Harbin Travel Forum

Im from Malaysia, would like to go harbin on jan 08, any cheapest way to travel there? already know that from malaysia have to transit the air flight, but just dunno what's the right way to go. Is anyone here can advise me, thanks a lot for reply.

Assuming you're not flying to Beijing and then taking an overnight train sleeper to Harbin...
Go to Singapore, fly Tiger Airways (http://www.tigerairways.com.sg) Singapore -- Guangzhou, then Spring Airlines (http://www.china-sss.com) Guangzhou -- Shanghai and then Shanghai -- Harbin. These will be the cheapest tickets if you buy well in advance.
Otherwise, January is the ultimate peak season for travelling to Harbin, I don't think you'll be able to find any other cheap deals elsewhere, on other normal airlines.

Another alternative, fly Air Asia (http://www.airasia.com) Kuala Lumpur -- Shenzhen, take a bus/train for Shenzhen -- Guangzhou (only about 2 hours) and then fly to Shanghai, etc.

Hi. As i'm also planning to go to Harbin December 2008, i think i found this route as cheapest (coming from Philippines). Taking airasia or cebu pacific zero fare promo to Hongkong, from Hongkong train all the way to Beijing, then from there another train ride to Harbin. I haven't confirmed this route but i heard it's cheap but will take so much of my time and will have to endure the long train travel.

That versus spending more money, which i don't have :), might have to settle for the long route just to see Harbin...

dear ellyse,
ok, if i fly from KL to ShenZhen, is there any fly from shenzhen to harbin? thanks for your info..

I'm pretty sure that there will be direct flights for Shenzhen -- Harbin, but not budget flights. Guangzhou is only a couple of hours away from Shenzhen so you should consider flying by the route I gave above.

I just made a trip from Shenzhen to Harbin in early July. The airfare 1 way is RMB1970 (25% discount) from standard fare. If you book early, the discount can be even higher (less 40%). Also if the flight you book is not the 'peak' hours type, the rates are also cheaper.

Do watch out for Chinese National Day Holiday which is around the corner from 1 - 9 Oct. Air fares will be higher so does the hotel.

This traveller is going in January, the ultimate peak period for Harbin travel!!!