, the ticket price is about 12 yuan. 📍Central Street: A century-old architectural art pedestrian street, the busiest commercial street in Harbin, with lots of delicious food, remember to make a reservation for dinner, there are a lot of people in line. 📍Rime Island: A white rime as far as the eye can see, as if you are in a dreamy fairyland in the snow . 📙5-day 4-night itinerary ✨Day1: Departure-Harbin (airport pick-up) Check into the hotel (Songhua River-Central Street-Sophia Cathedral-Ice and Snow World) ✨Day2: Harbin-Yabuli-Horse sledding experience ✨Day3: Yabuli-Longjiang First Peak Bald Mountain-Snow Town ✨Day4: Snow Town-Phoenix Mountain Scenic Area-Rime Island ✨Day5: Rime Island sunrise🌅-Return to Harbin . ⚠️tips If you don't want to plan your trip to Harbin or it's your first time, you might as well find a local leader in advance to arrange accommodation🏕, transportation🚘, and tickets🎫! It's very suitable for those who are going to Harbin for the first time. You can check in at the attractions, listen to explanations, and don't have to worry about accommodation and other issues. Just enjoy the trip! . 💗That's all for today's sharing, hurry up and take your family👪 to check in Harbin in the 2024 winter vacation❗

Remember this spot at the Saint Sophia Cathedral!! It's super photogenic!!

It's not that Russia is too expensive to go to But Harbin is more cost-effective🥹 At the Saint Sophia Cathedral at 7:30 in the morning⛪️ I felt the romance exclusive to Harbin🕊️ I got the picture I wanted📷 It's worth getting up early!! 📍Sharing 9️⃣ shooting spots to easily avoid the crowd 1️⃣The green benches around the church can be used as a backdrop 2️⃣The green pentagonal platform in front of the church can block the crowd below the church, and the photographer can stand low or squat to take a low-angle shot 3️⃣The red brick corridor at the oblique front of the church🧱, you can take a silhouette through the archway👤 4️⃣Stand in front of the church or on the side, when there are fewer people in the church, take a scene where the people are small and the scene is large 5️⃣Sit on the stone bridge far from the church, lean on the stone platform next to the street lamp, the stone platform can block the crowd below the church, take a close-up low-angle shot from the bottom up 6️⃣Stand by the wall of the church to take a close-up portrait 7️⃣Sit on the stone platform next to the stairs, which can block the crowd under the church 8️⃣Stand across the street to take a long shot of the church🚥 9️⃣Use a drone to take an overhead shot of the entire church⛪️, remember to report in advance

It's not that Paris is unaffordable, but Harbin offers more value for money!

Saint Sophia Cathedral is a Byzantine-style Orthodox church built in 1907. It is a landmark building in Harbin and a must-visit tourist spot. The fragrance of plum blossoms in summer and the fluttering snowflakes in winter all present different beautiful scenes. Everyone is welcome to bring their stamp cards to Saint Sophia Cathedral for a unique experience. The old buildings in Harbin have an exotic charm and are full of history and culture! The scenery inside and outside the church is worth visiting and taking pictures of. Address: 88 Toulong Street, Daoli District, Harbin Transportation Guide Bus: Routes 83, 94, 64, 102, 52, 8 can all reach Taxi: It is recommended to ask for a receipt, starting price is 9 yuan Subway: Get off at Central Street Station on Line 2, and you can reach it within a 15-minute walk Saint Sophia Cathedral was originally built for the Fourth Infantry Division of the Russian East Siberia during the construction of the Middle East Railway. In the same year, Russian tea merchant I.F. Chizhikov funded the reconstruction of a wooden church based on the military church. In 1911, a brick wall was built outside the wooden wall, forming a brick-wood structure church. On September 27, 1923, Saint Sophia Cathedral was rebuilt for the second time. It took 9 years and was completed on November 25, 1932, becoming the largest Orthodox church in the Far East. The Sophia Church was designed by Russian architect Koyasikov. It is magnificent, elegant and extraordinary, with a total height of 53.25 meters, a building area of 721 square meters, and can accommodate 2000 people. The top of the main entrance is a bell tower. The seven copper bells are exactly seven notes. They need to be played by trained bell ringers to produce the ups and downs of the bell sound. The church building is arranged in the form of a Greek cross, which is influenced by Byzantine architectural style. The main dome and bell tower also have the traditional Russian 'tent top' and 'onion head' shape. In 1986, the Harbin Municipal People's Government listed it as a first-class protected building. In November 1996, it was listed as the fourth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. From June 2 to September 2, 1997, the Harbin Municipal People's Government carried out a comprehensive renovation of the church according to the original design, expanded the Sophia Square by 7000 square meters, and opened it as the Harbin Architectural Art Museum to promote and carry forward the unique architectural culture of Harbin. In 2000, the Harbin Municipal People's Government organized the expansion of the Harbin Architectural Art Square, the Central Leisure Square and the Urban Construction Planning Exhibition Hall construction project. It was completed and put into use on October 1 of the same year. The expanded Architectural Art Square has increased from 6000 square meters to 10000 square meters, and the Central Square covers an area of 36154 square meters.

