Things to do & places to visit in Heilongjiang, China

Heilongjiang #21 destination in China 2023. The average rating score is 4.29 based on 7.958 traveler reviews, of 543 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Harbin, current date and time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 15:59.

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General weather summary in April

55°F - 32°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Cold and breezy

Feels like

14%

Chance of rain

40.0 millimeters

Amount

17.1 mph

Wind speed

49%

Humidity

13.5

Daylight length

4:50 AM

Sunrise

6:18 PM

Sunset

52%

Cloud cover

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5.0 Harbin Forest Park (22 reviews)
- Chilly place to hang out
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Parks • Forests

Came to chill out on a chilly autumn day. Didn’t see many leaves turning red yet. Soon this park will be closing for the winter weather, which arrives in Harbin sooner than for most of China. See more..
4.5 Harbin Ice and Snow World (1.502 reviews)
- Definitely a visual feast
Amusement & Theme Parks

I visited this place on Christmas day around 4:30pm and it was getting crowded. Upon entering the theme park, I was amazed by the colorful illuminated ice buildings & sculptures. I spent 3 hours visiting the entire place. Suggest you do not join a group tour, as I heard a guide giving a local group only 1 hour to explore the place. There are a few eateries such as KFC, but they are really crowded. In addition to the meals & snacks, these places are great to take a break from the freezing weather. Be warned that the ice slides attract long queues. The queues were confusing. I soon realised there were 3 queues, with 3 different slide levels. My estimates is the shortest slide queue is about 30 mins, the medium slide queue is 1 hour while the most popular longest slide queue is 2 to 3 hours. Hence, if you are keen, I suggest you come before 3pm and join the queue for the longest slide. By then, the sky will be dark and the ice buildings will be fully lit up. See more..
4.5 Zhongyang Pedestrian Street (1.059 reviews)
- Loved seeing the artists at work!
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

I love that this whole city has been turned into a Winter Wonderland! This street is full of sculptors working on their pieces (meaning by CNY they’ll all be finished!) and the only place I’ve really seen what I expected of the ice festival. The street itself is like every other city across China. Tons of commercial and international brand name shops, fast food chains, and repetitive gift shops selling overpriced souvenirs (in this case, mostly Churin food products and Russian tchotchkes). There are a ton of restaurants and bars along side streets, so that’s what I’d recommend if you’re looking for a meal. See more..
4.5 Sun Island (Tai Yang Dao) (773 reviews)
- Incredible snow sculptures
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Islands

I was a little surprised that this place was a lot more expensive than the famous ice festival entrance fee. Despite being overpriced, it’s worth visiting to see the spectacular snow sculptures. These are true works of art, unlike the ice buildings at the main ice festival. It only took a little over an hour to walk through, but you could stay a lot longer if you want to do the ice slides and skating, etc. See more..
4.5 Unit 731 Museum (152 reviews)
- auschwitz of the east
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums

spent 3 hours at the site. well worth the time to comprehend this lesser known but horrific atrocity in the second world war. take the metro the xinjiang road station (southernmost stop) See more..
4.5 Volga Manor (151 reviews)
- Museums, Churches, slides and ski.
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Me and my fiance came here as part of a tour group. And I have to say this place was definitely on top of our list for best places we visited in Harbin during our 1 week stay. It's a bit far from the main area of Harbin so getting a tour group is reccomend to drive you there and back. The price of the theme park was 150¥ Kuai and included a decent Russian lunch meal. The Manor itself is nice and beautiful and offers a very exciting ice slide. And nearby is also a small hill for anyone wanting to learn how to ski. There is a Russian Vodka museum with a cool and very beautiful underground bar. The employees here were all helpful and nice. For the price of 150¥ paid to the tour group it included the bus ride there and back, 3-4 hours to see everything and lunch I highly reccomend this place to visit. We went during non peak times on a Wednesday. See more..
4.5 Harbin Snow Fair (141 reviews)
- Harbin Snow World
Spent 2-3 hours Cultural Events

This is one of them lifetime events, a lot of people have heard about the ice festyival but few hear of the Snow World. The workmanship and scale as well as the imagination of these works of art are breathtaking. Yes it is cold -27 when we were there, but they have areas in the exhibition which are heated to give you respite. Go on the snow slide there too, great fun See more..
4.5 Harbin Ice Lantern Show (101 reviews)
- Top attraction
Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Cultural Events

This is far the top attraction. You can skip something else but do not miss this. This took my breath away. But it needs to be done at night. Dress warmly. See more..
4.5 Ice Festival Harbin (83 reviews)
- Beijing-Harbin Tour
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Cultural Events

