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Klook Private Customized Tour in Northeast China (Harbin/Jilin)
Tours • From Harbin, Shenyang, Changchun

Klook Private Customized Tour in Northeast China (Harbin/Jilin)

Private tour
English guided
Private group
4.8 / 5
(11) • 1K+ booked
Free
5-Day Tour to Harbin Ice and Snow World, Yabuli, and Snow Town
Tours • From Harbin

5-Day Tour to Harbin Ice and Snow World, Yabuli, and Snow Town

24-hour confirmation
4.9 / 5
(71) • 400+ booked
€ 212.19
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[Winter Pre-sale] Harbin Round Trip to Mohe Snow Country Train 5-Day Tour
Tours • From Harbin

[Winter Pre-sale] Harbin Round Trip to Mohe Snow Country Train 5-Day Tour

Private tour
4.9 / 5
(42) • 400+ booked
€ 271.19
Save € 30.10
Snow Town One-Day Tour
Tours • From Harbin

Snow Town One-Day Tour

Private tour
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.9 / 5
(12) • 100+ booked
€ 78.39
Ice and Snow Dream A | 7-Day Tour to Harbin, Changbai Mountain, Snow Town, Yanji in Northeast China
Tours • From Harbin

Ice and Snow Dream A | 7-Day Tour to Harbin, Changbai Mountain, Snow Town, Yanji in Northeast China

Private tour
5.0 / 5
(15) • 500+ booked
From
€ 421.09
Save € 105.26
Yabuli Ski Resort & Snow Town 1-Day Tour
Tours • From Harbin

Yabuli Ski Resort & Snow Town 1-Day Tour

Small group
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(18) • 200+ booked
€ 99.09
Harbin Ice and Snow World
Theme parks • Harbin

Harbin Ice and Snow World

Book now for tomorrow
New Activity
€ 9.95
Retail: € 10.49
2-Day Yabuli Snow Town Tour | Round Trip from Harbin
Tours • Harbin

2-Day Yabuli Snow Town Tour | Round Trip from Harbin

24-hour confirmation
4.7 / 5
(24) • 300+ booked
€ 124.80
Harbin Volga Estate
Parks & gardens • Harbin

Harbin Volga Estate

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Free cancellation
4.3 / 5
(7) • 300+ booked
€ 6.29
Harbin Yabuli Ski Resort Full-Day Skiing Experience with Transfer
Tours • Harbin

Harbin Yabuli Ski Resort Full-Day Skiing Experience with Transfer

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(4) • 50+ booked
€ 54.29
Siberia Tiger Park
Zoos & aquariums • Harbin

Siberia Tiger Park

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New Activity
€ 13.09
Retail: € 13.75
Harbin|Harbin Taiping International Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Harbin

Harbin|Harbin Taiping International Airport Private Airport Transfer

Bestseller
Instant confirmation
4.6 / 5
(115) • 400+ booked
From
€ 23.25
Up to 5% off
Harbin Railway Station Pick-up and Drop-off
Car charters • Harbin

Harbin Railway Station Pick-up and Drop-off

Free cancellation
4.0 / 5
(2)
€ 23.99
Chongqing to Chengdu China High Speed Rail
Train tickets • From Harbin, Shenyang, Jilin City, Changchun

Chongqing to Chengdu China High Speed Rail

€ 16.99
Harbin City St. Sophia Cathedral & Central Street & Songhua River One-Day Chartered Tour
Car charters • Harbin

Harbin City St. Sophia Cathedral & Central Street & Songhua River One-Day Chartered Tour

Book now for tomorrow
Free cancellation
3.8 / 5
(4)
€ 63.95

Hotels in Harbin

Shangri-La Harbin
Hotels • Harbin

Shangri-La Harbin

Instant confirmation
4.2 / 5
(204)
From
€ 70.74
Mercure Harbin Central Street Sophia Church
Hotels • Harbin

Mercure Harbin Central Street Sophia Church

Instant confirmation
4.6 / 5
(15)
From
€ 34.18
Daka Hotel (Harbin Ice And Snow World Sunac Park)
Hotels • Harbin