Who knows the Harbin travel guide, the momentum is even greater than the breakup

Harbin, the "Ice City", has a unique charm, not only has the beautiful scenery of silver-clad, but also the cultural blend of historical precipitation, which makes people linger. No need to go to Paris, Harbin is more cost-effective! 😍 🚗Transportation suggestions: ✈Plane: Direct to Harbin Taiping International Airport 🚄Train/High-speed rail: Harbin Station, South Station, East Station Railway Station, North Station is far from the city, the treasure coming remember to choose a close one 🏨Accommodation guide: 🏡Harbin city: It is most convenient to live near Central Street. Harbin's worth checking out attractions are relatively concentrated, many are in this area 🏡Hailin City Snow Township: You can live directly in the Snow Township, Xueyun Street is not bad 🏡Shangzhi City Yabuli: If you want to go to the ski resort, you can stay in the hot spring hotel around Yabuli 🏰D1: Stay in a comfortable hotel in the city center, near Central Street. 🎿D2: Harbin-CLUB MED Skiing/Mountain Cable Car-Malapali-Stay in Erlianghe. 🏞D3: Erlianghe-Snowmobile-Snow Mountain Hiking-Snow Dragon-Stay in Snow Township. ❄D4: Snow Township-Jingbo Blue Ice-Wild Winter Fishing-Stay in Erdao Town. 🗻D5: Erdao Town-Changbai Mountain Scenic Area-Hot Spring-Stay in Erdao Town. 🛶D6: Erdao-Wusong Drifting-Korean Folk Park-Net Red Bullet Evening Wall-Eat all over Yanji Food Street-Stay in Yanji. ⛰7: Yanji-Mysterious China-North Korea Border Line-Sunlight Mountain-Disband the team. 📷Harbin must check in attractions: 📍Saint Sophia Cathedral: Majestic and beautiful, it is the representative of Harbin's unique exotic human landscape 📍Ice and Snow World: Enjoy the highest, longest, and largest ice and snow landscape 📍Snow Township: The reputation of China's Snow Township, let you feel like you have come to a fairy tale world 📍Songhua River: The thickness of the ice layer of the Songhua River in winter is amazing, there are many fun ice entertainment projects 📍Yabuli Ski Resort: The largest ski resort in the country, a ski tourism resort 📍Central Street: A century-old architectural art pedestrian street, is Harbin's most prosperous commercial street 📍Guogeli Street: A century-old architectural gold, full of charm 📍Sun Island Scenic Area: Located on the north bank of the Songhua River in Harbin, it is a world of snow in winter 🧳Winter travel essentials: 👔Clothing: Waterproof and snow-proof jacket, thermal underwear, storm jacket, cotton coat, cotton hat, thick cotton socks, scarf, waterproof gloves, snow boots, etc. 🌸Daily necessities: Frost cream, lip balm, makeup, skincare products, etc. 🎨Other: Warm baby, thermos cup, contact lenses, power bank Go straight to Harbin and enjoy the beauty of ice and snow! Insist on applying frost cream, warm clothing must be enough, Harbin's winter is not a joke! Winter travel, full of joy! 😄

