By Bus
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 5:00 and 6:30, 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
7:00 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: 6:00-20:30
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 7 Yuan for the first three kilometers (about 1.86
miles) and then 1.6 Yuan for every additional kilometer. The flag-down
rate of a taxi with the Jetta logo is 8 Yuan for the first three
kilometers and 1.9 Yuan for each additional kilometer. The price
of a taxi with the Chery logo is 7 Yuan for the first three kilometers
and the distance surcharge is 1.9 Yuan 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 8:00 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.