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Daoli District
sightseeingHistoric Russian-influenced area with Central Street and churches.
Songbei District
cultureIce and Snow World venue and Harbin Polarland.
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faq.subtitle Harbin
41st Harbin Ice Festival opens January 5, 2025 and runs until late February/early March. Ice and Snow World often opens late December for preview. Best time: mid-January to early February. 2025 also hosts Asian Winter Games!
Ice and Snow World: 200-300 yuan ($30-50). VIP tickets 800 yuan ($113) allow skipping lines. Sun Island Snow Sculpture Expo and Zhaolin Park Ice Lantern Fair have separate tickets. Some smaller venues free.
Extremely cold! January averages -18°C, can drop to -25°C or lower at night. Ice Festival best enjoyed at dusk when lights turn on - prepare for -20°C or colder. Bring thermal layers, down jacket, hat, gloves, heat packs.
Saint Sophia Cathedral (Russian Orthodox, 1903). Siberian Tiger Park - ride through tiger enclosures. Harbin Polarland - penguins, polar bears, whale shows. Central Street - 1km European architecture. Try famous Madieer ice cream.
Flights from major Chinese cities. High-speed train from Beijing 4-5 hours. For Ice and Snow World take Metro Line 2 to Harbin Ice and Snow World Station. Stay in Daoli District for best access.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Harbin
Phone batteries drain fast in extreme cold. Bring power banks and keep phones close to body heat. Camera batteries also affected.
Enter Ice and Snow World around 3pm - see it in daylight first, then watch lights turn on at dusk for magical transformation.
Avoid Chinese New Year period (Jan 28 - Feb 3, 2025) - extreme crowds and higher prices. Mid-January ideal.
Wear layers: thermal underwear + fleece + down jacket. Waterproof boots essential for ice. Hand/toe warmers recommended.
Try ice bar inside Ice and Snow World - drink vodka from an ice glass! Also send postcards from the Ice Post Office.
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
-24°
-24°70%13 м/с
Today-19°-24°
-19°-24°Tomorrow-15°-24°
-15°-24°Thu-16°-25°
-16°-25°Fri-14°-24°
-14°-24°Sat
-17°-24°
-17°-24°Sun-15°-24°
-15°-24°Mon-18°-25°
-18°-25°-12°
-22°Jan
-7°
-18°Feb
3°
-8°Mar
14°
2°Apr
22°
10°May
27°
16°Jun
28°
20°Jul
27°
18°Aug
22°
11°Sep
13°
2°Oct
0°
-9°Nov
-10°
-19°Dec
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location.transport.metro
2 ¥~0.29 $
Harbin Metro
3 lines
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2 ¥~0.29 $
Baidu Maps
Good network
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6 ¥~0.86 $
Didi
Very cheap
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location.transport.metro | 2 ¥ ~0.29 $ | Harbin Metro | 3 lines |
location.transport.bus | 2 ¥ ~0.29 $ | Baidu Maps | Good network |
location.transport.taxi | 6 ¥ ~0.86 $ | Didi | Very cheap |
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
36 ¥
~36.0 $
Restaurant dinner
109 ¥
~109 $
Breakfast
7 ¥
~7.0 $
Street Food
Local dish
11 ¥
~11.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
29 ¥
~29.0 $
Beer in bar
22 ¥
~22.0 $
Local beer
5 ¥
~5.0 $
Imported beer
22 ¥
~22.0 $
Wine bottle
73 ¥
~73.0 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
29 ¥
~29.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
3 ¥
~3.0 $
Cigarettes
15 ¥
~15.0 $
Weekly groceries
254 ¥
~254 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
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UnionPay
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location.payment.atms
widespread
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WeChat PayAlipay
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WeChat/Alipay standard. Cash for small vendors.
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Banks: Bank of China, ICBC, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank - all exchange foreign currency. Hotels also exchange but limited. Alipay/WeChat Pay now accessible for foreign tourists via linked Visa/Mastercard. ATMs with international network logos available. Ice Festival area has limited banking - prepare cash beforehand.
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0%
No tipping expected
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Very safe city. Main concern in winter is extreme cold - dress properly. Watch for slippery ice on streets. Festival areas are very crowded.
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2/5
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$600
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60
Mbps
5/5
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4Gexcellent
5G✓
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Local cafes
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location.nomad.nomad_visa✗
E-visa✗
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location.nomad.budget$400
location.nomad.comfortable$700
location.nomad.luxury$1500
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tiny
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