All-Inclusive Harbin City History and Local Culture Private Day Tour

Harbin, China
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Harbin, originally a Manchu word meaning a place for drying fishing nets grew from a small rural settlement on Songhua River back to become one of the largest cities in Northeast China. In 1897, after Chinese eastern railway was build and the October Revolution of 1917 succeeded, many Russians and Europeans move to Harbin and built houses, schools, and shops in Harbin so, at that time, Harbin became an international city. Harbin local culture is fundamentally Han culture, combined with Manchu and Russian cultures. This combination of cultural influences impacted local architectural style, food, musics, and customs. On this tour, you will immerse yourself in historical and cultural Harbin to discover the city through the eyes of locals.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Lunch and coffee
  • Private tour
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Attractions entrance fee
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Optional activities
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Saint Sophia Cathedral
    1h · Admission ticket included
    St. Sophia Church was built in Daolin District of Harbin City for Russian solders to help them cope with homesick; therefore, it has authentic Russian architectural style. Today, this place is also a business center. Later, you will have local specialty cuisine for lunch. After lunch, continue to the street that has a history of hundreds of years called Central Street,
  2. Zhongyang Pedestrian Street
    1h
    also known as Zhongyangdajie, which is is a witness of the development of Harbin. In addition, you will see many different European style architectures left buy European migrants.
  3. Stalin Park
    1h
    Next, you will visit Flood Control Monument Plaza and Songhua River bank. Songhua River is one of the longest river in China. In summer, you could take a boat side to enjoy the scenery of the river, and in winter, you could walk on the frozen river. After visiting Songhua River, take a coffee break to freshen up before your guide and driver transfer you back to your Harbin hotel.
  4. Harbin Grand Theatre
    1h
    visit outside architecture
  5. Hongbo Square
    2h
    old shopping center
  6. 1h
    visit Harbin railway station

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Departure Point: Your downtown Harbin hotel
Dates: Daily
Return point: Returns to original departure point

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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