You must visit Harbin in winter, especially Sun Island, for a unique visual experience!

Harbin, the Ice City, is a great summer destination for people from the south with its cool climate. However, Harbin is even more charming in winter, especially Sun Island. The frozen rivers and snow-covered landscapes are reminiscent of the scenes described by great writers, and are visually stunning. So, this winter, you don't have to go south to escape the cold. Visiting Sun Island in Harbin is also a lot of fun. Harbin's Sun Island is truly unique in the ice and snow. Here is a simple guide to help you plan your trip. 1. Tickets: Sun Island is very large, spanning about 10 km from east to west, and most of it is open to the public for free. However, Harbin has the Ice and Snow World project to visit this season, with a ticket price of CNY 328, or CNY 325 if booked online. 2. Duration: Since Harbin's Sun Island is so large, you can't visit it in a short time. We recommend spending half a day there, or at least 3 hours if you want to see everything. However, based on my experience, visitors who like photography or snow and ice scenery can spend a whole day there. 3. Food and accommodation: Sun Island is a relatively primitive island in the river in Harbin, and there are only a few hotels available. However, there are many hotels within 1 km, so you have a lot of options. There are some mobile restaurants and fast food restaurants in the scenic area. 4. Transportation: Sun Island is easily accessible by public transportation. You can take Metro Line 2 from downtown Harbin to Sun Island Station. In addition, city tour buses will be added during peak tourist season. 5. Tips: Harbin is beautiful in winter, but the temperature is very low, so be sure to keep warm. Hotel rates in Harbin will also increase at this time (some hotels will increase their rates by 2–3 times), so we recommend booking in advance.