[2025 Harbin Restaurant] Travel Guide for TATOC (Updated Jul)

When I visited Harbin, I had a great meal at this restaurant. It’s located on Zhongyang street and is always very busy. I didn’t have a RSVP and waited for over an hour. For 107¥, I had a Bosche soup, pot stewed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, celery, potatoes, carrots and cabbage served in a tomato soup), a chicken salad and a Harbin beer. Everything was delicious! #harbin #foodie #foodieheaven #urbanexplorer

This is an ultra-detailed Harbin travel guide✨ covering classic attractions, food recommendations, and seasonal highlights to help you explore the "Oriental Little Paris"!🔥 --- 🌟【Best Time to Visit】 ✅ **Winter (Dec-Feb)**: The best time to experience the ice and snow kingdom❄️ Must-visit for those who want to see dreamy ice lanterns and the Ice and Snow World! (Jan-Feb is the coldest—bundle up!) ✅ **Summer (Jun-Aug)**: A summer retreat paradise⛱️ Enjoy beer festivals and music festivals! ✅ **Autumn (Sep-Oct)**: Stunning fall foliage🍁 A favorite for hiking enthusiasts. --- ❄️【4-Day & 3-Night Winter Itinerary】 Day 1: European-Style Exploration 📍 **Central Avenue**: A century-old European-style street🏛️ 🍦 Must-try: Modern Dairy ice cream (original flavor is the best!), Huamei Western Restaurant for authentic Russian cuisine, Qiulin red sausage ⛪ **St. Sophia Cathedral**: Iconic onion-domed church with breathtaking night views✨ 🌊 **Flood Control Monument**: A stunning riverside photo spot with ice slides in winter❄️ Day 2: Ice and Snow Wonderland 🎪 **Harbin Ice and Snow World** (open Dec-Feb): The world’s largest ice and snow theme park! Best to enter around 3 PM—daytime for photos📸 and nighttime for light shows💡 ⚠️Tips: Keep your phone warm with hand warmers! A camera antifreeze cover is a must! Day 3: Artsy Itinerary ☀️ **Sun Island Snow Sculpture Art Expo**: Giant snow sculptures—each a masterpiece👏 🐧 **Polarland**: Meet the viral "truant penguins"—adorable! Day 4: For the Adventurous ⛷️ **Yabuli Ski Resort** (1.5h by high-speed rail): Professional slopes for skiing pros! 🏡 **Snow Town** (4-5h drive): Fairytale-like snow mushroom houses—book a reputable 2-day tour. --- ☀️【Summer & Autumn Must-Visits】 🌴 **Sun Island**: Perfect for picnics and Instagram-worthy shots 🏰 **Volga Manor**: Feel like you’re in Europe with castle photo ops 🍢 **Old Daowai**: Century-old Baroque architecture hiding Harbin’s most authentic street food! --- 🍽️【Must-Try Food List】 🍴 **Top Russian Cuisine**: - Tatos Western Restaurant (a time-honored brand✨) - Huamei Western Restaurant (must-order: braised beef in a pot!) 🥢 **Northeastern Chinese Classics**: - Lao Chu Jia (birthplace of sweet and sour pork!) - Shanhetun Iron Pot Stew (warm and comforting) 🍢 **Night Market Stars**: - Normal University Night Market (grilled skewers are a must!) - Caoshi Street Food Stalls (a late-night foodie paradise) --- 🚌【Transport Guide】 ✈️ Taiping International Airport: Metro Line 3 goes straight to downtown 🚕 Local transport: Taxi starts at 9 RMB—ride-hailing is cozier in winter --- ⚠️【Important Tips】 1️⃣ Winter gear is essential! Down jacket + snow boots + hand warmers 2️⃣ Beware of cheap Snow Town tours—always book with licensed agencies 3️⃣ Stay near Central Avenue for convenience—book 1 month ahead in peak season! 🎁 **Souvenir Picks**: Qiulin red sausage, Russian black bread, and Russian chocolates—perfect gifts!

