[2025 Harbin Attraction] Travel Guide for Russian Style Town (Updated Jun)

|Hengdaohezi half-day tour. This year, the small town of Hengdaohezi in Mudanjiang, Northeast China, is 🔥 Although many netizens claim to have photographed the 'Hokkaido' style But in fact, this is a town that rose with the construction of the railway by the Russians. Unlike the crowded and bustling Snow Town This century-old town is quiet and simple 🚉Travel strategy: Depart from Harbin, take a high-speed train for an hour and a half 🗓Itinerary: Half-day tour for photo check-in Just walk around and take pictures, 2-3 hours is enough. It starts to get dark at three o'clock. If you want to take good pictures, it is recommended to arrive early. But it's too cold here, it's recommended to find a photographer to press the shutter. There are many independent photographers here and various one-stop studios. But recently it's too hot here, it's recommended to book a schedule online in advance. If you want to go to the mountains and rivers, be sure to pay attention to anti-skid! If you don't want to walk and freeze, it is recommended to hire a car for the whole journey, 50-100 per hour One-day tour for photo + tiger garden sightseeing The Tiger Garden in Hengdaohezi is the largest breeding base for Northeast Tigers in the world It is usually a car + walking tour, about 1-2 hours away from the town by car 7-8 minutes. If you have time, I strongly recommend going to see it! 📝Note tips: Must keep warm! Don't overestimate your cold resistance