Harbin | The snow scene of Saint Sophia Cathedral is really stunning

It's March now Unexpectedly, it started to snow on the day I went to Saint Sophia Cathedral Fulfilled the little wish of my southern parents to see snow Compared to the usual photos The atmosphere of the snow scene is really speechless😍 I, who was tired of seeing snow in Jia Village, was still amazed by the beauty❄️ - 📌Excellent photo props: 'Internet celebrity little bear donut coffee' It's in the cake shop 'Bread Tasting Day' across the street from the cathedral Because the donuts were sold out that day I don't want to change to bagel So I just chose the little bear cake - The interior of the cathedral is relatively old Very historical and small Different from the exquisite interior environment of famous churches in Europe and America It has a different flavor There is also a 🎶 live performance It's up to personal preference whether to buy a ticket to take a look👀 - 📍Harbin- Saint Sophia Cathedral 📷Fuji xs10 straight out -

Russia in Harbin 🇨🇳

#timetotravel This is Saint Sophia Cathedral in Harbin. The Russian influence is very evident in the architecture of this cathedral. The exterior is stunningly beautiful especially when it is lit ay night. It is worth a visit or a stop in Harbin especially if you are in the city center. They have a gallery inside about the history of Harbin and the cathedral so this visit is also educational and informative. Entrance Fee: 15 (please double check because we were there a few years back. It might have changed already. Address: No. 88 Tuolong Street, Daoli District. Enjoy your visit. #mytripvlog #tripblazers #landmark #attraction #architecture #chinatravel #harbin

Majestic St Sophia's Cathedral, Harbin

📌"Saint Sophia's Orthodox Church" 圣索菲亚教堂 📍 Address: 88 Toiling St, Daoli District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, 150020 (哈尔滨市道里区透笼街88号) Saint Sophia Cathedral is a unique monument of architecture and monumental art in the central Daoli District. It is the perfect example of Russian Revival architecture and Harbin's most famous landmark. Inside the church, there are thousands of photographs showing Harbin's past, present and future. #historical #museum #cathedral #monument #byzantinearchitecture #orthodoxchurch

St. Sophia Church

St. Sophia Cathedral is the beautiful church located in the middle of the city a very photogenic spot and it is very much crowded because of new year but worth a visit I have been there everyday as it is just outside my hotel and few restaurants nearby and also one Russian souvenir shop Getting there - Taxi or Metro(1KM walk) Ticketing - 20 RMB if you want to go inside(Outside is free) #urbanexplorer #awesomepic #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure

Saint Sophia Cathedral at Harbin ⛪️

🥶🥶From freezing Beijing to the deep freeze of Harbin 🥶🥶 ​ Beautiful Byzantine style church, the largest Eastern Orthodox Church in the Far East. ​#聖索菲亞教堂 #bucketlistreboot #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #january2023

Colder than my soul

I went to Harbin for a weekend, I must say it’s not like any other city that I’ve seen this for in China. Many building look old and desolated. However I had tons of fun . The ice sculptures are amazing and so big . I took the cable car to and from sun 🌞 island . (80 rmb both ways ) I ate tanghulu (candied Chinese fruit )🍓 walked the beautiful Zhongyang street (must buy sausage and chimney bread 🥖) went to St Sophia’s cathedral beautiful 🤩 #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #harbin #iceland

St Sophia Cathedral in Harbin

One more must visit place in Harbin. It’s located in downtown, on walking distance from the river bund (it will take at around 15 minutes on foot). Very beautiful church, architecture with carving decorations is impressive. We couldn’t get inside because it was closed, but the exterior appearance was great. Church is located on a wide square, so you can easily walk all around. Next travel wish - Hawaii 🌴 #2023travelwish

Awe Inspiring in Summer or Winter

Location: St. Sophia’s Cathedral Harbin, China Experience: Awe Inspiring On a hot summer day, sun scorching your shoulders, you see St. Sophia’s Cathedral and feel as though you’ve stepped out of China and into Moscow. A gleaming, green minaret reminds sight seers that China once was a very different place, Harbin was a multicultural hub of Jewish and Russian railroad tycoons. You walk into St.Sophia’s and are rejuvenated with a cool quietness. Once a holy place that didn’t survive Communism is still treated with respect. Locals use the altar as a musical stage. A classical singer sang arias and a saxophone player played Silent Night, a nod to the traditional religious purpose of the place. The walls, once boasting beautiful artistic motifs have fallen into a disrepair that does not detract from the beauty, but rather adds to the mystique of history and time. Rest your feet and cool off. Fill yourself with the wonder of all of the historical events of the 20th century while you’re filled with the peace and serenity of classical music in a beautiful, holy place. #visitchina #summervacation #st.Sophia’s #awesomepic

