<![CDATA[Travel: China - Harbin]]>Hi,


Thinking of going to Harbin this Dec. Please share any feedback on travelling there.

Thanks everyone.

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yanqiu\" post_id=\"1937218\" time=\"1569420106\" user_id=\"28219:

Hi,

Any mummies can share their experience to harbin? I booked a tour to harbin in December however I getting worried and regret... worried that it might be too cold for them. My kids are 10 years, 7 years and 5 years.

Anyone can share their experience?
When are your travel dates?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1938509https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1938509Mon, 30 Sep 2019 01:31:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:01:46 GMT]]>Hi,


Any mummies can share their experience to harbin? I booked a tour to harbin in December however I getting worried and regret… worried that it might be too cold for them. My kids are 10 years, 7 years and 5 years.

Anyone can share their experience?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1937218https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1937218Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:01:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:37:39 GMT]]>Thank you very very much Zeit! This is very informative.

I am planning a trip for June (I know people visit Harbin in winter for the ice festival and all, but sorry I am not up to it - it’s tooooo cold.) I understand Harbin is pleasant to walk around in June as well and it isn’t blistering hot unlike in the more inland / Western China areas.

I have 7 days. Would it make sense to fly into Dalian, and out of Harbin, i.e. 3 days Dalian, 1 day Shenyang, 3 days Harbin? I’ll take the high speed rail from Dalian to Shenyang, and from Shenyang to Harbin.
Can Jilin be skipped or is it a must-go?
If it is too rushed, then I’ll have to choose between Dalian or Shenyang + Harbin.
Was the 沈阳故宫 nicely preserved?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1933718https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1933718Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:37:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:47:29 GMT]]>@Doodbug

doodbug\" post_id=\"1933623\" time=\"1567585452\" user_id=\"13281:
Has anyone been to Harbin and/or Shenyang and the surrounding areas?
Yes, but many years ago, and all separate trips.

Harbin was incredibly cold...I didn't go there to ski as there was no Clubmed then yet. City's like Moscow. You can ask littleprince for updates.

Shenyang - I only visited 沈阳故宫 (Qing emperors' original palace. They later moved to Ming's Forbidden City in BJ) and Marshal Zhang's Mansion. You must know about the Northern Warlords to appreciate the latter.

Dalian - Very beautiful and lots of Russian orthodox buildings (some castles built during Bo Xilai's admin), French boulevards, police riding on horses.

Ryojun/Lvshun /Port Arthur - I joined a day tour from Dalian to visit the Russo-Japanese Prison Site @ Ryojun as it's far from city centre. I'm into Dark Tourism. I'll visit Unit 731 Museum @ Harbin in future.

NB: Ideally, read up on the 1st Sino-Jap war and the Treaty of Shimonoseki (Liaodong, Korea vassal-state, Taiwan and Penghu island ceded to the Japs); Russo-Jap War and Treaty of Portsmouth to deeply appreciate Ryojun / Lvshun.

Liaoning was ceded to the Japs > returned to Qing > leased to Russia > seized back by Jap > returned to PRC > leased to USSR after WW2. So it's part Russian, part Jap, part Korean, part Chinese! Part Korean because after the fall of Pyongyang, many North Koreans fled to this region. Mummies have watched enough KDramas to know the history of Joseon Dynasty I'm sure.

There're a lot of authentic Korean, Jap, Russian, Mongolian F&Bs there.

~Jilin~

Next on my list is Jilin's Changchun aka the former capital of Manchukuo, Hsinking. I want to visit Puyi's imperial palace in Changchun, but I'll go after 2022 when they're done with the restoration of all puppet Manchukuo's government buildings.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1933678https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1933678Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:47:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:46:40 GMT]]>Also at Yabuli, there is China’s longest alpine slide

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1931929https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1931929Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:46:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:44:32 GMT]]>We went to Harbin last Dec and found the following places /activities most interesting/ pretty:

In no specific order of preference:
1. Snow Village
2. Volga Manor
3. Polarland harbin
4. Harbin Siberian Tiger Park
5. Horse sledding at Yabuli
6. Taking a walk at songhua river

Lastly, skiing at Yabuli is not as nice as japan/korea but it is along the way, by the way thing enroute to snow village

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1931927https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1931927Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:44:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Sun, 25 Aug 2019 11:07:47 GMT]]>Hi,

Anyone who has been to Harbin shares on the activities / places that one can do/go (esp for kids fr 10-18yrs) during early Dec?
Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1931285https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1931285Sun, 25 Aug 2019 11:07:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 15:37:21 GMT]]>Can some experience ones recommend the correct winter cloting to get for harbin? Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799938https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799938Thu, 07 Sep 2017 15:37:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 07:04:11 GMT]]>Thinking of going in December this year… Or Beijing… Not sure is it suitable for Lowe primary school kids… Would it be too cold for them?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799683https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799683Wed, 06 Sep 2017 07:04:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 07:04:02 GMT]]>Thinking of going in December this year… Or Beijing… Not sure is it suitable for Lowe primary school kids… Would it be too cold for them?

