The most convenient way of visiting in and around Harbin is via the extensive bus network with more than one hundred bus routes reaching all parts of the city. Usually, the starting time of these buses is between 05:00 and 06:30, and run until between 19:00 to 21:30. Most of the buses are self service, so you have to prepare enough small changes before boarding.
Additionally, two special tourist routes are operating between 07:00 to 19:00 daily. One departs from the Flood Control Monument and runs to Sun Island. The other passes several tourist spots in the downtown area, for example, the Flood Control Monument, St. Sofia Orthodox Church, Harbin Railway Station and Museum.
By Trolleybus
No.117 is the only trolleybus route remaining in Harbin at present and runs between Harbin Infectious Disease Hospital and Qinjin Lu, passing Xiangfang Dajie, Harbin Normal University, etc.
Working Hours: 06:00-20:30
By Taxi
Taking a taxi is the best way to save time in your journey without time limit. Overall, the price of Harbin's taxis is a little higher and is according with logo of the car. Usually, the taxi with a Xiali logo is CNY7 for the first three kilometers (about 1.86 miles) and then CNY1.6 for every additional kilometer. The flag-down rate of a taxi with the Jetta logo is CNY8 for the first three kilometers and CNY1.9 for each additional kilometer. The price of a taxi with the Chery logo is CNY7 for the first three kilometers and the distance surcharge is CNY1.9 per additional kilometer.
By Ferry
At present, six ferry lines are in operation, four of which sail to Sun Island. You can take these ferries respectively at Jiu Zhan, Tongjiang Jie, the Flood Control Monument and Dao Wai Qi Dao Jie between 08:00 and 17:00.
This year, visitors also have opportunities to take a night cruise aboard the cruise liner Dragon or Phoenix to enjoy the piece and tranquility of Harbin. This service operates from 15:00 to 22:30 while a luxury service operates from 15:00 to 21:00.
Travelers' Voices on Getting Around Harbin
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Jul. 14,2009 02:21 Reply
Mr.Brian(UK) said:
How much is the taxi fee from Harbin train station to Harbin airport?
Jul. 15,2009 22:44
Mr.Derek(China) replied:
The taxi fee is around CNY140. It takes around 40 minutes from the railway station to the airport by bus. But why not go there by airport bus if your time is not pressing? It’s said that there is only one airport bus starting from the railway station to the airport and the airport bus leaves at 06:30. If you cannot catch this only airport bus, it doesn’t matter. You may go to another pick-up point, where more airport buses pass. It is the Swan Hotel (Tian E Hotel). You can take the Bus 21, 103 or 108 or just take a taxi to the Swan Hotel and then wait for the airport bus. Usually, the airport bus leave two and a half hours prior to the flight departures.