Harbin is back, really not recommended to go in January

Babies, Harbin's winter is simply a dreamlike ice and snow kingdom! As a travel enthusiast, I just came back from Harbin and came to share this super detailed two-day Harbin tour guide in January. 📍Harbin, this northern city full of exotic customs, is covered with ice and snow in winter, like a fairy tale world. There are European-style buildings, lively ice and snow festivals, and the warm and hospitable people of Northeast China, which will definitely bring you an unforgettable ice and snow trip. 🚗Transportation guide: ✈️ Harbin Taiping International Airport, there are many airport bus lines, which can go directly to major business districts and hotels in the city, or you can choose to take the subway, which is convenient and fast. 🚄 There are many trains at Harbin Station and Harbin West Station. Harbin Station is closer to some scenic spots in the city, making it more convenient to travel; Harbin West Station is a little farther away, but the transportation is also convenient, with subways and buses connecting all parts of the city. 🚌 Most of the scenic spots in the city can be reached by bus, and in Harbin's winter, the bus has heating, which is very warm. If you go to the Ice and Snow World and other distant attractions, you can also take a taxi, and the price is relatively reasonable. 🗺Travel route: Day1: St. Sophia Church - Central Street - Songhua River Ice - Ice and Snow World In the morning, go to St. Sophia Church to admire this magnificent Byzantine building, and take super photogenic photos; at noon, eat Madiel popsicles and Harbin red sausage on Central Street; in the afternoon, stroll around Central Street and buy some special souvenirs, and then go to the Songhua River ice to play, there are various ice projects; in the evening, go to the Ice and Snow World to admire the colorful ice sculptures, play various exciting ice and snow amusement facilities, and feel the charm of the ice and snow kingdom. Day2: Northeast Tiger Forest Park - Laodaowai - Gogol Street In the morning, go to the Northeast Tiger Forest Park to see the majestic Northeast Tiger; at noon, eat Guobaorou, sticky bean buns and other Northeast specialties in Laodaowai; in the afternoon, go to Laodaowai to admire the Chinese Baroque style buildings and feel the historical charm of Harbin; in the evening, go to Gogol Street to see the night view and visit the bookstore. 🌟Must-visit attractions: 1. St. Sophia Church: The onion-shaped dome is magnificent, especially after the snow, the church is covered with snow, like a castle in a fairy tale, extremely romantic. 2. Central Street: A century-old street, paved with square stones, with European-style buildings on both sides of the street, as well as various delicacies and specialty shops, is a must-visit place in Harbin. 3. Ice and Snow World: The palace of ice sculpture art, the lights are on at night, colorful, and various amusement projects such as ice slides are exciting and fun, which is a signature attraction in Harbin in winter. 4. Songhua River Ice: The Songhua River in winter has become a natural ice rink, where you can skate, play ice bikes, etc., and enjoy the fun of ice. 5. Northeast Tiger Forest Park: You can watch the living conditions of the Northeast Tiger up close and see how majestic they are in the snow, which is very shocking. 6. Laodaowai: Full of fireworks, the Chinese Baroque style buildings are unique, and the food here is more authentic Northeast flavor. 7. Gogol Street: There are many Russian-style buildings, full of literary atmosphere, and the lights are on at night, which is unique. 8. Harbin Polar Park: You can see various polar animals, such as penguins, polar bears, etc., which are very cute, and there are wonderful animal performances. 9. Volga Manor: A manor full of Russian style, with castles, churches and other buildings, very beautiful photos, and you can experience Russian culture. 📝Practical guide: • Tickets for the Ice and Snow World can be booked online in advance, and pay attention to choosing the right time to enter the park to avoid peak queues. • Wear thicker clothes when going to the Northeast Tiger Forest Park, the park is relatively cold, and pay attention to listening to the instructions of the staff when watching the tiger. • Souvenirs on Central Street can be bargained appropriately, don't be fooled. 🍱Local food recommendations: • Harbin red sausage: The meat is firm, the taste is rich, and there is a garlic flavor, it is great to eat directly or stir-fry, the more you chew, the more fragrant. • Madiel popsicle: Even in winter, eating a Madiel popsicle is also a daily routine for Harbin people, with a strong milk flavor, mellow taste, and refreshing ice. • Guobaorou: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and sour, the tenderloin is wrapped in batter and fried until golden and crispy, and then poured with sweet and sour sauce, one bite, full of happiness. • Sticky bean buns: Soft and sweet, with red bean filling inside, steamed and eaten with white sugar, full of Northeast characteristics, sticky and glutinous to eat, the taste is amazing. • Di San Xian: Eggplant, potatoes and green peppers are perfectly matched, the taste is rich, super rice, is one of the classics of Northeast home cooking. • Stew: Like chicken stew with mushrooms, pork stew with vermicelli, etc., large portions and affordable, mellow taste, eat a pot in winter, warm all over. 🏠Hotel accommodation: • Near Central Street: Harbin Central Street Hilton Hampton Hotel, excellent location, out of the door is Central Street, convenient to go to various attractions, clean and comfortable rooms, thoughtful service. • Near Ice and Snow World: Harbin Aoluguya Hotel, close to Ice and Snow World, the hotel is characteristic, complete facilities, you can also see the beautiful night view at night, cost-effective. • Near Laodaowai: 7 Days Hotel (Harbin Chinese Baroque Laodaowai Store), affordable price, many surrounding food, can experience the life atmosphere of Laodaowai, and convenient travel. Tips: • Harbin in January is very cold, be sure to bring thick down jackets, warm pants, snow boots, hats, scarves, gloves and other warm equipment, otherwise you will really be frozen to cry. • Mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices should be kept warm, otherwise they are easy to run out of power and shut down, you can prepare warm babies to stick to the equipment. • Harbin is dry in winter, remember to bring moisturizing skin care products and lip balm, and drink more water. Babies, Harbin's winter is really beautiful and fun, hurry up and follow this guide to an ice and snow trip!💕