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Saint Sophia's ChurchSiberia Tiger ParkHarbin Stalin Park太阳岛Bingxue Big WorldHarbin People Flood Control Success Memorial TowerJingbo Lake Scenic AreaHarbin PolarlandYabuli Windmill Hill Mountain Villa Ski FieldRussian Style TownNearby restaurants
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attractions: Saint Sophia's Church, Siberia Tiger Park, Harbin Stalin Park, 太阳岛, Bingxue Big World, Harbin People Flood Control Success Memorial Tower, Jingbo Lake Scenic Area, Harbin Polarland, Yabuli Windmill Hill Mountain Villa Ski Field, Russian Style Town, restaurants: Ani Restaurant, Harat`s Pub, Country Pizza, Kambey, Pilzner, Pekinskaya Utka, Tokio, Жар Пицца, Country Pizza, Terrazza
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Things to Do in Heilongjiang, China - Heilongjiang Attractions & Activities
Attractions of Heilongjiang
Saint Sophia's Church
Siberia Tiger Park
Harbin Stalin Park
太阳岛
Bingxue Big World
Harbin People Flood Control Success Memorial Tower
Jingbo Lake Scenic Area
Harbin Polarland
Yabuli Windmill Hill Mountain Villa Ski Field
Russian Style Town
Saint Sophia's Church
4.5
(300)
Open 24 hours
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Siberia Tiger Park
4.0
(176)
Open 24 hours
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Harbin Stalin Park
4.3
(140)
Open 24 hours
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太阳岛
4.2
(126)
Open 24 hours
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Restaurants of Heilongjiang
Ani Restaurant
Harat`s Pub
Country Pizza
Kambey
Pilzner
Pekinskaya Utka
Tokio
Жар Пицца
Country Pizza
Terrazza
Ani Restaurant
4.5
(463)
$$
Open until 1:00 AM
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Harat`s Pub
4.5
(482)
$$
Closed
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Country Pizza
4.5
(636)
$$
Open until 11:00 PM
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Kambey
4.3
(470)
$$
Open until 12:00 AM
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Saint Sophia's Church
Saint Sophia's Church
4.5Church
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North Macedonia 🇲🇰 in a Day: Lake Ohrid & Capital Skopje
Tannee ChanTannee Chan
Harbin's Quiet Soul in September
Everyone pictures Harbin in a deep freeze, a world of glittering ice and sub-zero breath. I wanted the secret. I went in September, when the summer crowds had vanished and the bitter winter had not yet laid its claim. My backpack was lighter, filled with sweaters instead of parkas, and I had the city almost to myself.
This was my autumn escape.
A City Breathing Deeply
The first thing that struck me was the air. It wasn't the knife's edge of winter, but a crisp, cool clarity that made every breath feel refreshing. The sky was a vast, impossible blue, a backdrop to the iconic Russian-style domes and architecture. Strolling through the
Zhongyang Pedestrian Street without having to navigate through throngs of people was a luxury. I could actually stop and admire the intricate stonework, hear the echo of my own footsteps on the cobblestones, and chat with elderly shopkeepers airing out their wares in the mild sun.
Zhongyang Pedestrian Street in autumn, showing European-style architecture under the blue sky.
Sunshine and the Songhua River
The frozen monster of winter, the Songhua River was now a gentle giant. The banks were still lively, but with a different energy. Instead of ice slides, there were couples flying kites against the brilliant blue sky. I spent an entire afternoon just sitting on the warm concrete steps of the flood wall, watching ships go by and old men play chess in the sunshine. It was peaceful in a way I never associated with Harbin. I felt less like a tourist and more like a temporary local, enjoying the last, perfect days of warmth.
A Flash of Winter's Ghost at St. Sophia
The most surprising moment came at St. Sophia Cathedral. The square was quiet, filled with the lazy circling of pigeons. But as I rounded the corner, I saw it: a dedicated team of workers already unloading blocks of ice from a truck, preparing for the famous festival still months away.
It was the most surreal contrast: me in my autumn sweater, watching the very beginnings of the winter wonderland being built under the warm sun. It felt like I was witnessing a secret ritual, the behind-the-scenes magic that makes the icy spectacle possible.
