St. Sophia Cathedral

✅Clothing Head: Hat + Ear Covers + Mask Upper body: Down jacket + Thick sweater + Thermal underwear + Gloves + Scarf Lower body: Thick pants + Thermal pants + Thick socks + Snow boots ✅Accommodation: Atour Hotel on Friendship Road, Central Street, Harbin 1. The hotel is right by the Songhua River, you can take a walk by the river; it's 2 kilometers away from Central Street, half an hour's walk, the location is very convenient 2. The high floors of the hotel can directly see the night view and sunset of the Songhua River 3. Breakfast is served until 10:30, very sincere; Atour fans all know that Atour's breakfast is very rich, and it will change according to each city, this Atour breakfast even has silkworm pupae, which is quite amazing haha 4. Atour members can delay check-out until 16:00 in the afternoon, which is convenient for going straight to Snow Village Yabuli after strolling around Harbin ✅Itinerary 1️⃣DAY1: Harbin→Central Street→Saint Sophia Cathedral→Songhua River→Ice and Snow World 📍Central Street: A street for food and shopping, 1450 meters long, built in 1900, the buildings along the street are all Baroque style, very beautiful; here I ate Lao Chang spring rolls and Madieer popsicles (5 yuan, basically one per person, super delicious) 📍Saint Sophia Cathedral: Very historical, grand and solemn in appearance, the decorations and pictures inside are extremely exquisite, the ticket is 35 yuan 📍Songhua River: The frozen Songhua River is too cool, people can walk on it, and there are some entertainment projects, such as dog sledding (I feel so sorry for the dogs, it's heartbreaking) 📍Ice and Snow World: Highly recommended, beautiful day and night! All the buildings are made of ice and snow sculptures, it's super cold inside, be sure to wear a couple more pairs of socks 2️⃣DAY2: Harbin→Yabuli Ski Resort It's 230 kilometers from Harbin to Yabuli, a 3-hour drive; I was super excited to see such a high ski resort for the first time, the tracks are divided into advanced, intermediate, and beginner, for me who is skiing for the first time, I can only go to the beginner's track, if you are particularly interested in skiing, you can also hire a coach, skiing for 3 hours (including snow shoes, ski poles, snowboard) 3️⃣DAY3: Yabuli Ski Resort→Ya Snow Post Station→Big Bald Mountain→Ice and Snow Gallery→Snow Village 📍Ya Snow Post Station: There are plank roads, forest wildlife park, bandit nest Weihu Village; the package ticket is 168 yuan 📍Ice and Snow Gallery: There is a forest nature trail suitable for tourists to walk, and there is also a Northeast Wildlife Park to visit (bears, dogs, deer, wild boars, etc.) 📍Snow Village: No one can escape the beauty of Snow Village!! Snow Village is not big, but the mushroom houses covered by snow are just too beautiful PS: There is currently a round-trip direct bus from Harbin to Snow Village, 120 yuan/person

