Harbin Travel Forum

We just got the news in America, that Harbin is having a pollution crisis, and that there is no running water.

I can't imagine what it must be like, especially during the cold season.

Good luck, pengyoumen, we in America think of you. I hope you get your water back very soon.

Hi, fellow travellers,

Tried getting tips on Harbin and Heilongjiang on this website, but found very little information. We are thinking of adventuring to Harbin in late Jan 06. Would you kindly tell me:
(a) whether we could experience snow fall in the city?
(b) what are the places of interest?
(c) what recommendations for a `warm-blooded' person (I live in the tropics)?
Thank you in advance. Thank you.

We end our trans Siberian journey in Vladivostok in January 2006 - the 10th to 13th of January. What days are there flights to Harbin at that time of year?

My friend and I are planning to Harbin around 24 /Dec ~ 31/Dec'05.
May I know will we able to see the ice & snow sculpture especially at night with colorful spotlight before their opening ?
Note that the opening usually is around 5th Jan.

Thanks.
Jo

Hello,

My wife and I are planning to go to Harbin the 3rd week in January 2006 to see Ice Festival and sight of ciy. Since, it is dead winter I am wondering what kind of transport is available to get around in the city? Sorry, for the silly question, but I live in Texas and not a winter person.
Thank you,
Barry

Did anyone know any contact information for Harbin ice hockey team?

Does anyone have contact details of the Ice Hotel in the Harbin area?

I am trying to find the phone number of the Modern hotel in Harbin, but can't find it on the internet, and the travel agents here are unwilling to provide it to me! It is rather urgent, as I want to try and go to Harbin in the next two weeks!

Hi all,
I am looking at going to Harbin during the second half of Feb, but are the ice sculptures still there?
I will only be in China for the remainder of this year, so if I want to see it (which I do) I figure I should do it soon:-)
If you have any tips on other things to see and do while there, please let me know. Also info on accommodation would be highly appreciated!
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Ni Hao Pengyoumen:

I am going to visit UNIT731 museum on January 10 or 11, 2005.

I have important questions from American-Chinese professors for staff at UNIT731 museum.

My question is:
Can I expect someone at UNIT731 museum to speak English?

and, if not,

What is the best way to find an English student to accompany me? Should I go to Heilongjiang University?

Thank you.

any travelors/locals from Harbin who is throwing (know of) a cool/fun/traditional/speical/(ANY?!) christmas party? looking for such an event/occasion for shooting a travel program Xmas special. any tips about harbin are warmly welcome. many thinks!

hi, friends

where can i buy some russian goods? paintings, crafts, cameras, music instruments...... is there a market to sell them?

dear Harbin Friends,
planned arriving (I hope...) in Harbin on Oct 19th 2004,
I was not able to get on internet to download, any map of Harbin city.
questions:
is somebody able to tell me where I can find it on the web to download or can some body send it to me urgently.

Does somebody know where the Ice rink/Stadium (Hockey and figure Skating) is located in Harbin in order to find out which hotel is close to its location??

All is urgent, I tried to get in touch with somebody who declares to stay in harbin, but I didn't get any answer

Thanks
Michael-Italia

Hello
I would like to know the price of a traint ticket from Harbin to Vladivostok in second class or third if it exist in this traject. And also Beijing to Harbin in hard sleeper or soft seat (i read that soft seat is not always available is that true?). I would also know what interesting things has this city to see in summer (because i read about interesting things in winter) and any cheap place to stay B&B stile.
Lots of thanks in advance !!!!

I plan to visit Beijing in April & pay a trip there to Harbin & Yabuli for skiing, can anyone advise me how is the snow condition during that period??? worth to pay a visit there??

Jenny

Hi... I will b going to Beijing on the 2nd week of March and plan to drop by at Harbin for 2 days. Will i still be able to see all those marvellous ice scrupture and the ice lantern? That is our main purpose in visiting Harbin. What will the temp. b like then?
Will appreciate any feedback.
Thanks.

I will be in Beijing from Jan. 28 for three weeks. I am planning trips to Xi'an and perhaps Lhasa. I wonder if a flight to Harbin for one or two days to see the Lantern Festival is worth the money. When would be the best date? What else of interest is there to see there? Is one day enough? Thanks.

When does snow usually start falling in Harbin? I'm planning a trip there in Dec 2002 and hope to see real snow (especially my 7 year old son). We are not able to travel in Jan/Feb because his school term will start then.