Heilongjiang
Heilongjiang is a province in northeast China. It is the northernmost and easternmost province of the country and contains China's northernmost point (in Mohe City along the Amur) and easternmost point (at the confluence of the Amur and Ussuri rivers). The province is bordered by Jilin to the south and Inner Mongolia to the west. It also shares a border with Russia (Amur Oblast, Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Khabarovsk Krai, Primorsky Krai and Zabaykalsky Krai) to the north and east. The capital and the largest city of the province is Harbin. Among Chinese provincial-level administrative divisions, Heilongjiang is the sixth-largest by total area, the 20th-most populous, and the second-poorest by GDP per capita after only Gansu province. The province takes its name from the Amur river which marks the border between the People's Republic of China and Russia. Heilongjiang has significant agricultural production, and raw materials, such as timber, oil, and coal.
One-Day Heilongjiang Tour Itinerary Recommendations
Theme:
Kingdom of Ice & Snow + Russian Charm + Northern Wilderness
Suitable for:
Short trips around Harbin, with winter being the prime season
Practical Tips
Packing Guide:
Winter essentials: Heavy down jacket + snow boots + touchscreen gloves + heat pads (-20℃ is normal)
Ticket Prices:
Ice-Snow World ¥298，Yabuli Ski ¥180/2hrs，Snow Village ¥120
Must-Try Foods:
Harbin: Sweet & sour pork, Russian bread
Snow Village: Candied hawthorns, grilled red sausage
Yabuli: Stewed chicken with hazel mushrooms
Optimization Tips:
Short on time? Skip Sun Island, focus on Central Ave + Ice-Snow World
Snow Village ideally needs 2 days (1-day round-trip is rushed)
Summer alternative: Wudalianchi Volcano Geopark (lava landscapes + cold springs)
(Note: Attractions are far apart—focus on one area per day!)
Option 1:
Harbin City Highlights (Ice-Snow + Russian Architecture)
Best for:
First-time visitors, urban culture lovers
Transport:
Walking + taxi
08:30-10:30 Saint Sophia Cathedral
Byzantine-style landmark with Harbin architectural exhibits inside
11:00-12:30 Central Avenue
Try Ma Dieer ice cream & Kvass, admire century-old European buildings
12:30-14:00 Russian Lunch
Recommended: Huamei Western Restaurant (beef stew, borscht)
14:30-17:00 Sun Island Snow Expo (Winter) / Polarland (Other Seasons)
Winter: Giant snow sculptures | Summer: Beluga whale shows
17:30-19:00 Harbin Ice-Snow World (Dec-Feb only)
Dazzling ice lanterns at night, don’t miss the mega ice slide
19:30 Dinner at Lao Dao Wai Baroque District
Try: Zhang Bao Pu steamed pork bun
Option 2:
Yabuli Ski Adventure (Winter Exclusive)
Best for:
Ski enthusiasts, thrill-seekers
Transport:
1.5-hour high-speed rail from Harbin to Yabuli West
06:30-08:00 Take morning High-speed Railway to Yabuli
09:00-12:00 Yabuli Ski Resort
Beginners: New Sports Committee Ski Area | Pros: Challenge advanced slopes
12:30-13:30 Northeast Farmhouse Feast
Iron pot stewed goose + frozen pears
14:00-16:00 Forest Hot Springs
"Fire & ice" contrast experience (bring swimwear)
17:00 Return to Harbin
Option 3:
China Snow Fairyland (Photographer’s Paradise)
Best for:
Photography lovers, romantic travelers
Transport:
Chartered car/tour group (5-hour drive from Harbin)
05:00-10:00 Drive to Shuangfeng Forest Farm (Snow Village)
10:30-15:00 Snow Village Experiences:
Shoot "snow mushroom" cottages → Dog sledding → Hiking dreamy trails
12:00 Lunch at Snow Charm Street
Frozen persimmons + Northeast "kill-pig" stew