Classic 2-3 Day Itinerary Day1 Old Town Core Area • Morning: St. Sophia Cathedral (feed pigeons + indoor concert) → Central Street (Ma Dieer ice cream + Russian architecture) • Afternoon: Flood Control Monument (Songhua Riverside) → Stalin Park (summer boat rides/winter ice activities) • Evening: Zhaolin Park Ice Lanterns (winter only) or Old Synagogue Concert Hall (attend a performance) • Late-night snack: Normal University Night Market (fried cold noodles, sweet and sour pork) Day2 Cultural & Natural Experiences • Morning: Sun Island (Russian Village + Deer Park) → Polarland (beluga whale show) • Afternoon: Harbin Grand Theatre (photo spot) → Guandong Ancient Lane (folk culture experience) • Night: Ice and Snow World (must-visit Dec-Feb) or Songhua River Sightseeing Cable Car (night view) Day3 Optional Day Trips • Option A: Volga Manor (Russian-style castle + skiing) • Option B: Unit 731 Museum + Siberian Tiger Park (history + wildlife) Summer Special Routes • Songhua River Tour: Cruise to Sun Island → Riverside Beer Garden • City of Music: Harbin Summer Music Festival (August) + Jewish Old Buildings • Summer Retreat: Phoenix Mountain National Forest Park (3h from downtown) ------ Food Guide • Must-try List: ◦ Russian Cuisine: Huamei Western Restaurant (beef stew), Tadors Western Restaurant ◦ Northeastern Dishes: Lao Chu Jia (originator of sweet and sour pork), Zhang Bao Pu (spare rib buns) ◦ Snacks: Qiulin Red Sausage, Shangwei Fried Meatballs, Ma Dieer Ice Cream ------ Practical Tips • Transportation: ◦ Airport Bus Line 3 goes directly to Central Street ◦ Difficult to hail taxis in winter, recommend ride-hailing apps • Clothing: ◦ Winter requires thick down jackets + snow boots (often below -20℃) ◦ Large summer temperature differences, bring light jacket • Tickets: Book Ice and Snow World and Polarland tickets online in advance

✨ Central Avenue The Russian-style buildings in the shade of trees look like oil paintings! 🍦The queue for Madiel popsicles is longer than in winter. Take a bite of the milky fragrance mixed with the cool breeze of the Songhua River~ In the evening, street performers play the accordion, and it seems that I have traveled to the old streets of Europe🎵 🌉 Songhua River Bank Take a cable car to fly over the blue waves, and the sunset dyes the railway bridge golden red🌉 The old men on the riverside jump into the water and splash water, and the children run after the bubble machine-in the summer in the north, there is the laziness of the coastal city! 🏛️ Laodaowai The Baroque balcony is covered with green vines, and I eat three-fresh buns in "Zhang Baopu" while blowing a fan🥟 I found old Soviet stamps in the antique market next door, and the boss lady gave me a cup of kvass: "Girl, it's refreshing!" 💦 Who said Harbin only has winter? The 22℃ summer breeze is mixed with the aroma of beer and malt, The old green tram "ding-dong" passes through the shadows of trees, The most gentle fireworks are hidden under the Russian dome—— This is probably the northern city in China that knows how to spend the summer best! #Summer City Ceiling #Harbin's 100 Summers #Northerners' Romance