📣Harbin three-day tour is here! 👕👗Harbin battle robe: You must wear down jackets, hats and gloves, wear cotton boots, it's really super cold in winter! Freeze through in minutes! 📣Attractions: 1️⃣Ice and Snow World (must go) (Included project) Ticket: 328 yuan/adult (non-local) ‼️Recommended must-do activities: ✅Super big slide (scan the code for appointment on the hour or half hour)✅Ferris wheel (recommended to do after dark, the lights are super beautiful)✅Various ice sculptures, performances ⚠️Tips: Recommended 13:00~18:00 (the sky will gradually darken, good for taking pictures) 2️⃣Saint Sophia Cathedral (very close to Central Street) 🕐Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 🎫Admission ticket: 20 yuan/ticket; Students, children 15 yuan/ticket; There will be some piano, violin and other music performances inside! ⚠️Tips: Recommended play time is 1~2 hours, go to Central Street for meal time, 10~15 minutes walk! 3️⃣Central Street (all day, no tickets) 🥣Food: Madieer popsicles, big sugar-coated haws, Anna cheese sticks, chimney bread, old kitchen pot meat! 4️⃣Snow Village (optional) 🎫Ticket: 120 yuan/ticket 🚘Transportation: Chartered car is the most convenient ⚠️Tips: It's just one street, the snow mushrooms are the best, it's recommended to go to Mohe! 5️⃣Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No.6 (Latest news: You can go in for photos!) 🚘Transportation: Subway "Nanzhi Road" station, suitable for taking pictures! 6️⃣Site of the 731st Troop of the Japanese Invading China (Really recommended, remember history) 🎫Ticket: Free (reservation before entering the museum) 🕐Opening hours: Closed on Monday, usually 9:00-16:30 ✅Recommended visit time: 2~3 hours ‼️‼️Recommended play: 1️⃣Lazy three-day tour: Day1: Place of residence—Harbin; Day2: Ice and Snow World—Saint Sophia Cathedral—Central Street; Day3: Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No.6—Yabuli Skiing 2️⃣Special Forces Route: Day 1: Place of residence—Harbin—Saint Sophia Cathedral—Central Street; Day 2: Songhua River—Ice and Snow World—Night Market; Day 3: Snow Village/Skiing 3️⃣Classic three-day tour: Day 1: Place of residence—Harbin; Day 2: Saint Sophia Cathedral—Central Street—Ice and Snow World; Day 3: Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No.6— Songhua River —731 Troop Site

I went to Harbin with a friend and played solidly for a week. It was so cold, but it was really beautiful. I have compiled some of my personal travel experiences for your reference. Travel Equipment Prepare a set of thermal underwear, thin velvet base long sleeves for outer wear, knee cotton pants, windproof and waterproof trousers, down jacket, wool sweater or high collar sweater, down jacket, snow boots, disposable slippers, sunglasses, scarf hat, ear muffs, plush gloves, lip balm, moisturizing and hydrating, masks, etc., power bank, warm baby, self-heating shoe pad, chocolate snacks, etc. Food Recommendations Sweet and sour pork, spicy hot pot, iron pot stew, rice bag, stuffed skin, sweet and sour pork loin, candied haws, three fresh ground, blood sausage, northern tofu brain, etc. The food in the Northeast is really a lot and the taste is very nice. The portion size there is really generous. Don't order too many portions at once. Wait for the dishes to come up. If it's not enough, order again. Refuse to waste. My Travel Route D1 Landing in Harbin (if you arrive early, you can go out to the Saint Sophia Cathedral, Central Street, Songhua River Railway Bridge) D2 Harbin-Yabuli Town (we experienced dog sledding, went to Yabuli Panda Pavilion to see pandas) D3 Yabuli-Snow Town-Erdaobaihe (experienced snowfield hiking, strolled around the Northeast Market on Snow Charm Street, ate Northeast candied haws (super delicious, there are many kinds), also went to experience skiing and snowmobiling, visited the Ten Mile Gallery, twisted the Northeast Yangko in the afternoon, and finally participated in the bonfire party and set off fireworks) D4 Changbai Mountain-Changbai Waterfall-Xiaotianchi (very lucky to see Tianchi, ate hot spring boiled eggs, soaked in hot springs to experience what is called ice and fire) D5 Changbai Mountain-Changchun 【Closing Pit Suggestions】 1. Goggles: can be used when skiing, other times wear sunglasses, see if there are rental goggles, it is not cost-effective to buy one specially, if you don't ski often, you don't need to buy one specially 2. Coat: can be rented at the foot of the mountain, depending on personal physique, if you are afraid of cold, sisters are advised to rent one (generally 50-100, need 100 deposit) I saw that there are also down jackets for rent, you can also rent, so you won't have the situation of buying one specially and then wearing it once and always staying in the closet 3. It is best to carry a water cup with you, the Northeast is very dry, drink more water, and also put a cup of water in front of the bed at night. About Group Tours I still think it's possible to join a group, the road conditions are all snowy mountain roads, very technical. The group includes hotel + tickets + business car + aerial photography, so my friend and I chartered a car, and did not encounter invisible compulsory consumption. As for accommodation, we stayed in a four-star hotel, and the team leader would not urge us to set off very early, and the most touching point is that you can tell the master to stop at any time on the road if you encounter a place you want to go, get off the car and play enough before going to the next place, the whole is very free. This time the Harbin small group really found the right one!! If you also want to join a group tour, be sure to look carefully and keep your eyes open, don't sign up for those low-price shopping groups!