Harbin, the capital of China's frigid Heilongjiang province in the northest, plays host to China's biggest ice sculpture festival every January. The event is rooted in the region's ancient tradition of ice lantern making, and the modern-day incarnation of these lighted vessels are giant, elaborate scupltures made of ice, plastic and colored lights. Many tourists are unprepared for just how cold the region can get in winter, but the temperatures are perfect for allowing these grandiose ice exhibits from local and international artists to survive outdoors. Winter sports such as ice skating and sledding are popular side attractions. See more..
4.5 Harbin Forest Botanical Garden (69 reviews)
- One of the best outdoor spots in Harbin!
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Parks • Forests

We have always LOVED going to the Botanical garden! We go as often as we can in spring, summer and fall. It's closed in the winter. It is huge and the kids can run and play without worrying about cars! Lots of green grass, a pond, water bridges, a neat looking castle, trails, benches, water sprinklers, 3 seater bikes to rent, and most of all LOTS of Chinese brides getting their pictures taken! On a Saturday in the summer we have counted over 50 brides with various colored dresses! A great place to picture taking for sure. There are also some fun water rides, like little boats to rent and ride. The price is also pretty cheap making it a great choice for the family! See more..
4.5 Shuangfeng Forest (68 reviews)
- Beautiful snow experience
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Forests

Also known as China Snow Town (中国雪乡), it is about 5 to 6 hours journey from Harbin city. As such, majority of visitors will do a 2D1N trip. Be warned that the accommodation (typically family inns) are rather expensive and yet provide basic amenities. Nevertheless, this snow town attracts lots of local visitors during the winter season. The snow is beautiful, soft and thick. The town is essentially one long street, nestled in a valley surrounded by the thick mountain forest. Along this street are mainly eateries, inns, convenience stores as well as street vendors. What I love most are the traditional houses covered with thick snow. At night, the whole town is lit up by the red lanterns hanging outside their houses and on the streets, making the snow town a great place to wander and unwind. See more..
4.5 Temple of Bliss (Jile Si) (68 reviews)
- Truly beautiful in the snow!
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

Maybe it’s just as wonderful during the rest of the year too but I can truly recommend it when snow-covered: it was majestic! Definitely worth trying to explore as much as you can because it goes on a lot further than it originally appears. See more..
4.5 Wudalianchi (Five Big Linking Lakes) (56 reviews)
- scenic old cone volcano landscape
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Bodies of Water • Mountains • Lookouts

I saw eight or so volcanoes. There are five lakes joined together with a lava scape. You need to ride a shuttle cart down to the lakes through a combination of lava fields and relatively untouched woodlands. lots of pretty birch trees along the way. If you've been to Hawaii it might not blow you away but if you've never seen lava and you're in China, go for it. It's a major trek to get here though unless you're in Harbin or vicinity. See more..
4.5 Heilongjiang Science and Technology Museum (41 reviews)
- Great for family and children.
Monday: Science Museums

This is the type of museum in which you interact with the exhibits having the opportunity to intender how science works. Very well equipped, clean, organized, huge space, various attractions, three spacious floors, large parking lot, finally, a great attraction in Sun Island, Harbin. See more..
4.5 Zhalong Nature Reserve (37 reviews)
- Wonderful place
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Very attraction to the heart. The red crown cranes are so beautiful and elegant especially when they fly sliding the sky. One must think that they are from the heaven. The swamps are environment friendly with clear water and blue sky and high grass that sing while the wind comes. See more..
4.5 Harbin Grand Theatre (35 reviews)
- Magnificent!
Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Theaters

Beautiful modern architecture (MAD) seen from the outside, but it is worth taking a tour of the inside and see the magnificent wood work. See more..
4.5 Beijicun Forest Park (31 reviews)
- Interesting landmark
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks • Forests

Literally the northernmost village in China. There are good enough attractions in the village for a 1-2 day visit. The Oroqen Museum and a boat ride in Heilongjiang are the highlights. There are also lots of landmarks to take a photo with. Most of the souvenir shops sell Russian dolls, dried fungus and blueberry products (e.g. juice and candies). See more..
4.5 Harbin Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral (24 reviews)
- Catholic Church in Harbin
Religious Sites

Still active catholic church. Their mass time is Sunday 6.30am, 8.00am & 5.30pm. There is only Chinese Mass. Located at dongdazhi street. See more..
4.5 Putuo Mountain Religious Scenic (22 reviews)
- Pilgrimage destination, for Buddhists
Religious Sites

We went to Putuo mountain by coach, approximately four hours from Shanghai plus a brief ferry trip. The scenes are clean, views are splendid with many temples and huge Buddhas to visit. Downside to this was the lack of non-tourist oriented restaurants (meaning high prices for grease spoon food) and very average hotels. See more..
4.5 Daguangming Temple (21 reviews)
- It's a hike!
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites

