With 11 million inhabitants, Harbin is the 10th largest city in China and the largest in the North-East region. It was built at the end of the 19th century, and approximately since then has been an important cultural, economic and political city of China. In addition, Harbin is renowned as a metropolis where winter is absolutely unrepeatable, and where an ice sculpture festival is held every year. In addition, there is also a significant Russian minority, which has migrated here in large numbers since the end of the last century. Its influence is reflected in the streets and, initially, in the city’s architecture. If you are going to Harbin, you will appreciate this article, which is packed with information about local traffic and points of interest that you can visit during your visit.
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Places of interest
- The greatest experience is undoubtedly the Ice World Festival in Harbin. If you are in China during the winter, you should not miss a visit. In addition, some attractions are interactive and not just beautiful to look at, you can also try them.
- There are many shops, cafĂŠs and entertainment centers on Zhongyang Pedestrian Street. It is here that you will see most of the already mentioned influence of Russian culture.
- In winter, you should also visit Tai Yang Dao, a large park that is also partly made of ice. You will not regret.
Basic information about the metro in Harbin
Construction of the Harbin Metro began in 2009. The first line was introduced to the public in 2013. In 2017 it was extended with another line 3, which together have a length of 23 km at a total of 22 metro stations. Plans are for further changes and extensions to the existing lines – these should be completed by 2020. In addition, another 3 lines are planned to be completed after 2025. In total, the metro line will have 340 km.
Ticket price
The fare is from 2 to 4 yuan, depending on the distance traveled. You can either purchase a regular fare or buy a card to recharge. Tickets and cards can be purchased and recharged at any metro station in the vending machine or at the ticket office.
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The list of all metro stations in Harbin
Harbinâs metro system is consists of two lines.
Line 1 â Red
The first line (red) is consists of 18 metro stations. It begins in East Railway Station, Huashujie, Jiaotongxueyuan, Taipingqiao, Gongchengdaxue, Yanchang, Yidayiyuan, Bowuguan, Tieluju, Hagongda, Xidaqiao, Hexinglu, Xuefulu, Ligongdaxue, Heilongjiang Daxue, Yidaeryuan, Hada and the last one South Railway Station.
Line 3 â Orange
The second line (orange) is consists of 5 metro stations. It begins in Yidaeryuan, Haxidajie, Harbindajie, Harbinxizhan (West Railway Station) and the last one Chengxianglu.
Time tables
Both lines operate regularly every day from 6 am to 9 pm. Depending on the particular day, busy times and time, it runs every 4, 6 or 10 minutes. Specific timetable times are available on site.
Bus transportation
You can also easily use the bus service. You will use the same card as the metro. In addition, the individual lines often connect to the metro, and easily reach you anywhere in the city. Timetable information can be found on site.
Taxi
There is also a taxi in the city. You can call him only on the street or in the places where the taxi is usually standing. For us Europeans, it is a relatively inexpensive way of transport, and taxis are on every corner. However, it is important to arrange the price in advance, otherwise, you are at risk that your local taxi drivers will get you more money than you would like.
However, we recommend that you use the UBER application, where you have the first free coupon for free!
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Conclusion
Whatever you decide to visit Harbin, we wish you a lot of exciting experiences from this place. We hope that our article has helped you and that you now have a better idea not only of the city
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