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MUMMYOF3:
Hi


Am planning for a trip this coming Dec. Those who have been there, may I know was the weather bearable? Is it worth a visit ?

Been to both Korea n Beijing below sub degree before n it was still alright for us. Not sure how we can stand the temp of below 20.
When I was there few years back, the temp was around day -10+ and after sunset -20+.

If you are OK with Beijing, you will survive well in Harbin coz clothing wise should be similar. Just make sure you have waterproof shoes/boots. Richer face moisturiser is important too to prevent cutting.

Do keep your handphone/camera warm in your inner pocket else they can die anytime (auto off/frozen and then may have to wait for a while to warm up before you can power on again).

Good to bring one or two thermal bottles with you for warm or hot water/beverages when you go walk walk as all liquids in normal bottles turn cold and may not be comfortable for drinking, esp if you are going with younger kids.

My then 10 yo nephew and 12 yo niece had no issues with the weather (we were skiing while there almost all the time with Club Med).

Have fun!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1777391https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1777391Fri, 02 Jun 2017 07:53:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Mon, 15 May 2017 23:22:36 GMT]]>Hi


Am planning for a trip this coming Dec. Those who have been there, may I know was the weather bearable? Is it worth a visit ?

Been to both Korea n Beijing below sub degree before n it was still alright for us. Not sure how we can stand the temp of below 20.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1773834https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1773834Mon, 15 May 2017 23:22:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Tue, 20 Sep 2016 09:25:50 GMT]]>Going to Harbin this Dec , 1st time travelling to cold weather country , need advise on winter wear , thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1719940https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1719940Tue, 20 Sep 2016 09:25:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Thu, 24 Sep 2015 11:54:30 GMT]]>dear all,

my family of 3 will be visiting Harbin in Dec 15.
need advise on the winter clothing :?:

cheer
bee8250

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How mean can you be ?

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Hundred year old Central Street

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Sophia Cathedral

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Just Mama:
Many thanks for info. Aiya, a pity - was in Shanghai 2 weeks ago - could have gotten the warmers.

Don't regret - they probably aren't on sale in the summer!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1549167https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1549167Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:44:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Tue, 28 Jul 2015 22:44:13 GMT]]>Planning to bring the family to Harbin this Dec. My youngest is 8 years old, any advise is it suitable? TIA.

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cookieandmonster:
Hi,


The electric warmers are available n China. I saw them in Qi Pu Lu, Shanghai. We were given the electric warmers by the travel agent. They are like mini cushions that contain water. When they are charged, they are warm and comfy.

Yes, I used snow boots. Do bring vacuum flasks as well.

Many thanks for info. Aiya, a pity - was in Shanghai 2 weeks ago - could have gotten the warmers.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/640560https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/640560Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:46:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:10:08 GMT]]>Hi,


The electric warmers are available n China. I saw them in Qi Pu Lu, Shanghai. We were given the electric warmers by the travel agent. They are like mini cushions that contain water. When they are charged, they are warm and comfy.

Yes, I used snow boots. Do bring vacuum flasks as well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/639516https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/639516Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:10:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:18:29 GMT]]>

cookieandmonster:
Dun get heat pads. Use the electric warmers instead. To keep warm, wear many layers. Scarf is necessary. Can use it to cover ur face.

Thanks, cookie&monster. What are electric warmers and where can i get them? did you use snow boots?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/638905https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/638905Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:18:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:49:07 GMT]]>Dun get heat pads. Use the electric warmers instead. To keep warm, wear many layers. Scarf is necessary. Can use it to cover ur face.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/638410https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/638410Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:49:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Harbin on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:23:12 GMT]]>Hi all


Doing a package tour to Harbin end Dec. Any tips on how best to keep warm? Head pads help? Is it really necessary to get snow boots??

Thanks!

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