I'm sure there's some reason why so many temples are on top of mountains. This is no exception; so, expect to do some hiking. On the day of my hike up the mountain, there were some new temple facilities under construction, but much of the existing complex was accessible. What was most striking for me was the plethora of wildflowers growing in various places, which made the hike more pleasant. Overall, it's a peaceful hike and good for taking pictures. See more..
4.5 Beifang Forest Zoo (20 reviews)
- 春末夏初有点冷清的动物园
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Zoos

当时天气有点凉，所以动物园里人不算多，还下点小雨。印象最深的就是当时正是棕熊发情的时节！感觉最好的是能在老虎、狮子还有狼身边走过的感觉，不过机会很少。没看见熊猫，就是有只小熊猫！想跟长颈鹿合个影，它们却都被关在房子里！可以喂大象吃苹果，他什么都不怕，可以随便摸，感觉很亲切！这只大鸟保持这个姿势很久，吸引了很多人给他照相，他还会看镜头呢！ See more..
4.5 Longsha Park (18 reviews)
- Amazing beautiful park with so much activity
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Parks

I visited the park 2 mornings in a row when staying in Qiqihar. Arrived at 545A. The park was bustling. People were everywhere doing tai chi, dancing, singing, ping pong, badminton, photography, exercising. It was invigorating. Beautiful sculptures and buildings. There were hundreds of lotus blossoms. One of my favorites of Qiqihar. See more..
4.5 Daxinganling Mohe County (17 reviews)
- Beautiful scenery
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

When I first get to Mohe city, I was surprised to see its unique buildings which are quite different from other cities in China. The streets are wide and spaciously lay out. Nature is everywhere in Mohe county and it's easy to join a local tour (small group) to explore the Northern forests and rivers in the area. I highly recommend the place if you are a nature lover. If you cone during the warm season, you can even go further into inner Mongolia to visit the big prairie. See more..
4.5 Diaoshuilou Waterfall (17 reviews)
- 美丽吊水楼瀑布
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Waterfalls

记得那是在大二的时候，和寝室的兄弟们集体去镜泊湖游玩，美丽的镜泊湖景色秀丽，吊水楼瀑布更是著名景点，我们是夏季去的，水量充沛时，瀑布蔚为壮观，冬季则形成冰挂的感觉更是别有一番风味，瀑布附近还有悬崖跳水吉尼斯世界纪录保持者狄焕然的表演 See more..
4.5 Exhibition Hall of Arts and Crafts of Ice and Snow (16 reviews)
- Snow and Ice world in Sun island
Speciality Museums

Every year in the winter,City Harbin is dressing itself into a white-snow girl,and millions of people from all over the world come here to see it, especially to the Snow and Ice world in Sun island,you will find ice and the snow everywhere,the lights in the ice shines and make it more attractive. See more..
4.5 Wuying Forest Park (14 reviews)
- 亲近大自然
Parks • Forests

景观的话还没有市区里南山公园的好里面倒是到处都是树木森林不过一直在里面走看不到这片森林只缘身在此山中吧空气是很好的里面有座高塔可以俯瞰全景挺高挺吓人的到最上面还晃的厉害不过我为了拍照豁出去了 See more..
4.5 Songhua River (13 reviews)
- Pure adrenaline
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bodies of Water

From Jilin by boat is a quiet 30 min trip but once you get to the 5 Tigers Island (amusement park), it's a different world altogether. You could enjoy the trip via speed boat or regular ferry. It's fun either way. There people are very kind and it is gonna be a cheerful experience. Have fun!! See more..
4.0 Saint Sophia Cathedral (620 reviews)
- Elegant cathedral
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

I visited this cathedral in the evening. It was beautiful with the lighting, providing an atmosphere of serenity & romance. As a major attraction, expect the surrounding square to be lively. If your time permits, suggest you visit during the day as well as evening to fully appreciate its beauty. See more..
4.0 Sophia Square (540 reviews)
- Wonderful Russian Orthodox Church
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

About a 15 min walk from the hotel, and visited every day during my 3-day visit (closed on Mondays, can only be viewed from the outside). The church has very nice elements and details inside, a QR code is required to visit it. In the city I have visited several other churches, but this is definitely recommended. See more..
4.0 Harbin Polarland (338 reviews)
- Great little ocean park
Spent 2-3 hours Aquariums

Harbin Polarland is the first polar amusement park in the world. It’s one of the four major scenic spots in Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. It is a national AAAA level scenic spots with unique themed entertainment in China. "Polar Whale Performers" perfectly shows the most famous polar animal stars with seven themed performances at a world level. It has an unique polar beluga subaqueous show and the top two female animal trainers in China. They both create a world-touching legend ——The Heart Of Ocean! The little Antarctic penguin Mumble who was the first born in inland city all over the world is a happy angel. He is also Harbin tourism mascot. The Chinese funniest polar bear brothers Tangji and Hede,Russian walrus Eno and Eva,magic star sea lion Billy and his super star team, will present a fantastic polar performance for you. See more..