Saint Sophia Cathedral is a Byzantine-style Orthodox church built in 1907. It is a landmark building in Harbin and a must-visit tourist spot. The fragrance of plum blossoms in summer and the fluttering snowflakes in winter all present different beautiful scenes. Everyone is welcome to bring their stamp cards to Saint Sophia Cathedral for a unique experience. The old buildings in Harbin have an exotic charm and are full of history and culture! The scenery inside and outside the church is worth visiting and taking pictures of. Address: 88 Toulong Street, Daoli District, Harbin Transportation Guide Bus: Routes 83, 94, 64, 102, 52, 8 can all reach Taxi: It is recommended to ask for a receipt, starting price is 9 yuan Subway: Get off at Central Street Station on Line 2, and you can reach it within a 15-minute walk Saint Sophia Cathedral was originally built for the Fourth Infantry Division of the Russian East Siberia during the construction of the Middle East Railway. In the same year, Russian tea merchant I.F. Chizhikov funded the reconstruction of a wooden church based on the military church. In 1911, a brick wall was built outside the wooden wall, forming a brick-wood structure church. On September 27, 1923, Saint Sophia Cathedral was rebuilt for the second time. It took 9 years and was completed on November 25, 1932, becoming the largest Orthodox church in the Far East. The Sophia Church was designed by Russian architect Koyasikov. It is magnificent, elegant and extraordinary, with a total height of 53.25 meters, a building area of 721 square meters, and can accommodate 2000 people. The top of the main entrance is a bell tower. The seven copper bells are exactly seven notes. They need to be played by trained bell ringers to produce the ups and downs of the bell sound. The church building is arranged in the form of a Greek cross, which is influenced by Byzantine architectural style. The main dome and bell tower also have the traditional Russian 'tent top' and 'onion head' shape. In 1986, the Harbin Municipal People's Government listed it as a first-class protected building. In November 1996, it was listed as the fourth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. From June 2 to September 2, 1997, the Harbin Municipal People's Government carried out a comprehensive renovation of the church according to the original design, expanded the Sophia Square by 7000 square meters, and opened it as the Harbin Architectural Art Museum to promote and carry forward the unique architectural culture of Harbin. In 2000, the Harbin Municipal People's Government organized the expansion of the Harbin Architectural Art Square, the Central Leisure Square and the Urban Construction Planning Exhibition Hall construction project. It was completed and put into use on October 1 of the same year. The expanded Architectural Art Square has increased from 6000 square meters to 10000 square meters, and the Central Square covers an area of 36154 square meters.

🌟 Highlights: Located in Sophia Square, Daoli District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, this Byzantine-style Eastern Orthodox cathedral⛪️ was built in 1907 and is a landmark building of Harbin🏠. In 1986, it was classified as a first-class protected building by the Harbin Municipal People's Government; in 1996, it was approved by the State Council to be listed as the fourth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. The interior of Saint Sophia Cathedral now serves as the 'Harbin Architectural Art Museum'. 🕙 Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays. Visiting hours are from 9:00 to 11:30 in the morning, and there are concerts🎼 at 13:00/15:30/18:30 in the afternoon, each lasting about 30 minutes. 🎫 Ticket Price: 20 yuan for a concert, and additional charges apply. The experience of a castle concert is also a unique experience in life. 📍 Detailed Address: Name: Harbin Saint Sophia Cathedral Address: No. 88, Tongjiang Street, Daoli District, Harbin 🚉 Transportation Tips: 🚌 Bus: Take bus No. 47 directly 🚇 Subway: Get off at Shangzhi Street Station on Metro Line 2

