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Harbin Transportation -- Getting Around
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By City-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 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.

Related Link: Harbin Subway Map

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