[Harbin Travel Guide] A Surreal Journey in the Ice City – Includes a "Frozen Sincerity" Food List & Budget-Friendly Accommodation Guide --- ### **❄️ Must-See Attractions (Including Survival Guide)** 1. **Central Street** - Recommended reason: This street paved with cobblestones (can you really eat them? No!) is lined with Russian-style buildings. When the lights come on at night, it feels like you've traveled to the Diagon Alley of Harry Potter's Northeast branch. - Surreal operation: Eat a Madier popsicle in minus 20°C weather (certified by locals: the colder, the better), and take a photo with the ice sculptures on the street. Those who fail at facial expression management should be careful (don't ask, it's just that your face is frozen). 2. **Saint Sophia Cathedral** - During the day, it's an onion-domed fairy tale castle, and at night, it transforms into a cyberpunk light show. It is recommended to turn on the "crazy continuous shooting" mode for taking pictures – after all, shaking hands is normal, and you win if you can pick out one that is not blurry. 3. **Ice and Snow World** - A winter-limited giant ice Lego! It's crystal clear during the day and neon-lit at night. The 300m ice slide is so exciting that your soul leaves your body (friendly reminder: dress warmly, otherwise your butt may be welded to the ice). 4. **Songhua River** - In winter, the river surface directly becomes a large open-air playground: ice drifting, ice spinning (whipping a top with a whip, a traditional Northeast violent aesthetic), lying flat and letting the wind blow... There is also a "Snowman Pier" by the river, with more snowmen piled up than blind dates. --- ### **🍖 Foodie Radar (High-Calorie Warning)** 1. **Russian Food Assassin** - **Huamei Western Restaurant**: Beef in a pot with bread, enough calories for you to roll three times on the Songhua River. - **Tatsos Western Restaurant**: Take a sip of borscht and instantly understand why Russians are not afraid of the cold. 2. **Street Code** - "Boss, grilled cold noodles with sausage, egg, more sugar, and more vinegar!" – A small cart near Central Street, 5 RMB to save your frozen soul. - "Candied hawthorns with glutinous rice!" – The moment you bite open the crispy sugar shell, the battle between your teeth and the ice shell officially begins. 3. **Northeast Hardcore** - Laodaowai Zhang Bao Shop: The pork rib buns are bigger than your fist. It is recommended that two people share one, otherwise you will be too full to walk. - Spring Pancake Snacks: The sweet and sour Guo Bao Rou rushes to the top of your head, and you will automatically speak with a Northeastern accent after eating it (side effect). --- ### **😴 Poor Man's Accommodation Metaphysics** 1. **Central Street Hostel** - 50–100 RMB/night. The advantage is that you can go downstairs and rush to eat popsicles, but the disadvantage is that you may have passionate discussions with your roommates about "how many pairs of long johns to wear tomorrow." 2. **Express Hotel Along the Subway Line** - Recommended near "People's Square Station" on Line 2, around 150 RMB. The heating is so strong that you can wear short sleeves and eat popsicles (Northeast indoor constant temperature law). --- ### **⚠️ Life-Saving Easter Eggs** - Dressing mantra: Onion-style layering! Long johns + fleece pants + outer pants are the bottom line of dignity. Please stick warm stickers on the back of your phone (low temperature will shut it down). - Anti-slip secret: Walk like a penguin, shuffling your feet on the ground in small steps. Swinging your arms confidently will easily cause you to split (don't ask me how I know). --- ✨ **Ultimate Reminder**: The cold in Harbin is a physical attack, but the happiness is a magical crit! Remember to bring a power bank, after all, if your phone freezes and shuts down, you still have to rely on it to navigate back to the hotel... (laughs)