By a stroke of luck, Harbin has become my No.1⃣️ station travel destination when I returned to the country. At that time, the temperature was only -10 degrees, and the enthusiasm of travel enthusiasts had already started activities on this land. But in fact, there are not many permanent attractions in the city, mainly centered on Central Street: Sophia Church, Songhua River, Red Brick Street Morning Market, etc. This winter is really too cold. I am determined to make every time I take out the camera a picture. Simply put, pull your photo/travel partner in to learn!. .🔸Bench by the church The bench at the front door: There will be light hitting here from 11:00-1:00 at noon; but there will also be many little sisters lining up here! The effect is a bit far-fetched at other times on the shady side. The bench at the side door: 3-4 o'clock sunset time, I didn't take this (because I had a fever hhh) 5 o'clock after the night view when the lights are on! 🔸Octagonal Pavilion Here you can take pictures of the frame through the arch perspective, you need to find more angles, there are closed stairs and so on here, you need to pay attention to safety. 🔸Sinkhole There is a sinkhole in front of the Octagonal Pavilion, which will be closer to the church, and there is almost sun all day. I chose to sit on it and take pictures! 🔸Front door Of course don't stand too close! A little farther away, the lens has a little upward angle + stretch your hand forward (to get a little lens distortion effect. .Half a year, I saw the Sophia Cathedral in Turkey and the Sophia Church in Harbin, which is a bit magical! Also reviewed the photography skills of my photo partner half a year later, I hope he can continue to work hard

#timetotravel This is Saint Sophia Cathedral in Harbin. The Russian influence is very evident in the architecture of this cathedral. The exterior is stunningly beautiful especially when it is lit ay night. It is worth a visit or a stop in Harbin especially if you are in the city center. They have a gallery inside about the history of Harbin and the cathedral so this visit is also educational and informative. Entrance Fee: 15 (please double check because we were there a few years back. It might have changed already. Address: No. 88 Tuolong Street, Daoli District. Enjoy your visit. #mytripvlog #tripblazers #landmark #attraction #architecture #chinatravel #harbin

Going to Saint Sophia Cathedral in Harbin, these 5 things must be known. 1. If you want to avoid the crowd, choose to go in the morning, there are people at night and during the day; but the evening is indeed more picturesque. 2. Don't just take pictures of the Saint Sophia Cathedral itself, the Harry Potter-style building on the left and the steel structure are also very picturesque. 3. If you want to take a queen photo or a princess style, you must make an appointment in advance, otherwise it may be too late. Those who shoot on the spot are all made up after making an appointment in advance. 4. The Daoli vegetable market next to it is now full of people. It takes a long time to queue for authentic Harbin snacks. The prices are not cheap, and I personally do not recommend going. 5. Buy cold-proof materials in the underground mall on the right side of the cathedral.

| Three-day tour | Heilongjiang.🔔Harbin three-day travel guide is here! 🧥👖Harbin winter equipment: a down jacket, a hat, a pair of gloves, and cotton snow boots. The winter in Harbin is extremely cold, and a slight carelessness will make you feel cold. 🔔Recommended attractions: 1️⃣Ice and Snow World (must experience) 🎟Tickets: The adult ticket price for foreign tourists is 328 yuan/ticket 💥Recommended must-experience projects: ✨Giant slide (need to make an appointment in advance, you can make an appointment every hour or half an hour)✨Ferris wheel (recommended to experience in the evening, the lights are beautiful)✨Various ice sculpture art, performances ⚠️Tips: The recommended play time is from 13:00 to 18:00, when the sky gradually darkens, the photography effect is better. 2️⃣Saint Sophia Cathedral (very close to Central Street) 🕐Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 🎟Tickets: 20 yuan/ticket; students, children 15 yuan/ticket; there are often piano, violin and other music performances in the church. ⚠️Tips: It is recommended to play for 1 to 2 hours. After the tour, you can walk to the nearby Central Street, about 10 to 15 minutes. 3️⃣Central Street (open all day, no ticket required) 🍴Food: Madieer popsicles, special candied haws, Anna cheese sticks, chimney bread, old chef smoked meat. 4️⃣Snow Town (optional) 🎟Tickets: 120 yuan/ticket 🚘Transportation: The most convenient way is to charter a car ⚠️Tips: There is only one main street here, and the snow mushroom is its most characteristic scenery, or you can choose to go to Mohe. 5️⃣Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No. 6 (only open for external visits) 🚘Transportation: You can get off at the "Nanzhi Road" subway station, this place is very suitable for taking pictures. 6️⃣The site of the 731st Regiment of the Japanese Invaders (strongly recommended to visit, to remember history) 🎟Tickets: Free (but need to make an appointment before entering the museum) 🕐Opening hours: Closed on Monday, other times are from 9:00 to 16:30. ✨Recommended visit time: 2 to 3 hours. 💥💥Recommended travel itinerary: 1️⃣Leisure three-day tour: Day1: Starting point—Arrive in Harbin; Day2: Experience the Ice and Snow World—Visit Saint Sophia Cathedral—Stroll Central Street; Day3: Visit Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No. 6—Go to Yabuli Skiing. 2️⃣Speed and passion route: Day 1: Starting point—Arrive in Harbin—Visit Saint Sophia Cathedral—Stroll Central Street; Day 2: Watch the Songhua River—Experience the Ice and Snow World—Play the night market; Day 3: Visit Snow Town or experience skiing. 3️⃣Classic three-day tour: Day 1: Starting point—Arrive in Harbin; Day 2: Visit Saint Sophia Cathedral—Stroll Central Street—Experience the Ice and Snow World; Day 3: Visit Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No. 6— Songhua River —Visit the 731 Regiment site. Are you ready to embark on this trip?