Next stop ✋ cross the border to the Land of Russia. 🇷🇺 Visa sorted ‼️❗️‼️❣️
YueYue
Saint Sophia Cathedral is an absolute gem in the heart of Harbin and one of the most iconic landmarks in the city. The first time I saw its magnificent green onion domes rising above the square, I was stunned by its elegance and grandeur. Built in the early 20th century, this former Russian Orthodox church is a perfect example of Byzantine architecture, with intricate brickwork, ornate arches, and a sense of majesty that transports you straight back to Harbin’s rich multicultural past.
Although it no longer functions as a church, the building is now a museum that showcases the history of Harbin through photographs, artifacts, and exhibits. Inside, you can admire the soaring ceilings, detailed murals, and the warm glow of light filtering through the windows—it feels peaceful and timeless. The square surrounding the cathedral is also a great place to relax, take photos, and watch the rhythm of city life.
Visiting Saint Sophia Cathedral is more than just seeing a beautiful building—it’s experiencing a piece of Harbin’s unique history where Russian, Chinese, and European influences meet. Whether you’re an architecture lover, a history enthusiast, or simply a curious traveler, this place will leave you inspired. A must-see in Harbin!
JonyJony
The St. Sophia Cathedral, Harbin's most iconic landmark and the largest Orthodox church in the Far East, is a testament to the city's rich history and a symbol of its unique charm. Construction began modestly in 1907 as a wooden church, primarily serving the religious needs of Tsarist Russian officers and soldiers. As Harbin's population surged, the faithful necessitated two expansions in 1912 and 1923. Finally, in 1932, the structure was reborn as the majestic brick and stone monument we admire today.
The cathedral presents a striking, seamless blend of Byzantine and Russian architectural influences. Its most arresting feature is the massive, iconic onion-shaped dome, which radiates an emerald green under the sun, instantly calling to mind a rising flame that symbolises the path to heaven. The main edifice is laid out in the form of a Latin cross, dominated by a towering main spire and encircled by secondary towers that create a dramatic sense of staggered heights. With its vibrant red brick exterior, exquisite carvings, and echoes of once-gorgeous murals, the cathedral transports visitors, conveying a strong, exotic atmosphere that feels like a distant Russian land.
Johnson Wayne DouglasJohnson Wayne Douglas
Nhà thờ Saint Sophia Cáp Nhĩ Tân được xây dựng bởi người Nga vào năm 1907 và là một nhà thờ nổi tiếng được nhiều khách du lịch Trung Quốc biết đến.
Sở hữu kiến trúc tráng lệ, hoành tráng, nhà thờ Saint Sophia Cáp Nhĩ Tân luôn là địa điểm được nhiều khách du lịch Trung Quốc tìm đến check in.
Nhà thờ Saint Sophia (Nhà thờ Chúa Kitô Thánh Sophia), hay còn được gọi là Nhà thờ Saint Sophia của Cáp Nhĩ Tân, là một công trình tôn giáo và kiến trúc nổi tiếng tọa lạc tại thành phố Harbin, tỉnh Hắc Long Giang, Trung Quốc. Nhà thờ Saint Sophia được xây dựng vào năm 1907 dưới triều đại của Hoàng đế Nicholas II của Nga.
Nhà thờ Saint Sophia nổi bật với lối kiến trúc Byzantine kết hợp với phong cách kiến trúc Đông Orthodox. Với tổng chiều cao đạt 53,3 mét, đây chính là một trong những nhà thờ Cơ Đốc lớn nhất ở Trung Quốc và là nổi bật với sự pha trộn hài hòa giữa kiến trúc Nga và phong cách phương Đông.
Trong thời gian tiền chiến, nhà thờ Saint Sophia đã phục vụ làm nơi lễ bái cho cộng đồng Kitô hữu Nga. Ngày nay, nó đã chính được chuyển đổi thành Bảo tàng Kiến trúc Harbin, là nơi lưu giữ nhiều di sản kiến trúc và đồng thời cũng chính là điểm du lich Trung Quoc hấp dẫn nhiều khách du lịch.