Daka Hotel (Harbin Ice And Snow World Sunac Park)

Instant confirmation
From
€ 9.9
Ji Hotel Harbin Central Street Harbin Station North Square Hotel
From
€ 50.44
€ 52.84
Hilton Garden Inn Harbin Haxi
Hotels • Harbin

Hilton Garden Inn Harbin Haxi

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From
€ 42.38
Uula Electro-sports Apartment (Harbin Hasi Wanda Shop)
Hotels • Harbin

Uula Electro-sports Apartment (Harbin Hasi Wanda Shop)

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From
€ 26.1
HanReiHotel
Hotels • Harbin

HanReiHotel

Instant confirmation
From
€ 45.06
Holiday Inn Express Harbin Central Avenue by IHG
Hotels • Harbin

Holiday Inn Express Harbin Central Avenue by IHG

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(18)
From
€ 62.05
The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin
Hotels • Harbin

The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(40)
From
€ 148.05
Harbin Central Street Habsburg Hotel (Sofia Church)
Hotels • Harbin

Harbin Central Street Habsburg Hotel (Sofia Church)

Instant confirmation
From
€ 95.52
Hotel Indigo Harbin Central Avenue by IHG
Hotels • Harbin

Hotel Indigo Harbin Central Avenue by IHG

Instant confirmation
3.0 / 5
(2)
From
€ 128.91
Shangri-La Songbei, Harbin
Hotels • Harbin

Shangri-La Songbei, Harbin

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(64)
From
€ 75.57

Harbin travel guide

Harbin at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Harbin?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+200%
+100%
Typical
-100%
Busiest +161%
Jan
+153%
Feb
+23%
Mar
-92% Quietest
Apr
-92%
May
-84%
Jul
-84%
Aug
-61%
Oct
-88%
Nov
-40%
Dec

Demand peaks in January (about 161% above a typical month) while April is much quieter (about 92% below a typical month); travellers from the Philippines should book early for January and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in April. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Harbin cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

$300
$200
$100
$0
Avg $114 Priciest $277 Cheapest $21
Jul Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr Jun

Activities are cheapest in April (around USD 21), roughly 92% below the priciest month in September; this cheapest month lines up with the quieter demand period, so travelling in April can be both cheaper and less crowded. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

1 daysLast-minute
4 daysTypical
12 daysEarly

Most travellers book fairly close to departure — about 4 days ahead — which gives flexibility for spontaneous plans; during January’s peak you may still want to secure bookings earlier than that. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Harbin

Local weather

℉℃
  • NOV - MAR
    13°-20°

  • APR - OCT
    28°8°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 7.63CNY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Harbin Ice Festival

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Manila

What to know before visiting Harbin

Quick snapshot of Harbin City and what to expect

Harbin City draws most bookings for tours, parks and gardens, attraction passes and cultural experiences, with tours and parks leading the way. Demand spikes sharply in the winter months while the rest of the year sees much lighter activity, so the city’s rhythm is strongly seasonal.

Best times to visit based on crowd and price patterns

Klook booking data show the busiest month is January, while April is the quietest. Prices drift through the year and — in Klook bookings — September has been the priciest month while April typically shows the lowest prices. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, consider traveling around April when both demand and prices are at their lows; if you want the full peak-season atmosphere, January brings the biggest crowds and highest demand. Price and demand mostly diverge here: peak demand comes in winter, but the priciest past bookings were recorded in September rather than in the busiest month.

Tips for travellers from the Philippines planning a trip

Most travellers book activities a few days ahead — Klook’s typical lead time is about four days, with many last-minute bookings possible within a day and planners booking earlier up to around 12 days. If you have limited time, you can be flexible and book tours and park tickets close to travel; if you’re visiting in January or September, consider locking in key activities earlier to secure availability. Use Klook to compare tour and parks options and snap up attraction passes or cultural experiences that match your schedule.

FAQs about Harbin

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