When Beijing is already immersed in warmth, Harbin still retains the vigor of winter days. This city, which became famous in winter because of 'Little Potato' and 'Sugar Tangerine Your Highness', returns to its usual tranquility at the tail end of winter, though the sub-zero temperatures necessitate a return to winter attire. Due to a business trip schedule, there was no chance to wander around during the day, only catching a glimpse of the beautiful silhouette of the Sophia Church from a taxi, and only at night did I have the opportunity to see the true face of the church. The Sophia Church at night is much quieter, but the magnificent architecture, the tall domes, and the intricate carvings, under the flickering lights, further highlight the solemnity of the church. Having visited many churches in Europe, including York Minster, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and Cologne Cathedral, Western churches often feature towering ceilings, rich and intricate stained glass, and lifelike sculptures, making one feel small and in awe of 'Heaven'; in contrast, Eastern temples, whether Buddhist or Taoist, are mostly hidden in the mountains and forests, with low-lying buildings as the mainstay, where one feels more integrated with nature, leading to a sense of unity between heaven and man, and a oneness with all things, which may be the difference in worldviews between East and West. Next to the church, I had Madieer ice cream with a colleague, and indeed, eating ice cream in winter has its own charm; walking along the avenue to Central Street, the journey is lined with Soviet-style buildings, reflecting each other in the light. It must be said that the three northeastern provinces are indeed a treasure trove, with Jilin's natural scenery, Heilongjiang's exotic charm, and Liaoning's cultural resources, all worth exploring in depth. It seems that Heilongjiang in summer is more interesting than in winter, with the Lesser Xing'an Range being a natural oxygen bar and a summer retreat, and I will definitely take the opportunity to experience it.

St. Sophia Church was built and completed of timber in March, 1907 as part of a plan to reconsolidate the confidence of the army by building an imposing spiritual symbol. The church is located on the corner of Toulong Street (Toulong jie) and Zhaolin Street. It stands at 175 ft tall, occupies an area of 721 square meters, and is the perfect example of Russian Revival architecture. These photos were taken last year during New Year's Day. It was a good place to celebrate the holiday and to welcome the new year. It was freezing though. Well, Harbin is a good place to feel the Winter and the snow. #tripmoments #tripinspired #tripaway #chinalife #chinatravel #orthodox #churches #harbin

Harbin, a city of romantic spring. I have been living in Harbin all my life, capturing the scenery of the city in all seasons with my camera. With the arrival of April, it's once again the romantic season when flowers bloom in abundance in Harbin. A new discovery for me is the area around the Railway Bureau subway station, where I can take a lot of photos I like. In the past, I used to go to the campus of Harbin Engineering University to capture the spring, but I wonder if outsiders are still allowed to enter freely now? There are also places like the vicinity of the Saint Sophia Cathedral, the Confucian Temple, Stalin Park, and so on.