1⃣️ Address: Xiaochiling Beach, Lingshui Li Autonomous County, Hainan Province 🏖️ 2⃣️ Ticket: Free 3⃣️ Transportation: Fly to Sanya Phoenix International Airport ✈️ → Take a high-speed train 🚅 directly to "Lingshui Station" → Then a 30-minute taxi ride 🚖 4⃣️ Environment: The beach features a helicopter 🚁 pad, a large seaside pavilion, and a seawater swimming pool. 5⃣️ Best Time to Visit: 6:00-9:00 AM or 17:00-19:30 PM 🌴【5 Must-Visit Beaches in Lingshui】🌴 1⃣️📍 Qingshui Bay 🌊 Endless photo ops with wedding props, glass-clear waters, seaside boardwalks, and Monument Valley-inspired scenery. 2⃣️📍 Xiaochiling The hidden gem where these photos were taken, near the Diamond Coast residential area. 3⃣️📍 Fuli Bay Massive coastal rocks 🪨, a cliffside highway, a seaside café ☕️, and a pavilion overlooking Coconut Island 🌴. 4⃣️📍 Xiangshui Bay Pristine white sand and glass-clear waters, plus a blue-and-orange Monument Valley and a beachside bar 🏖️. 5⃣️📍 Freedom Lighthouse Filming location for *Lost in the Stars*—this is the lighthouse under which the heroine met her fate. Nearby, a white-sand beach and a new seaside café await. 【Hainan Travel Tips for August】 1⃣️ Hainan’s summer isn’t as hot as you’d think—27°C mornings/evenings, 33°C midday. Skip the noon sun, and you won’t even need AC with the ocean breeze. 2⃣️ Essentials: Sun umbrella ⛱️ + UV-protective clothing 🧥 + SPF 50 sunscreen 🧴! 3⃣️ For sunburns: Apply aloe vera gel 10 times—you’ll heal by morning! ❤️ **Mudanjiang** 🎗️ **Day 1⃣: Suifenhe Day Trip** 🚅 Outbound: Mudanjiang 06:01 → Suifenhe 07:25 (¥21.5) 🚅 Return: Suifenhe 17:08 → Mudanjiang 18:19 (¥51) 🗺 Itinerary (see Map 5): ⛅️ Morning: Longxugou Pedestrian Street (morning market) → Dabai Lou → Locomotive Square → CER Railway Workers’ Site → Xinhua Street → CER Memory Hall → Revolutionary Martyrs’ Monument → Christian Church → City Museum → Rentoulou ☀️ Lunch: Maxim’s (Russian cuisine) / Katyusha / Donya 🌤 Afternoon: Suifenhe Border Gate (¥50) → Igor Russian Market / Ross Empire 🛵 Rent e-scooters for city travel. 🌸 **Must-Visit Spots** 1⃣ Longxugou Pedestrian Street: Bustling morning market with local treats like fried leek dumplings and frozen pears (¥2-3/jin). 8⃣ Suifenhe Christian Church: Built in 1913, a classic European-style landmark. 9⃣ Suifenhe Museum: Showcases 2,000+ cultural artifacts with photogenic exteriors. 1⃣1⃣ Maxim’s: Top-rated Russian restaurant (¥100+/person). Must-try: St. Petersburg caramel foie gras and borscht! 😋 **Day 2⃣: Hengdaohezi Day Trip** 🚂 Outbound: Mudanjiang 05:50 → Hengdaohezi (¥14.5) 🚂 Return: Depart to Harbin or other cities. 🗺 Itinerary (see Map 9): 🌸 Hengdaohezi Station → Church of the Assumption → Oil Painting Village → Railway Crossing → CER Museum → Russian Town → Railway Café → Hillside Photo Spot → Riverside Fireworks 🎇🌃 📸 **Photo Ops** 1⃣ Hengdaohezi Station: Iconic first stop. 3⃣ Oil Painting Village: Yellow cottages straight out of a fairy tale. **Pu’er** 🎗️ 📍 **Day 1**: Kunming → Jingmai Mountain (Stay amid ancient tea forests & sea of clouds) 🚗 Transport: Fly to Lancang Jingmai Airport (1h) or take a train (2-4h). ✅ Highlights: - **Wengji Ancient Village**: Millennia-old Brown ethnic hamlet—sip clay-pot roasted tea. - **Nuogang Water Village**: Dai stilt houses mirrored in ponds; rent ethnic outfits (¥20) for photos. - **Tea Picking**: Harvest large-leaf Pu’er and learn traditional processing (book with local farmers). 🍜 Dinner: Brown ethnic tea cuisine (tea-leaf omelet + tea-infused grilled fish). 🏡 Stay: Jingmai Mountain hotels or village homestays (cloud views guaranteed). 📍 **Day 2**: Sunrise at Dapingzhang Tea Garden → Nakeli (Tea Horse Road nostalgia) 🌄 Dawn: Cloud-shrouded tea mountains (arrive by 5:30 AM). 🚶 Afternoon: - **Nakeli Post**: Walk cobblestone caravan trails; try horse-caravan copper-pot rice. - **Woodblock Printing**: Craft Tea Road-themed art (¥50/person). 🍵 Hidden Gem: Stargaze at "Tea Ancestor Temple" with ancient-tree tea. 📍 **Day 3**: Sun River National Park (Panda Cubs + Coffee) 🐾 Morning: - **Rhinoceros Plateau**: Feed red pandas, spot gibbons (feeding fees apply). - **Jungle Trek**: Hunt wild mushrooms on 3km rainforest trails (seasonal in May!). ☕ Afternoon: - **Coffee Estate**: Sip "China’s Blue Mountain" brew; roast your own beans. 🍲 Dinner: Wa ethnic feast (suckling pig + chicken rice porridge). 📍 **Day 4**: Ximeng Wa Culture → Menglian Dai Ancient Town 🌋 Morning: - **Longmot Sacred Ground**: 3,000+ ox skulls in a ritual valley—utterly awe-inspiring. - **Muyiji Divine Valley**: 3,000-year-old petroglyphs narrating Wa history. - **Mengsuo Dragon Pool**: Hike around the holy lake; witness Wa ceremonies. 🛕 Afternoon: - **Nayun Ancient Town**: Explore 600-year-old Tusi Manor; try Dai-style grilled fish in banana leaves. 🎶 Night: Lahu ethnic bonfire party (reserve at Laodabao Village). **Donggang** 🎗️ 1️⃣ Rent bikes/e-scooters 🛵 by the shore. 2️⃣ A kids’ playground is available for energy-burning tots. 3️⃣ Feed seagulls with bread/sausage (sold affordably onsite). 4️⃣ Venice Water Town: Euro-style shops perfect for photos. 5️⃣ Gondola rides 🚢 (from April 1)—pricey but scenic. 🍽 Nearby Eats: Trendy restaurants with Venice Water Town views. ⏳ Tight schedule? Visit one spot by day, then catch Donggang’s stunning sunset 🌆—a photographer’s dream!