St. Sophia Cathedal in Harbin - China 🇨🇳

Saint Sophia Cathedral is a popular landmark which you should visit if you are in Harbin. The church is definitely nice to see from the outside and inside. It has Russian architecture. The location is quite convenient as it is in the hearth of the city's down town. This is a small scenic spot so it won't take you more than one hour to explore it completely. The place is really well preserved and is a pleasure to see. After the visit, you can also enjoy some shopping or nice food as there are many restaurants and shops around the area. Come early because its gets very crowded later in the day. #createwithtrip #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

Sophia Cathedral in Harbin

The most well-known landmark in Harbin has to be the famous St Sophia Cathedral. This Byzantine style church is located on Zhaolin Street, and is just a block away from Central Street. You can take a subway to Central Street Station and walk for a block or two. Originally, there was a wooden church built on this square at the beginning of the 20th century. But in 1923 a new stone church was built by the Russians. It was completed in 1932. The cathedral is open from 08:30 to 17:00 and the entrance fee is a mere 15rmb. Unfortunately when I was there it was closed. Perhaps due to the spring festival. However, I still got to admire its beauty on the outside. I find it's especially beautiful at night.

Saint Sophia's Cathedral ~ Harbin 哈尔滨

📌 Located near the famous pedestrian street, it's a short walk if you choose a hotel near here. 哈尔滨市-道里区-透笼街88号-索菲亚广场 📸 To get inside the cathedral, it's 20yuan per person and you need to book by scanning the code outside. HOWEVER, only Chinese citizens with an ID card can purchase them so you will need to ask a friend to buy for you. Please note! It's not open on Mondays. Once you do get inside though, it's quite beautiful and amazing to see the walls in its original condition. A striking contract to the outside. 🏠 We stayed in a hotel called Huate Hotel (华特酒店) which was at the upper end of pedestrian street so took us about 30mins to walk here. ☕️ There is a cafe nearby however it is quite small and we ended up walking back out again and going to a Starbucks just across the road in a mall. There are a number of cafes around however most were closed due to the holidays. #historicplaces #culturalattraction

Exploring St. Sophia Cathedral

St. Sophia Cathedral was a former Russian Orthodox Chrurch, which is now one of the famous monuments of Harbin. The building is truly impressive with its high towers, golden finishings and vivid colors. The inside of the cathedral is a museum, where you can see some beautiful old paintings and the beautiful roof. St. Sophia's Cathedral/ church is located in the city of Harbin, and can be reached via taxi. It is recommended to spend about 1 hour there. It is free to walk around the building and take photos, but it costs 20¥ to enter the church. It is definitely worth a visit #historicplaces #tigeryear2022 #china #couplestrip #urbanexplorer #wintergetaway #harbin #cathedral

St. Sophia Cathedral

St. Sophia Cathedral in Harbin, the largest Eastern Orthodox Church in Far East with more than 112 year’s history. It was first built by Russians in 1907. It is also the most finely protected Neo-Byzantine architecture in China. The church has different beauty at day and night time. At the moment, tourists can only take pictures outside and are not allowed to enter due to the pandemic. #wintergetaway #harbin

Saint Sophia Cathedral in Harbin

1. Saint Sophia Cathedral Address - Harbin, China Highlights - St. Sophia Church Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Saint Sophia Cathedral is the largest Eastern Orthodox Church in the far east. It is located in Sophia Square of Harbin. Inside, you will see that it’s already an art gallery. It’s no longer served as a church. It’s now a place to visit to learn Harbin’s Architecture. You will see the beautiful architecture and learn more about more than 112 years history. Outside, you can walk around and meet locals. A lot of pigeons everywhere. Get ready with your camera, and be amazed to take a lot of pretty pictures #tripblazers #tripaway #wintergetaway

