Harbin Travel Forum

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 try to search online the train/ bus schedule from Harbin to Vladivostok to but I couldn't find it.

Are there any budget airlines from that flies from Harbin to Vladivostok? Enlighten me please. 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 ?

Hi! I would like to visit Harbin and Qiqihar someday, I've been looking up and down for hostel/ hotel on net. I couldn't find anything. Are there any budget hostel/ hotel around USD $20- $25 that close to town / central? Kindly recommend. Thanks.

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.

I am going to Harbin on Jan 6, 2008. Is there any way we can purchase train ticket from Harbin to Beijing in advance? appreciate any advise you can provide as we are on budget travel.

Thanks

Regards
Angie

Hi. Will be going to Harbin during end of Dec this year. Heard that the climate there this year has became warmer. Would like to ask those who currently live in Harbin what is the climate there now? Has the ice-sculpture things begin preparation already? Heard that these process will not begin if the temperature is not cold enough.

The ice-sculpture is the main thing that attract us to go there. If we are not able to see them during this period (17Dec-25Dec), we may consider to change course.

Thanks.

hello, i'm intending to travel to harbin from the 1st to 8th jan 2008
i was doing some research on air fare and chanced upon one that is arnd 776sing dollars. i seek some advice for a better deal for the air fare.. and also on hotels there in harbin.thank u.

I will be moving to Harbin in a few days, and am looking for apartments. Can anyone suggest good areas, things to ask for or watch out for, and average prices for apartments? Do most furnished apartments come with toilets and washing machines/dish washers? I assume they will be different and to different standards than in the west, but I'm trying to find out what will be somewhat comparable. What about internet connection? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, John

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.

we will be visiting harbin in dec 19-20. may research tells me that the ice festival hasn't started yet. is it still worth the visit? will there be snow around this time? thanks

Hi. I am planning to go to har bin early january 2008. I would like some help on the transportation estimation. I would like to know how much does it cost to travel to Harbin from Beijing by using train / plane? and where can i get those ticket.

Thank you

Can someone tell me if the ice sculptures will still be standing by Feb 10th or do they knock them all down as part of the festival??? Also. how much is a taxi from the airport to the city (roughly). Thanks

Hi all, I will be travelling to Harbin with my dad as on the dates titled, and I seriously need some helpful tips on the type of clothings to wear etc. The personnel at the tour agency told us that it will be around negative 20 degrees during that period, and my dad was rather worried about that.

Is 4 sweaters per person enough to withstand the cold? Would appreciate if anyone can help provide some tips on that.

Thank all in advance... :)

CHeers,
Jac

Wonder any VT member has a Harbin map in English and be kind enough to post it on here. Your response will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

Hi there. Can anyone out there help me?

I am planning on going to Harbin for the Ice and Snow Festival in 2007 and need to know the closing date. I realise that it is weather dependent, but I have heard closing dates ranging anywhere from February 5 to March 1.

Also, are there any other things in China that I just HAVE TO see (other than the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors)? Likewise, anything that I really should give a BIG MISS! I will be travelling for approximately 5 weeks and may never get the chance to go back again. My plan so far is Beijing, Harbin, Hohhot,X'ian,Tibet,Hong Kong,Shanghai....and whatever comes in between.

Personal favourites or dislikes...any feedback is appreciated - good or bad!!

Thankyou everybody.

hey there,
I was wondering if there are any cheap hotels or hostels really close by the "centre street". If so, how much??? I have an epic adventure in february and would love nice cheap SAFE(probably most important) accommodation...If no cheap places near the "centre Street", where are they? are they close enough to see all the site of Harbin! Cheers!

Thomas

I will be travelling to Beijing from about Dec 22 - Jan 20 this month, and I am trying to squeeze in a weekend trip to Harbin to see Unit 731 and the Ice Festival from Jan 12-14. My questions are:
1) Will these two sights be open on Friday/Saturday/Sunday if I take an overnight train from Beijing on Thursday and arrive Friday?
2) Would the previous weekend be a better time to go (Jan 5-7)? This would be the only other time I could go.
3) Is it better to take a train or fly? As long as the train is safe and reliable I have no problem using that method.
4) I have a pretty good digital camera -- should I be worried it will freeze or break if I try to take pictures in the extreme cold?

Thanks so much for your help!

Hi! I'll be in Harbin towards the end of Dec e.g 28th. I'm travelling with a travel agent & and they told me that I would get the chance to admire the ice carving & its finish piece...I'm a bit worried if there's nothing to see.Can anyone share his/her experiences ?

TQ so much.

BEIJING, HARBIN, SHENYANG.
Travelling alone. Seeking travel companion. Would appreciate VT members who are kind enough and can spare a time to meet for meals, tea/beer.
Fellow travellers who are keen for companionship can be for one or all of the cities mentioned.
Will land in BEIJING on January 10, 2007 heading straight to HARBIN for 5 days by Train, onwards to SHENYANG for a brief stay (perhaps 2 days), then to DANDONG - both cities in Liaoning Province. Back to BEIJING around January 19/20 visiting the best places BEIJING has to offer.
I am a Male, Malaysian Chinese, speak, read and write English. Also speak fluent Mandarin (Putonghua - the language of communication in China).
Thank you.