Nhà thờ Saint Sophia có một lịch sử hình thành đầy thú vị và đặc biệt. Được xây dựng vào năm 1907, nhà thờ này thể hiện sự giao thoa giữa văn hóa và kiến trúc phương Tây và phương Đông khiến nhiều du khách đi tour du lich Trung Quoc thật sự ấn tượng.
Vào thế kỷ 19 và đầu thế kỷ 20, Harbin đã trở thành điểm tập trung của cộng đồng Nga do cuộc xây dựng tuyến đường sắt Trans-Siberian. Để phục vụ cộng đồng Kitô hữu Nga, nhà thờ Saint Sophia được xây dựng bởi chính quyền Nga và làm bởi các kiến trúc sư Nga.
Trong thời gian chiến tranh và cuộc cách mạng Trung Quốc, nhà thờ Saint Sophia Cáp Nhĩ Tân cũng đã từng bị sử dụng cho mục đích khác nhau và suy thoái. Tuy nhiên, vào những năm 1990, nó đã nhanh chóng được phục hồi và biến thành Bảo tàng Kiến trúc Harbin, nơi lưu giữ nhiều kiệt tác kiến trúc và tượng đài của thời kỳ Nga tại Harbin.
Nhà thờ Saint Sophia là một tượng đài kiến trúc vô cùng đặc biệt và ấn tượng. Kiến trúc của nhà thờ này mang đậm nét đặc trưng của phong cách Byzantine và phương Đông Orthodox. Đó chính là sự kết hợp giữa những chi tiết kiến trúc Nga, với những cánh cửa lớn, hình dáng cúp, và hoa văn nổi bật, cùng với sự tinh tế và hình thức của kiến trúc phương Đông. Điểm đặc biệt của nhà thờ là những nét trang trí hoa văn và hình tượng Chúa Kitô được điêu khắc tinh xảo trên tường.
Ngày nay, nhà thờ Saint Sophia đã được chuyển đổi thành Bảo tàng Kiến trúc Harbin, nơi lưu giữ và trưng bày nhiều kiệt tác kiến trúc và tượng đài của thời kỳ Nga xây dựng tại Harbin. Kiến trúc độc đáo cùng sự kết hợp của hai nền văn hóa Nga và Trung Quốc đã giúp cho nhà thờ Saint Sophia thành một biểu tượng văn hóa và tôn giáo nổi tiếng.
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Siberia Tiger Park
Siberia Tiger Park
4.0Zoo
GeoffGeoff
This is something of a combination zoo and amusement park centred around Siberian tigers which reminds us that Heilongjiang Province is China's Siberia.
The amusement park is, in my view, overpriced and suitable for small children which is not what I nor my wife are. There are some cute photo opportunities, though, for those so inclined.
The bus through the safari park enclosures is 120 RMB per person (or 140 RMB per person, if you fancy meat on the outside of your bus to attract the tigers). We found that they come quite close without the meat, so the extra 20 is probably unnecessary.
The enclosures are pretty large and there are a large number of tigers who seem to me, to be fairly well treated, so if you are comfortable as a zoo-goer, this might not be a bad place to visit.
Some of the other animals are not treated as well or given as much space as the "title" animals, unfortunately.
Especially disturbing is the program where you can purchase live chickens to be fed to the tigers. The most disturbing aspect for me was the applause of the visitors when the tiger did the chicken in. Seemed a little cruel, to say the least.
Pro-Tip:
This is not an attraction for everyone and can be skipped unless you have a great fascination with the tigers. That said, they were majestic and impressive in their own right, to be sure.
Up to you, I suppose....
EVOxdreamEVOxdream
So my family and I visited this place. At first I thought, man, I'm not really in favor of keeping animals in captivity. No, I ain't no activist, but after seeing how the Tigers played , rolled over, sun bathed, swam and just overall play with each other in different kinds of biomes(some were filled with grass, trees, some were muddy), I guess they don't have it all that bad.
Plenty of things to see here.
After the 15min ish bus safari ride, you're then brought to the viewing platform where gifts and souvenirs could be had. It also allowed u to branch off and venture ur way into viewing some "rare" species: liger, white tiger, white lion, lynx and some tiny black bears (this area stinks. Like holy it stinks. So uve been warned).