St. Sophia Cathedral, Harbin

St. Sophia Church was built and completed of timber in March, 1907 as part of a plan to reconsolidate the confidence of the army by building an imposing spiritual symbol. The church is located on the corner of Toulong Street (Toulong jie) and Zhaolin Street. It stands at 175 ft tall, occupies an area of 721 square meters, and is the perfect example of Russian Revival architecture. These photos were taken last year during New Year's Day. It was a good place to celebrate the holiday and to welcome the new year. It was freezing though. Well, Harbin is a good place to feel the Winter and the snow. #tripmoments #tripinspired #tripaway #chinalife #chinatravel #orthodox #churches #harbin

CHURCH AMIDST THE SNOW

My Harbin tour wouldn’t be completed without visiting the famous cathedral. St. Sophia Cathedral in Harbin is the largest Eastern Orthodox Church in the Far East. The Byzantine style church is so beautiful, it is said to look as if it had been made by God's hands. In fact, St. Sophia means 'God's wisdom'. Having a Latin cross footprint, the church's original shape was preserved during reconstruction. The St. Sophia Cathedral has four floors and is accessible by a door on each side. Harbin's St. Sophia Church is the Far East's largest Nicolas Church. St. Sophia Church was established in 1907 by the Tsarist Infantry Division in eastern Siberia, and was later restored in a wood and brick structure in 1912, and later in September of 1923, it was rebuilt again at its current location for nine years, finishing in October of 1932. It became a landmark as soon as it was completed. ☺️🙏🏼 ⛪️ #roadtrip#cityoverlook#bestislandtraveltowns#urbanexplorer

Sophia Cathedral

When in Harbin, you would never miss going to this architectural wonder in the city. Any time of the day when you visit, it would still be the same awesomeness. My family had fun when we visited this place in fact we went there twice- once during day and once during night. #besttrip#urbanexplorer

As many people visit Harbin, only during the winter because of its famous ice sculpture festival. I would say it's a tourist destination that should be in your list all around the year. As there are still lot of other things to do, other than the festival and skiing. Here's what you can do in Harbin, First of all, this city even though in China looks completely russian in most of the sense. There are sign boards in three languages ( including russian), the buildings & their architecture, the food, the very famous russian doll & chocolates. So if at all you like to have a sneak peek of what a Russian city would like, then here's the place for you. You can embark on a leisurely tour of Sofia cathedral and the 小吃 street around it; for a day. It's in the downtown and so there are lot of hotels that you can choose to stay at. Also don't forget to book the ticket online before going to the cathedral. Unfortunately, we couldn't get to the Church as it was full. The next day you can walk in the majestic 松花江 bridge, that's again designed and built by Russia-China collaboration. It's really worth it, to walk the entire stretch that history reminds itself. Also do visit the train market nearby this bridge; not the one like in vietnam haha. It's a model one, but as the replica of 1900s train, the coal one. And another day, go to visit the big cats living in one of the coldest places on Earth. The Siberian tiger is also comparatively bigger than it's Asian/African counterparts. It's nearly 7 ft long, and can take down any animal with a single blow. When we were there, we just had it watched hunting a live chicken 😜 but that's all you can see in a zoo. #qingmingtravel #urbanexplorer #东北旅游 #siberiantiger #urbanexplorer#qingmingtravel#lightthecity

Situated near to the famous Sofia cathedral in Harbin, this 东北 (North East) cuisine was really too much for two of us. Also one thing we noticed in every 东北 restaurant, during our expedition is they're super cheap & super large amount of quantity. But also, the quality is quite great; it's a mixture of tanginess, sweet, spicy and many more. Overall I would say, it's not just this restaurant but the whole of 东北 cuisine so yummy. If you're in China, go & feast in any of the东北 cities like Shandong or Harbin. #tripfoodie #chinesecuisine #tripfoodieharbin #tripfoodie#lightthecity#urbanexplorer

The beauty of the church can be seen in winter, the snow covered streets and the most amazing view with local sugar coated candy, it will be lucky to be here in Harbin to see this beautiful place #happynewyear