📅 Day 1: ✅ St. Sophia Cathedral (1 hour) 🌟 Highlights: The largest Orthodox church in the Far East, with an exhibition of Harbin's history inside. The church opens at 9 am, when there are fewer people and it's easier to take photos. The lights at night are even more dreamy. ✅ Central Street (2 hours + lunch) 🌟 Highlights: Food and classic Baroque architecture Madieer popsicles, Huamei Western Restaurant (stewed beef + borscht, the view from the second floor is great), and the third floor of the Education Bookstore are must-see spots. ✅ Songhua River Sightseeing Belt (1.5 hours) 🌟 Itinerary: Take a photo with the Flood Control Monument → Stroll along the river in Stalin Park → Take the cross-river cable car (in winter, you can walk across the Songhua River) The sunset here is super beautiful. ✅ Must-try: Sun Island Scenic Area (2 hours) 🌟 Highlights: Russian Town, Deer Park (feed the sika deer for CNY 10/portion), and Clumsy Bear Park (a must for families) 📅 Day 2: Old Harbin ✅ Laodaowai Chinese Baroque (3 hours) 🌟 Must-see spots: 1. Nan'erdao Street: Pure Hospital/Songguang Cinema Ruins 2. Beisandao Street: Laodingfeng's Sichuan-style mooncakes, Fanji Yong dumplings with smoked sauce 3. Intangible cultural heritage experience: Observe the making of century-old Chujia Guobaorou 4. Jingyu Street: Tianxingfu Flour Mill Site ✅ Ice and Snow World Night Show (4 hours) The lights turn on at 5 pm. It's cold to queue outside, so be sure to wear a warm baby. Only available from December to February each year. 🚉 Transportation tips: 1. Take Airport Bus Line 3 from Taiping Airport to Central Street (CNY 20/person) 2. Cross-river transportation: Cable car is CNY 50 one way, or you can walk across in winter. ❄️ Accommodation recommendations: We recommend staying near Central Street, as it's convenient to go anywhere.

📍Russian Village 🟣Price: 819 yen per adult when booked through trip.com! 🟣Crowding: Relatively empty 🟣Time required: 2-3 hours How to get there [By subway]🚇 Nearest station🚉Taipei (Subway Station) You can buy a 25 yuan round trip ticket from here and take a bus to a nearby area. [Taxi]🚕 You can't go all the way to your destination, so buy a ticket and take a bus just like you would for the subway. I came here because I wanted to drink borsch soup, and when I asked the staff inside they said they didn't have it, but when I went to the coffee shop that sells snacks, I found it, so I bought three tickets. There are no toilets in the building, but there are on the premises, so I recommend going beforehand🙆♀️ It's Russian-style, so I didn't have high expectations, but I had a lot of fun. I was especially impressed by the Russians selling strawberry candy 🥹 #0yentravel2025January #wintertravel

• Origin and Development: Russian Town is located in the Sun Island Scenic Area in Harbin. Its history can be traced back to the Middle East Railway period, when it was one of the main settlements of Russians in Northeast China. The town retains many buildings with Russian style, which witness the century-old historical changes of Harbin. Architectural Features • Architectural Style: The buildings in the town have a strong Russian style, including Renaissance, Baroque, Eclecticism, Art Nouveau and other styles from the 15th to 19th centuries. Most of the buildings are wooden structures with unique wooden fences, wooden balconies and jagged wooden decorations. • Architectural Function: These buildings are not only used for display, but also have exhibition halls, shops, restaurants and other functional areas, where visitors can visit, shop and dine. Cultural Experience • Folk Culture: The town has rich cultural exhibitions, such as the Russian folk culture exhibition area, including the Middle East Railway History Exhibition, Russian Folk Fun Exhibition, etc. Visitors can participate in home visits to learn about the life customs of the Russian people. • Art Performance: The town often holds Russian traditional song and dance performances, where visitors can enjoy authentic Russian dance and music. Food and Shopping • Food Experience: Visitors can taste authentic Russian food in the town, such as black bread, caviar, borscht and barbecue. • Shopping Fun: There are various shops in the town selling small souvenirs imported from Russia, such as pottery, tea sets, jewelry, watches, etc. • Transportation Guide: Visitors can take a bus or drive to the town, or take a ferry or cable car to get there. Russian Town is a tourist destination integrating history, culture and entertainment, providing visitors with a great opportunity to experience exotic customs without going abroad.

In winter, do you dream of escaping the hustle and bustle of the city and going to a quiet town to enjoy the tranquility of time? Today, let me take you to Hengdaohezi, an ideal winter town near Harbin. Hengdaohezi, a small town near Harbin, is famous for its unique Russian style and charming winter scenery. From Harbin, you can choose to take a train or carpool. After leaving the station, it is recommended to carpool to the old crossing before the first wave of people, as this will allow you to avoid the peak flow of people and better experience the tranquility of the town. Along the way, you will pass the Changlai Store intersection, and going up is Suiman Road, which is full of historical atmosphere. You can visit the Middle East Railway Museum to learn about the historical background of the town. Then, head to the building at 73 Xueyu Road, where you will find the rest pavilion of Hengdaohezi Russian Style Town, where you can take a break and enjoy the surrounding Russian-style wooden houses. If you want to take some unique photos, you might as well go to Dongshan Village and overlook the whole village from a high place. The scenery here will definitely make you linger. Of course, Hengdaohezi Station and the Church of the Virgin Mary are also must-see attractions, witnessing the changes of the town and the precipitation of history. Finally, don't forget to visit the Hengdao Art Museum and the Russian Style Town Tourist Service Center to learn more about the town's stories. In Hengdaohezi, in addition to enjoying the beautiful scenery, you can also try some local delicacies and feel the simplicity and enthusiasm of the town. Remember to take pictures in the alley behind Xueyu Road, where the scenery will definitely surprise you. Hengdaohezi, a town full of history and style, is waiting for you. Here, you can slow down and feel the tranquility of time.