After the safari and viewing platforms, tons of other activities could be had outside the safari area. A small petting zoo , some fishing activities setup in an inflatable pool, viewing little tiny cubs (tiger), petting alpacas/lamas/goats. All sorts of fun ways to enjoy yourself either through ur eyes, hands or stomach.
Just be sure to come early. If u arrive at 9am, you're too late. LOL. God bless u with the line up.
Notes: the bus is air-conditioned. Best seats are the ones behind the bus driver. If visiting during the summer, bring something to keep u cool while u wait. Bring your own toilet paper.
Derrick TanDerrick Tan
Not here to start a debate on the morals and ethics on this tiger park. Visited as part of a tour, and this is like a mini safari, where you will sit in a bus, and move from locked compounds. There were quite a number of tigers that were free to roam within the "specific" gated areas. However, we noticed a large number were also kept confined in very tiny cages at the edges of the said gated areas. If you will get distressed by caged animals, perhaps it would not be wise to visit here.
Tourist can purchase a selection of meat, including whole chickens, and engage in feeding of the tigers. Being top of the food chain, it is expected that the tigers will consume meat, but again, if it poses any distress, better to skip this place.
All in, it was not a bad day, apart from the sight of many tigers in the tiny cages.
KatherineKatherine
Was a great experience! Tigers are well fed and looked after which was nice to see. Only downside is drivers don't speak english and don't really have time to use the translator apps. They tend to rush thru the drive only stopping for a few mins at each enclosure which was disappointing 😞 a bucket of food (about 5 pcs) is 100¥ (about $20au) and buses are crammed with people so there's very limited room to move. It's also hard to get the food/tongs thru the bars (making pics hard to take) as it sticks due to being so cold, so kids will need help. Your taking oics thru bars as well so make sure you prepare for that and set up early coz you'll miss out if u don't.
Kuan-Yu ChenKuan-Yu Chen
Healthy well fed tigers, the tigers are chunky and are noticeably well fed as there are so many tourists.
We arrived around 9am and waited 1 hour to enter, and when we exited around 11:40pm the wait to enter was 3-4 hours.
The mini safari tour was around 25 minutes where they went through several enclosures allowing time to feed the tigers.
Overall, was a pretty good experience if you don’t have to wait so long in line to enter.
Downside is if you’re not comfortable with seeing animals in cages or chickens being eaten, this may not be the place for you.
Harbin Stalin Park
Harbin Stalin Park
4.3Park
Er Bijaya Kumar MohantyEr Bijaya Kumar Mohanty
Harbin in January truly offers a magical winter experience, with its chilly -25°C setting the stage for the famous Ice and Snow Festival. The entire city turns into a frosty wonderland, with massive ice sculptures, ice mazes, and glowing castles made from ice blocks harvested from the Songhua River. Besides the festival, activities like ice skating, sledding, and even winter swimming make it a captivating destination for winter lovers. Despite the cold, the vibrant lights and festivities warm the heart! How did you find managing in such extreme temperatures?
HK Muslimah LTCHK Muslimah LTC
Built in 1953 to showcase friendship between China and Soviet Union, Stalin Park is one of the most famous scenic spots in Harbin City, overlooking the Songhua River. In winter, the park is designated as one of the venues of the yearly Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival.
The medical staff tried to convince a homeless person to go with them, but when unpersuaded left him to sit where he was at the edge of the pavement.
Interesting souvenirs available at gift shops nearby.
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When I first went to this place, I saw the combination of Chinese and Russian cultures. It was very beautiful. Along the way, there is Zhongyang Street, a street with many restaurants and souvenir shops related to Russia. The food there is very delicious. There are both sweet and savory shops. There are police officers guarding every inch of the place, so you can be sure that there will be no unexpected incidents.
Julian WongJulian Wong
A long riverside park with lots of attractions. At one end is the old railway bridge that allows visitor to walk across the river. It is lit up at night making it a nice experience. The other end is the ferry terminal to Sun Island and also the cable ropeway to Sun Island. In the the center is the Iconic monument.
CK CheongCK Cheong
A Soviet-era landscaped park with Russian gardens & monuments. Constructed in 1953 and known as Riverside Park then. Now it is popular all year round with locals and tourists alike, its tree-lined promenade has playgrounds, recreation clubs and cafes. And beautiful sunsets can be observed from the riverside