|TATOS Western Restaurant, a century-old Russian restaurant. I had a classic Russian meal on my first New Year's Eve meal in Harbin TATOS, a century-old restaurant that reopened on the site of Central Street, is the first Russian restaurant in Harbin👌👌 Walking down the stairs, it seems like traveling back to the Russian retro romance a hundred years ago in a second The warm and polite waiters are dressed in exquisite Russian costumes, and the restaurant is decorated in exquisite retro style. Except for the slightly depressing low floor space, TATOS is definitely a good place for romantic dates and gatherings Even the old people in our family said that a restaurant that can be opened on the basement floor must be a delicious restaurant, and they are not afraid of the confidence that others can't find it👀👀👀 🍴🍴Ukrainian borscht 22r, the taste is sour and sweet in my impression, but today's soup is only slightly sweet, the soup is thick, and the beef is soft and tasty 🍴🍴Cream pumpkin soup 22r, a sweet and rich Western soup that the elderly like every time 🍴🍴Russian homemade meat pie 42r, a Russian delicacy that I personally like, golden crispy pork pie, firm meat, crispy outside and tender inside 🍴🍴Canned braised shrimp 88r, also a Russian specialty that I personally like, the shrimp wrapped in a layer of egg skin is a bit delicious, with rich and sweet tomato juice, I guess children will like it too 🍴🍴Classic brownie cake 35r, a brownie with a more obvious grainy texture, a thicker creamy texture, slightly sweet with a bit of cocoa bitterness 🍴🍴Salmon fried rice (limited daily), fried rice ordered to suit the elderly's eating habits, although the serving speed is a bit slow, but the taste is good 🌈Tadaosi Western Restaurant (Zhongyang Street Store) 📍No. 127 Zhongyang Street, Daoli District, Harbin (near Xiwudao Street) (🚇Metro Line 2 Zhongyang Street Station Exit 1, 4 minutes walk) 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-22:00 Monday to Sunday 💰Per capita: 130r

🌈Famous features: Every time I travel to Harbin, I come to this Russian restaurant on Central Street when I don't know which Russian restaurant to choose. Their pan-fried salmon is quite good. 🍽️Recommended restaurant: Tados Western Restaurant 💰️Average price per person: CNY 150 ⏰Business hours: 11:00–22:00 💗Other tips: 🚗Location: It is on Central Street Pedestrian Street, with a semi-underground layout, and you need to go down some steps. 🌈Service: The waiters are very enthusiastic and responsible, and the food is served quickly. ✅Ukrainian borscht Rich and mellow, with soft vegetables, very tasty. ✅Russian stewed beef A large portion, with solid meat chunks, potatoes, and carrots in the pot, very soft, and the meat is not dry. ✅Pan-fried salmon I like the taste and flavor, fried on both sides, no bones, tender, and delicious. ✅Russian pickles Very special, not very sour, and refreshing. ✅Black pepper beef pasta I asked for it to be softer, but it was still a bit hard. ✅Russian beef and tomato risotto I like the risotto, tasty and rich. When you don't know what to eat during your trip, you can come here for a small seat, take a break, and have some snacks. The atmosphere is very good. 👍

| A Blend of Romance and Charm.✨Dear family, today I want to share with you the enchanting Harbin Central Street! 👣Walking on Central Street feels like stepping into a romantic fairy tale world. It has a vibe similar to Moscow, with Baroque architecture lining the streets🕍. At night, the lights are dazzling, snowflakes gently fall, creating a scene as beautiful as a dream in a movie. 🍦Of course, you can't miss the delicious food on Central Street! Whole roasted sausages and popsicles are the top street snacks😋. Be sure to try the century-old Madieer popsicle, and experience the wonderful taste of coolness and sweetness blending in your mouth. 🎁Moreover, the street is full of sights, and you might encounter all sorts of interesting people and events. You might see streamers with selfie sticks, people recording videos in traditional Northeastern floral jackets, friends from ethnic minorities, and even reindeer🦌 brought by the Oroqen people. 🛍️There are many shops on both sides of the street, selling a variety of specialty goods. From traditional handicrafts to fashionable souvenirs, you can always find something that catches your eye💖. 📸Central Street is also a great place for photography. Whether day or night, you can take atmospheric photos. The Sophia Church is a popular backdrop for photos, where you can see people in various costumes, such as Snow Kingdom princes, Gothic nuns, and Northern queens, making it feel like a grand cosplay party🎉. 🌨️This winter, Harbin has become extremely popular, and Central Street is more bustling than ever. Harbin warmly welcomes tourists with 120% enthusiasm, bringing reindeer and arctic foxes down from the mountains, creating romantic ice and snow roses, and even carving frozen pears into flower shapes. Drivers can't help but speak with a Northeastern accent when talking to visitors from the south. 🥰Here, you will find not only beautiful scenery and tempting food but also warm and hospitable people. Their kindness and care make everyone who comes here feel the warmth of home. 💕In short, Central Street is a place full of charm and stories, worth taking the time to explore and savor. Come here and leave with your own beautiful memories!💖

