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we shall be in Harbin next week. Where would you recommend as a reputable store for fur coats or other products Thank you

My husband and I plan to visit Harbin for 4 days in Jan. Is 4 days too many days? We are also thinking of adding 'snow village' to our Harbin itinerary. Are there any five-star hotel? Recommendation? Can anyone recommend any good taxi or private driver that we can hire to and from snow village? What is the average round trip rate? Thanks!

Hi.I am planning to go to Harbin from 21 Feb to 23 Feb 2013. Is the Ice festival still on at these dates?I

Hello, I'm looking for an appartement in Harbin for July and August 2012. I'm coming to study Mandarin in Harbin. Thank you very much for your help and kind regards from Billy, Basle, Switzerland

We are planning to travel to Harbin in May, with our two kids (7 and 11). We will stay about 8 nights. We found the Harbin Russia International Youth Hostel on the internet. Does someone know about this hostel? Is it clean? Familyrooms? Private shower? Same questions about the Harbin North International Youth Hostel. Or do you know about other kidsfriendly hotels in Daoli or Daowai? thank you, Inge

I'm arriving at hrb airport at around 10:30 pm. Can I get to the city by train?

Hi, we are planning a trip to Harbin, partly to learn more about family heritage! We are trying to find out where my husband's mother was born. We have a name for the village in Russian script - щучье, трехречье, харбин and western script, it is Shuche ("Pike"), Three Rivers, Harbin Obviously Harbin exists today as a large and thriving city but we'd love to know if the village itself still exists and if so what is its name in Chinese? And how to get there from Harbin? Also does anyone know if the Evangelical Lutheran church is still there? If anyone can help I would be most grateful! Thanks

We're going to Harbin for about three months and need to find an apartment/hotel to stay in for the duration. The closer to local prices the better as we're on a very strict budget. Twin share or similar. We don't speak Chinese, we just started learning. Is there anywhere you can think of that we can rent for one month at a time perhaps? Cheers.

Morning.. Singapore calling Harbin! I am planning to be in China over Christmas and New Years, ie before the Ice Festival begins. Just wondering if it's possible to visit the ice sculptures before the official opening date. The second question is where to go skiing in China? I have never skied before heheh... if it can be near Harbin that would be great! gochina.about.com/od/whattos... chinatravel.com/focus/china-... Thanks and hear from you! Josie

Hey,in about two weeks time,I'll be going to Harbin with my family but I have no idea how many sweater should I bring for that 10 days trip.I heard that it's important to get lip balm,so what kind of lip balm is suitable for harbin?Also,is it okay to wear contact lens during the trip?? Lastly,any tips on what's the full attire to wear? I hope to receive replies as soon as possible and thank you in advance!:D

HI Vters We are planning to spend Christmas and New Year at Harbin and wonder if we will be able to enjoy the Ice Festival during that period. From what I see, one of the exhibition kicks off only on Jan 5th 2011. Unfortunately, we can't stay beyond the 3rd. Is it worth going to Harbin during this period?

does anyone know a guide suitable for Harbin

I would like to know if Taxis are the best way to tour around Harbin or a private guide in January 2011. How far is the Harbin Airport from the centre of the city. Thanks

i came to jiamusi china from the united states with my husband and 2 kids and our dog. we spent some time in beijing also before finally coming here though. now i am looking for certain things to get and dont want to have to go all the way back to beijing to go shopping. are there plenty of places there in harbin for westerns to find things? anyone speak english and want to be a tour guide sometime?

I am trying to find some basic info on the Ice Festival we will be arriving on January 24. How much does each venue cost to see the sculptures is how does it work? Do you get a ticket that you have to carry around with you is there a gate you walk in and will we have to pay each day/time we visit? Even though I have been doing a lot of research I haven't come across a clear explanation on prices.

Hi! Will eating be a problem for me in Harbin since I am a vegetarian (I do eat dairy and seafood)? Are there many western style restaurants? Also, how many days are recommended to see the Ice Festival? Are 3-4 days enough? Thanks for any info! We are thinking of coming to Harbin during Chinese New Year. I hope it will not be too crowded????

