Attractions: Sofia Church, Central Street
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Not included
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. You’ll have a relaxing city tour in Harbin. You will firstly visit St Sophia Cathedral Church,which is one of the landmarks of Harbin and the largest Orthodox church in Northeast China. Built in 1907, it is a fusion of Byzantine and Russian architectural styles, with a unique exterior and magnificent golden roof. The interior of the church is magnificently decorated with exquisite frescoes and stained-glass windows, exuding a solemn and sacred aura of religion.
Close to the church, you’ll then visit the exotic the Central Street, which is a famous commercial and pedestrian street and one of the earliest commercial centres in Harbin. This wide and historical street has preserved many buildings with European styles, such as Baroque, Classical and Byzantine buildings. Here you can stroll along the street, admire the buildings with different architectural styles, shop, taste delicious food and experience the night light show.
Afterwards, you will visit the Songhuajiang River. Every winter, Harbin hosts the internationally renowned Ice and Snow Festival, of which the Songhua River Ice Lantern Exhibition is one of the highlights. The artistic display of ice lanterns on the Songhua River is breathtaking and has become one of the highlights of the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. You can also choose to take a boat trip on the Songhua River to enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river and feel the momentum and magnificence of the great river up close.Transferred to Harbin airport or train station as per your train/flight time in the afternoon, where the wonderful tour concludes.Note: Please book the transportation departing from Harbin after 2pm.