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Harbin - Day 6

Our holiday had come to an end, and it was time to return to reality. We flew back with Air China, transiting through Beijing for two hours. The flight was smooth, and we landed safely in Singapore. Here’s a video recap of our 6-day, 5-night adventure in Harbin!
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Harbin - Day 4 and 5

This is a must visit place when you travel to Harbin, Xuexiang Snow Town / Village. Xuexiang is located around 500 km from Harbin and can be reached by shuttle bus in about 5–6 hours. We booked a homestay in Xuexiang, and our host kindly helped us arrange the shuttle bus at an additional cost of RMB 80 per person, per trip. We departed from our hotel in Harbin around 8:30 a.m. and arrived in Xuexiang at about 3:00 p.m. After checking in, we walked five minutes to the nearby snow park and paid RMB 100 per person for unlimited snow play. Once we were satisfied, we strolled around as the lanterns were lit up—it was stunning at night. We even hired a local photographer to capture some pictures with the snow mushroom houses as a backdrop. To warm up, we enjoyed a traditional hotpot, which was a bit more expensive than in the city centre, but absolutely worth it. We truly enjoyed our stay. The next morning, temperatures dropped to –30°C, the coldest we had ever experienced. Thankfully, our w...

Harbin - Day 3

On Day 3, we visited Volga Manor, a Russian-influenced attraction located about an hour’s drive from Harbin city centre. The area features castles, a church, and a performance hall, all designed in classic Russian architectural style with distinctive red brick façades. We had plenty of fun enjoying the snow activities, including motor sledding, ice slides, and snow drifting. In the afternoon, we watched a traditional Russian performance, and the day ended with a vodka tasting at the Vodka Museum exhibition hall, accompanied by live music performed using traditional Russian instruments.