St. Sophia Cathedral
St. Sophia Cathedral is the largest Eastern Orthodox church in the Far East. Construction began in March 1907, originally serving as a military church for the Russian Empire during the construction of the Middle East Railway. Covering an area of 721 square meters and standing at a height of 53.35 meters, the church features a Latin cross layout and is a prime example of Byzantine architectural style. It represents a significant piece of modern European architecture in Harbin, possessing high historical, architectural, and scientific research value.
Siberian Tiger Forest Park
Siberian Tiger Forest Park features an educational exhibition hall and eleven visitor attractions, including areas for wild training, adult tigers, juvenile tigers, breeding tigers, lion-tiger hybrids, African lions, the Tiger King zone, and a walking area, as well as a tiger observation platform. Visitors can view over 100 purebred Siberian Tigers, 8 white tigers, 1 snow tiger, 2 white lions, 2 liger hybrids, 3 black jaguars, and 20 African lions. Except the walking area and the observation platform, all other attractions require visitors to search for the tigers from within a vehicle. Siberian Tiger Forest Park is the largest breeding and conservation base for SiberianTiger in the world, a national breeding base for Siberian Tiger genetic resources, and a national monitoring station for terrestrial wildlife diseases.
Pedestrian Zhongyang Street
Pedestrian Zhongyang Street, the urban symbol of Harbin, stretches from the Songhua River Flood Control Monument in the north to Jingwei Street in the south. It features 71 European and pseudo-European buildings, including 13 municipal protected structures showcasing a variety of architectural styles such as Renaissance, Baroque, eclecticism, and Modernism. Major attractions include the Flood Control Victory Monument and the Modem Hotel. Central Street also hosts cultural tourism events like the Western Cuisine Festival and the Old Street Music Festival. Additionally, several films have been shot in this vibrant area, highlighting its unique charm and historical significance.
The Zhongdong Railway Bridge
The Zhongdong Railway Bridge, featuring an aerial glass walkway, is located on the eastern side of Stalin Park by the Songhua River. This thrilling and scenic glass pathway not only represents one of the earliest railway bridges over the Songhua River but is also a renowned crossing in Harbin. It is the oldest existing structure in the city, spanning three centuries. Although the dramatic sound of trains no longer echoes through its arches, the bridge's silhouette under the setting sun remains particularly enchanting.
Volga Manor
Volga Manor is situated on the banks of the Ash River in the suburbs of Harbin, covering an area of over 600,000 square meters. This national 4A cultural tourism attraction, themed around Russian culture and rooted in Harbin's history, serves as a cultural exchange hub between China and Russia, a creative base for the Russian Artists Association, and a provincial youth research and education camp. The manor promotes the philosophy that "cultural depth leads to longevity, and taste brings value," offering visitors high-quality services for sightseeing, leisure vacations, cultural exhibitions, conferences, educational trips, wedding celebrations, and outdoor activities.