Heilongjiang - Harbin

Harbin : 3 Days Harbin

 

The Sun Island is separated from the city center by the Songhua River meandering through the north of Harbin. It is the biggest recreational venue as well as the finest summer resort in Harbin. It is worth your visit for a whole day. During the wintertime, it is a world of multifarious ice carvings, the wonderful ice dance and the penguin shows are performed here. You may take sightseeing bus No. 29 at the Youyi Road with the fee of CNY1.50 to reach the park directly. You can also take the tram No. 101, 102, 103, bus No. 13, 79 in the urban area and stop beside Songhua River, and then you need to take the cruise or strop (the round-trip ticket is CNY20.00) to reach your destination. The admission fee is CNY30.00. If you want to enjoy the exquisite exhibitions, the extra cost is required.

 

Sun Island Park, Harbin

On the second day, you can set off to the largest skiing ground in China, Yabuli skiing ground, which is about 195 kilometers east of Harbin. It takes about 2.5 to 3 hours if you drive there on your own. It is also quite convenient if you take the intercity train to Yabuli town at the Harbin railway station. There is also a coach station opposite to the railway station, you can take the sightseeing bus to Yabuli town and transfer to another bus to the skiing ground. The admission fee is CNY10.00. It costs about CNY140.00 to ski for 2 hours, CNY280.00 for half a day. It is about CNY70.00 to rent the ski suit per day. If you want to hire a coach to guide you, you need to pay extra charge for them. If you have any questions, you can call the number 0451-53455088/53456007. After having great fun, you can pay a visit to the Windmill Village to feel the breathtaking view and wander around the Tian Yin in the resort.
 

On the last day, you can stroll along the Songhua River to have a leisure time. If you are lucky, you may see the winter swimming.

 

Harbin : 5 Days Harbin - Bei'an - Five Connected Pools - Black Dragon Mountain Scenic Area - Harbin

 

Upon your arrival in Harbin, you can visit the scenic spots in the city on your own. Taking bus from here to there is the most economical way. To reach the highest steel tower in Asia - Dragon Tower Square, you can take bus No. 112, 23, 7, 26, 82 and stop at the Changjiang Road. It is open from 09: 00 to 20: 30. You can fully appreciate the magnificent tower as well as enjoy the delicacies. The admission fee is CNY95.00 per adult and CNY70.00 net for child between the height of 1.00 and 1.40 meters. There should be some sections that you need to pay separately. If you have any questions, you can call 0451-82368851 for further information.
 

Black Dragon Mountain, Harbin

St. Sofia Orthodox Church is open to visitors from 08: 30 to 17: 00. The phone number is 0451-84686904. The entrance fee is CNY25.00 net for adult, CNY10.00 for pupils under 1.1 meters. You can take bus No. 1, 2, 5, 8, 12, 13, 16, 23, 64, 83, 101, 102,103, 112, 116 and stop at Hayi bai or the Square of Architectural Art.

 

You can get up early today to catch the early train No. 4031, which departs from Harbin at 08: 07 and arrives in Bei'an at 14: 33 according to the timetable. Upon arrival in Bei'an, you can take about 1 hour's ride to the Five Connected Pagoda by bus. You are advised to make it clear that you want to take the bus that can get to the scenic spot through the new way when you buy the bus ticket, because there is another kind of bus that passes through the old bumpy road. You can settle yourselves down in the clean and cheap hostel. When you tour the scenic area, please make sure you don't lose your way, because there are many attractions in the large area. Take the bus to return to Beian and then board the train to Harbin. The last train from Bei'an to Harbin departs at 15: 05 and arrives at 21: 40. Hope you have a safe and pleasant hiking.