Best of Harbin Private Day Trip

Harbin Hotel Pickup
Your private guide will be holding IslamiChina Travel pick-up sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. Transfer to the Sun Island with a private vehicle and English-speaking Local Expert guide. The drive from downtown Harbin is approximately 10 kilometers and takes around 30 minutes.

Visit the Sun Island Snow Festival
The Sun Island is the second largest venue for the annual Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. The snow sculptures on display are massive and intricately designed, crafted from compacted snow to maintain their shape and withstand weight. Visitors can not only admire these works of art but also participate in various activities such as snow motorcycling, mini skiing, and sledding. The park also features an animal zone where guests can feed squirrels and deer.

Visit the Siberian Tiger Park
Transfer to Siberian Tiger Park (approximately 10 km, about 20 minutes). The Siberian Tiger Park, nestled in the Songhua River Valley, is a sanctuary for over 1,000 Siberian tigers and stands as one of the world’s largest tiger reserves. The park’s diverse landscapes, which include forests, grasslands, and rivers, mimic the natural habitat of Siberian tigers, allowing them to roam and hunt freely. There are designated spaces for walking and viewing platforms to observe these majestic creatures. 

Lunch at local Halal restaurant

Visit the Ice and Snow World
The Harbin Ice and Snow World is a magnificent ice and snow theme park, renowned for its stunning ice and snow sculptures. With over 2,000 ice sculptures, landscapes, ice castles, rides, and stage shows, the park is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Each year, the park showcases breathtaking ice and snow sculptures with varying themes.

Visit Saint Sophia Cathedral
The Saint Sophia Cathedral is a former Russian Orthodox church and the largest Eastern Orthodox church in the Far East. Built in 1907 by Russian immigrants, it is one of the most well-preserved examples of Russian Revival architecture in China. Originally dedicated to the Holy Wisdom of God, the cathedral is constructed of red brick and white stone and features a distinctive onion-shaped dome. The interior is adorned with beautiful frescoes and stained glass windows. Today, the cathedral serves as the Harbin Architecture Art Gallery.

Walk along the Central Street
Harbin’s Central Street is a 1.45 km long pedestrian street located in the heart of Harbin. Built in 1898 by Russian constructors during the city’s semi-colonial period, it was originally named “Chinese Street”. Central Street is celebrated as Harbin’s ‘Architectural Art Museum’, showcasing a variety of architectural styles including eclectic, Baroque, Renaissance, and modern. As the saying goes: “You have not been to Harbin if you have not been to Central Street.”

Transfer Back to Your Hotel
Transfer back to your hotel in Harbin. This trip concludes upon arrival at your hotel in Harbin. If you need any additional tours or services, please let us know and we will be glad to assist you with arrangements.