A Trip to Harbin This Winter

People from the south always have a yearning to visit the north in winter. Experience the northern scenery of miles of ice in Harbin during winter. Stroll down the snow-covered Central Street. Eat a Madieer popsicle in -20°C weather. Take a photo with the Harbin snowman, which looks a lot like the ones from Mixue Bingcheng. Feel the winter fairy tale at the Saint Sophia Cathedral. Check out the frozen Songhua River from your textbooks. This is the unique romance of the Ice City. Must-visit places in Harbin: Saint Sophia Cathedral A landmark building in Harbin, the cathedral has a strong exotic charm after snowfall, a romantic winter fairy tale~ Central Street A century-old architectural art pedestrian street, Harbin's bustling commercial street with lots of delicious food. Diamond Sea Actually a lake used for ice harvesting, the ice sculptures in Harbin are sourced from here. There are many ice fragments on the ice surface that refract light like diamonds under the sunlight, giving a feeling of being in Iceland, a hidden gem for photography. Music Corridor Snowman European-style architecture, you might think you're in Europe. The giant snowman outside is very cute, much like the Snow King from Mixue Bingcheng. Ice and Snow World From December 23 to the end of February, you can see the beautiful spectacle of ice and snow sculptures. Songhua River Railway Bridge Located at No. 1 Auxiliary Road of the Highway Bridge in Songbei District, Harbin, it's a great spot for photography. Volga Manor Russian-style architecture against the white snow, it's just like the Frozen wonderland from Disney. During Christmas, the atmosphere is even more festive, and there's also a castle ski slope~ Must-try foods: Guobaorou Harbin Beer (Qiulin Kvass) Iron Pot Stew Northeastern BBQ Madieer Popsicle (Creamy vanilla popsicle on Harbin's Central Street pedestrian street) Travel tips: People from the south going to the north should bring all kinds of warm gear. Carry a power bank with you, as phones can easily shut down from the cold. Harbin starts to snow at the end of November. If you want to experience a heavy snow atmosphere, it's recommended to go during the Spring Festival in January. Ask for the price before eating, and make sure to ask if taxis or buses use the meter. For clothing, it's recommended to choose dark colors for better photos. Winter in the North | Harbin | Harbin Travel | Harbin Photography | Harbin Snowman | Saint Sophia Cathedral