Harbin is the main of Heilongjiang area and largest city in the northeastern area of the People's Republic of China. Harbin has straight authority over nine city areas, two county-level capitals and seven regions. Harbin also popular since it is in top 10 most populous city in China. Harbin, which located in Northeast China, serves access to political, economic, scientific, cultural, communications hub, and industrial. The Harbin is previously known as Manchu that means "a place for drying fishing nets". Its origin from a small rural located near Songhua River to become one of the largest cities in Northeast China. After that, Harbin well known for tourisms during the winter season as Ice City with beautiful ice sculpture festival during winter. Harbin also plays a vital role in Sino-Russian trade today.

Airport in Harbin

Harbin Taiping International Airport

Harbin Taiping International Airport also well known as Yanjiagang Airport. The airport is situated approximately 7 kilometres southwest of the city of Harbin. The airport capable of handling 6 million passengers per year and has more than 70 flight routes, both domestic and international. The nearest town to the airport is Taiping, Daoli District, and Harbin. Harbin Airport was split into two different terminals, International and Domestic. All the international flight inbound and outbound Harbin Airport is held on Terminal 1 which is older while for the domestic flight will be on Terminal 2, which is the latest terminal in Harbin Airport. There are many flights available to book from Changi Airport, Singapore to Harbin Taiping International Airport that can be booked which is from China Southern, Xiamen Air, Asiana, Air China, and China Eastern Airlines.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Harbin?

Harbin experience spring seasons on March until May and the weather during that time is dry and windy. Sometimes, the weather can change with average rise and fall by 10 degree Celsius in one night. For tourists always prepare to bring the same outfit as in winter because it is still very cold in March. It will get warmer and warmer from April until May. Summer seasons from June until August. As the temperature surrounded is higher and humid, it will not be as hot in other cities in China. Thus, make Harbin is the best location for a summer resort. During those months, tourists always prepare to bring summer outfit. Next, Autumn seasons start from September until November. The weather is unpredictable, with a significant temperature difference between day and night. During this month, tourists need to bring layers of the coat as the night is very cold. Harbin experience winter seasons from December until February. During this season it is viral among tourists since there is a big festival such as Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. During this month also, the tourists can enjoy snow activities, including skiing. The festival usually held on 20 December every year.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Harbin?

Bingxue Large World – Also known as Harbin Ice and Snow World. It is located on the bank of Songhua River during the winter season every year. The most experience ice sculpture from all around the world build up the crystal and bizarre wonderland with local resources. Next, the Harbin Ice and Snow World covers an area of more than 400 000 square meters using only 120,000 cubic meters ice and 100,000 cubic meters snow. Thus, it makes one of the most attracted places in Harbin during winter seasons.

Yabuli Ski Resort – Situated on Yabuli Sun Mountain, as part of the Changbai Mountain Range, is situated in China's northernmost area, Heilongjiang, about 180 kilometers southeast of the areas of capital town on Harbin. Yabuli Ski Resort is well known as China's biggest and best ski resort. The Yabuli Ski Resort is home for the national athletes of China as it is the primary training venue for China's national teams (Alpine, Nordic (aka Cross-Country) and Freestyle teams). The skiing period at Yabuli Ski Resort starts in mid-November and operates until the end of March.

Harbin Polarland – It also knows for the first polar amusement park in the world. It is in the top 3 for most attractions' places in Harbin. It also high-class scenic spots with beautiful themed in China. "Polar Whale Performers" flawlessly shows the most well-known polar animal stars with seven themed performances at a world level. The little Antarctic penguin Mumble, who was the firstborn in the inland city all over the world is a happy angel since he is one of the tourist attraction known as the mascot for Harbin tourism.