Harbin Xiangfang City Management Bureau

Don't let the bureaucratic name fool you — Xiangfang District Urban Administration Bureau sits in the heart of Harbin's charming old quarter! Surrounding streets boast red-brick Russian architecture and sizzling Dongbei cuisine (try the iconic sweet-and-sour pork!). In winter, the area transforms into a snow-kissed wonderland — warm up with a stick of famed Madeleine ice cream, a bizarrely delicious Harbin tradition even in freezing temps!