There is a separate scenic spot in the Sun Island Scenic Area of Harbin, which requires a ticket to enter. The ticket is not expensive, and it is the Russian Style Town. This attraction has been built for many years, but it is well maintained, and every time I come, I can feel the unique Russian charm. There are several spots in the town that are good for taking pictures, as well as Russian restaurants and cafes. Right outside the scenic spot is the station for the Songhua River cable car crossing.

#harbintrip Cool place to visit especially if you enjoy to live the culture and heritage of the Soviets before they hand over Harbin to China. I gave it a 4-Star simply because while the place is hip to visit, the surroundings isn't. The walk from the main entrance of the Sun Island Scenic route is ridiculously far and that's gonna be painful if you visit harbin during winter...burrrrrrr!!!!

There is a paid attraction near the river in the Sun Island Scenic Area, called 'Russian Style Town', 58 yuan per ticket, at first I thought it was a bit expensive, looking inside through the gate, it seems to be some characteristic small houses, the sign at the door reads 'Middle East Railway Senior Staff Holiday Area', but I have already come here, with the idea of not missing it if I pass by , spend money to go in and take a look, once inside, I found that there are really not a few places worth taking photos, it's a pity that the clothes I wear don't match, if the little fairies who want to come to take photos, remember to prepare the 'props'.

When planning a trip to Harbin, Hengdaohezi Town is definitely a highlight not to be missed. The beauty here is intoxicating, not only cost-effective, but also has a picturesque winter style, making people feel as if they are in a fairy tale world. Dear travelers, especially the bean sprout moms who love to explore, here is a warm reminder: if you come to Harbin to play, be sure to reserve a day for this town that is like an oil painting - Hengdaohezi. 🚗Traffic guide: •High-speed rail travel: It only takes 1.5 hours from Harbin Station to Hengdaohezi East Station. It is recommended to take the train at 7:14 in the morning, and the return trip is scheduled for the 4:14 pm shift, so that you can perfectly capture the magnificent moments of sunrise and sunset, and the photos are even more beautiful. •Town traffic: After arriving at Hengdaohezi East Station, you can find local taxi services within ten minutes. Remember to keep the master's business card when you get off the car, so that you can contact the pick-up and drop-off in advance. 📷Selected photo check-in points: 1️⃣ Train track crossing: This place reproduces the classic charm of Little Kamakura, the yellow height limit pole and the white snow are interesting, and you can capture the strong Japanese style with a casual shot. 2️⃣ Russian-style town: Rows of light yellow houses echo the distant snow-capped mountains, and the smoke rises, just like a movie scene, vivid and charming. 3️⃣ Hengdaohezi Railway Station: The old town railway station is full of retro atmosphere, whether standing at the entrance of the stairs or taking a photo with the station, you can feel the unique charm of Russian architecture. 4️⃣ Mid-mountain viewing point: Back to the train station, go along the road on the left hand to the bridge hole and turn right to climb the mountain. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the top and overlook the whole town. 5️⃣ Oil Painting Village: Here, with the church as the background, combined with the Russian-style buildings on the street, take a panoramic photo of the street, full of artistic atmosphere. 6️⃣ Middle East Railway Locomotive Depot: This is a relatively quiet corner, with more than a dozen locomotives, few tourists, very suitable for quiet appreciation and photography. 🍱Food recommendation: 1. Hengdao Coffee Shop: A coffee shop transformed from a homestay, tasting roasted sweet potatoes in a warm hut, feeling a different warmth. 2. Northeast Restaurant: There are many authentic and affordable Northeast restaurants opposite the train station. You can choose any one and taste the delicious dishes carefully cooked by the locals. 🔔Travel tips: •❗️The temperature in Hengdaohezi is extremely low in winter, please be sure to bring down jackets, thick sweaters, snow boots, and match with hats, scarves, earmuffs and other full sets of warm equipment, and remember to stick on warm baby for heating. •💡Due to the fast consumption of mobile phone power in low temperature environment, make sure to carry a power bank with you. Charging facilities in the town are not common. •⏰Although the town is not big, it takes about half a day to walk all the way plus taking pictures and dining, so it is completely feasible to go back and forth in one day, and there is no need to stay overnight. Dear friends, this is today's share of Hengdaohezi travel guide. This town, which is only 1.5 hours away from Harbin by high-speed rail, has few people, beautiful scenery and high cost performance, you must not miss it! If you love to travel, come and experience this ice and snow romance from the Northeast!