This is Courtney, VT Press Manager and I need some help with a project we're working on. I've heard that you can see the snow sculptures at the Harbin festival early before the crowds come--can anyone verify that for me? Thanks so much! C

I plan to go to Harbin around January 2010.. or maybe first week of February. Will 2 days be enough in Harbin if I'll just go to the ice festival and Yabuli Ski Resort? I just thought of going to Yabuli because I've never been to any ski resort in my whole life, and I really want to try it. Also, any new places Harbin worth going to? No temples and no gardens please. Thanks!

Hi There, anyone has any taxi contact in Harbin? Grateful if you can drop me an email. Cheers

Hi, Iam going to harbin this Chrismas, I would like to know what I should wear and buy. I will be going through Dalian before reachin Harbin, can I buy my mitten and snow cap there? I have a high blood presure mum that I will bring along, is there any advice for her? My brother is very sensitive to cold, he gets cold very easily, is there a way to keep him warm. Is cashmere sweeter enought to brace the cold in Harbin? By the way what is the average temperature in Harbin during the winter season? I would also like to know will I be seeing the completed scplture during that Chrismas sesson? Are we given entry to the park to see these items before the offical launching? Sorry for so many questions. Hope you all can help answer them. Thanks

Hi!!! I am leaving for China tomorrow! (so excited!) If anyone can help me that would be great! My husband and I will be in Harbin on the 10th, I need to know how easy it is at the airport? The whole time we are in China we will be picked up at all the airports and taken to our hotels by the tour company, but in Harbin we will be on our own. We will have to make it from the airport to our hotel and then back again. According to my itinerary, they advise to be at the airport 2 hours before the flight back to Beijing... is this true? Do they really not queue over there?

I will be in Harbin in late March, early April. What are some things to do in Harbin around that time? I assume the ice sculptures will already be melted.

I have a group of 7 people planning to visit Harbin for 3 days in Jan 2009. Anyone has an idea how much transportation will cost for 2 days. We plan to visit major sites like Siberian tiger park, Sun Island & Snow World. One more question is will it be easy to book a cab or 7seat coach in Harbin Any recommendation of reliable tour agents?

Hi eveyone! My hubsband and I are going to Harbin in early Jan 09', To anyone living in Harbin or anyone with experience: (1) How much (Yuan/RMB) does it cost to catch a cab from Harbin Airport to the Lungmen Modern Plaza Hotel (85 Hongjun Street Nangang District)I think it is about 40km's drive? does anyone know how long the drive takes? (2) We are going to Harbin Ice & Snow World, Zhaolin Park, Sun Island Park & the Siberian Tiger Park, out of those choices, would you not go to any of them..I heard Zhaolin Park was not worth it? (3) Do most people speak English in Harbin? will we have any trouble? (I am learning the basics in Chinese) (4) I know it will be very cold when we go, does it snow that time of year? Looking forward to your responses, thanks, Toni

i like to travel harbin in jan,2009. how about the clothings ? can i get woolen or thermal cloths on hire at railway station or airport ?

We are planning to visit Harbin for the Snow and Ice Festival January 2009. Can anyone suggest the most convenient hotel to be able to walk around the city and still have easy access to the sites?

Hi! I plan to cross over from harbin to qiqihar, which is the best way train/ bus? how long is the journey, is there any overnight train/ bus? Is it safe to travel in bus/train in China? Thanks?

Hi! I plan to go to Harbin somewhere in May. How's the weather like? Is it possible to travel from Harbin to Qi qi Har. How to get there, train/ bus? Thanks!

I am looking for information on Harbin Russians, including where records might be, the schools, universities, any other surviving buildings, cemeteries, etc., in Harbin. Does anyone have any info that might help me?

Hi, I and my colleagues will be travelling to Harbin between 24 December 2007 - 31st December. i've travelled to Beijing last winter sometime end January, but i dont think in Beijing will be as cool as in Harbin... especially the dryness i need some tips of how to overcome such a dry weather coz i have experienced how my noise suffered. Thank you very much for your reply.