🚗Travel: From Nanjing to Harbin, then through Yanji and Shenyang, and finally back to Nanjing. Our main mode of travel is by walking and taxi, because taxis are more convenient than online car-hailing. 🏠Hotel Accommodation: We chose RuJia Hotel on Central Street in Harbin, and Xiao Cui's Guesthouse in Yanji. 🌟Tips: You need to bring your own toiletries when traveling in Snow Village! At the same time, for cold-proof equipment, we must prepare enough: bring two pairs of gloves, two masks, two hats, two scarves and five packs of warm babies; wear down jackets, fleece pants, sweaters and snow boots, and wear thermal underwear. ☑️Harbin Attractions: 1⃣️Central Street (free admission🎫) 2⃣️Sophia Cathedral (admission ticket🎫15) 3⃣️Ice and Snow World (admission ticket🎫390 /10:00-21:00) 4⃣️Dao Li Vegetable Market (you have to go before 6 o'clock in the morning) 5⃣️Zhonghua Baroque Style Street 6⃣️Songhua River Bridge 7⃣️Rubbing Bath No.9 Hot Spring 8⃣️Snow Village (we are with the local group) ✅Harbin Delicacies: 🌟Tados Western Restaurant (Central Street Store) We recommend ordering Russian elongated meatloaf, soft-fried mahi fish, black pepper plank steak, roasted milk mixed, canned stewed lamb and other set meals, the taste is very good! 🌟Candied haws (hawthorn flavor/black jujube flavor✔️) 15 yuan for 2 🌟Barbecue shop name: Su Mama Flavor Barbecue👍🏻 🌟Kao Shan Tun Iron Pot Stew✔️ (Zhenjiang Second Street Store) 🌟Harbin's red sausage Specialty to take home ☑️Yanji Attractions: 1⃣️Yanbian University Internet Celebrity Wall 2⃣️Korean Name Culture (admission ticket🎫30 Play time from beginning to end 15 minutes) 3⃣️Water Market (Yanji people's morning market) ✅Yanji locals recommend food: We tried Jin Amai soup rice, Four Seas seafood barbecue, Feng Mao barbecue and other foods, the taste is very good! ✅Itinerary: On December 25, we arrived in Harbin and checked into the hotel in the evening. On December 26, we visited Sophia Cathedral, Dao Li Vegetable Market and Central Street, and then returned to the hotel to rest. On December 27-28, we joined the local travel agency's group, went to Snow Village, experienced horse-drawn plow, snow valley guesthouse, two-person turn, big bald mountain snowmobile, ice and snow gallery, ice turn and Yabuli skiing and other projects. On December 29, we bathed in Harbin and enjoyed the Northeast bathing culture. On December 30-January 1, we went to Yanji and checked into the guesthouse in the evening. On January 2, we ended this journey in Shenyang. In this journey, we not only appreciated the beautiful scenery, tasted the local food, but also deeply felt the culture and human feelings of the Northeast. This is an unforgettable travel experience!

When I came to Harbin, I checked online and found that I could try the Russian 🇷🇺 food here. This time I chose the Tados restaurant to try its authentic Russian cuisine. This restaurant is very famous. It is the first Western restaurant in Harbin. It was founded in 1901 and has a history of nearly 100 years. It is really a century-old restaurant. This restaurant is also at the top of the must-eat list. The restaurant has a very Russian style and characteristics, and the waiters in the store are basically dressed in Russian costumes. The food part is not what I am used to. But considering that it is unlikely for me to travel to Russia🇷🇺, it is a good idea to give it a try. Here is the menu I ordered: Ukrainian borscht Russian prune and beetroot salad Fried salmon Quick-cooked Lamb Black pepper steak Caucasian Lemon Mustard Chicken #Overseas Travel #Harbin #Russian Food