#2024TravelWish Russian style town in Sun Island Scenic Area (Город в русском стиле) In December, the snow piled up. This Russian style adds to the romantic scene⛄️ The town has small wooden houses built by Russian expatriates when they lived in Harbin. There are different historical relics and exhibition halls in those cabins. Take you back to the early 19th century, when Western culture began to be introduced into Harbin. Harbin has become a center of multinational culture. It also tells the story of how Harbin grew from a small town to an important commercial and trade center in Northeast Asia. Increase your knowledge of history and make your journey more meaningful🫶🏻 📝: All exhibition halls are equipped with heating. If your phone is out of battery, you can go to the first cabin at the entrance to ask the staff to charge it. (They will be happy to serve you 🤗) It was thanks to them that I was able to record the rest of the night on my phone🫶🏻 Adult Tickets $65 Student Tickets $50 Children under 1.2 meters are free of charge Please keep warm 🧤🧥🥾🧣 Hope you will like this attraction📝 If there is a place I want to go in 2024, I want to go to Northeast China and Russia again🇨🇳🇷🇺 ##Russian flavor ##trip ##Harbin ##Winter travel notes

The Russian-style town in the Sun Island Scenic Area is a tourist area full of Russian style. The town retains dozens of Russian country villas and houses, and visitors can enter these buildings to feel the strong exotic atmosphere. Sometimes, you can even meet Russians who speak Chinese. They will enthusiastically explain the furniture and layout in the house to you, allowing you to understand Russian culture more deeply. The ticket for this town is very special, it is a commemorative passport. You can take it to stamp in various cottages to remember, leaving your footprints and memories. Many cottages in the town have different themes, such as "Century Time", which displays various exquisite clocks; and "Century Sound", which collects old records from all over the world. You can leave a message in each cottage to make your travel experience more colorful. During the peak tourist season, there will be Russian-style song and dance performances in the town, bringing a feast of vision and hearing to tourists. If you are interested, you can pay extra to watch these performances and feel the strong exotic cultural atmosphere.

Northern Europe, Baltic Sea, Russia Tour Eat, drink and have fun ~ Who doesn’t like it? The 20-day "Nordic, Baltic, and Russian" trip included 17 days of real fun, and we all agreed that the Chinese food we enjoyed in each country was delicious. The Chinese restaurants in Russia taste great~ As for western food, the restaurant we chose was very special and a complete surprise. When it comes to food, the main character is "potatoes", which make everyone become fools after eating them. Haha~ Actually most of the food is pretty good! As for accommodation, we have enjoyed rooms of different styles and we were all very satisfied. I had a lot of fun on this trip with 12 fellow travelers.

Russian street in Harbin. Its a amazing walk and its know to be the longest walking path in a street. You can have the famous harbin ice cream and see the beautiful ice sculptures. Its totally free to get in the street. Shopping malls and shopping carts are on both sides of the street. Colorful lights above and really friendly people around amusing time. I was there during Chinese new year so it was really cold. But according to the suggestions this is the best time to visit the place. It was really a breath taking experience. #harbin #harbintour

Russian Town Address: Pingyuan St, Songbei Qu, Haerbin Shi, Heilongjiang Sheng (On Sun Island) Price: 10 yuan Until the middle of the last century, there were dachas of Russians living in Harbin. Now there are only a dozen houses left, but in general it is interesting to see. Some houses now have shops selling Russian chocolate and alcohol. But mostly the houses are closed, which is a pity. It would be interesting to see what's left inside. We were the only visitors, actually I don't know why, I expected to see more people. It was a big surprise to see the birch trees, it immediately reminded me of Russia. #themepark

As soon as you arrive at the entrance you receive a little Russian passport to stamp at each ‘house’ you enter, then keep as a souvenir - this was interesting! I felt like I was in Russia!

The World Cup has once again made Russia the focus of the world. Many qualified people have gone to Russia to watch the ball. In China, one city is deeply influenced by Russia. It is Harbin with Eastern Moscow. In the Sun Island Scenic Area in Harbin, there is a unique Russian-style town. The whole town consists of 27 villas and houses with Russian style. The colorful buildings blend well with the green trees and flowers, just like they came to the Russian countryside.