Featured Hotels Near Xujia Railway Station

Stay at Shangri-La Harbin, just a 15-minute drive from Xujia Station, featuring ice sculpture-themed rooms and indoor hot springs. The hotel offers immersive access to Northeast China's winter culture, with a 10-minute walk to Central Street and proximity to the Sun Island Snow Sculpture Art Expo, where you can marvel at dazzling displays of illuminated ice lanterns under the northern sky.

Take Metro Line 3 from Xujia Station to Fanghong Memorial Tower Station, then transfer to Bus 201 or take a short taxi ride—just 10 minutes—to reach the Sun Island Ice Lantern Exhibition. The journey takes only 25 minutes, passing by frozen stretches of the Songhua River and ice sculpture workshops. Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds and capture stunning photos of ice sculptures glowing under dawn light, making it the most efficient way to experience Harbin’s winter magic.

Consider Harbin Yuanda International Hotel, just an 8-minute drive from Xujia Station, featuring both indoor and outdoor hot spring pools and a dedicated children’s splash zone. The hotel offers family-oriented wellness experiences and hands-on Northeastern cultural activities like dumpling-making and paper-cutting workshops. Within a 5-minute walk lies Zhaolin Park, home to Harbin’s famous Ice Lantern Festival, making it an ideal destination for a festive winter getaway with kids.

Must-try experiences include ice skating on the Songhua River and joining an ice carving workshop guided by local artisans—create your own miniature ice sculpture. Stroll down Zhongyang Avenue at night to savor Madelin ice cream and Russian sausages, soaking in the European-influenced atmosphere. For an extended adventure, take a day trip to Sun Island to try snowmobile rides and stay overnight in a frozen igloo, embracing the full essence of northernmost China’s winter wonderland.

Yes, Shangri-La Harbin and Yuanda International Hotel provide complimentary shuttles to and from Xujia Station, operating six times daily with coverage across morning, afternoon, and evening hours. The 10-minute ride includes heated vehicles with luggage storage for comfort. Some room packages also include Ice Lantern Festival tickets and hot beverage vouchers, allowing guests to focus entirely on enjoying their Harbin winter experience without transportation worries.

Visit the Sun Island Ice Lantern Exhibition and Zhongyang Avenue Square, two top-rated photo locations in Harbin. The ice lantern show dazzles with thousands of colored lights illuminating massive ice sculptures, creating ethereal reflections. Zhongyang Avenue features preserved Russian-style architecture adorned with festive lights and ice decorations—perfect for capturing European winter street scenes. Use a slow shutter speed to catch light trails, and wear wool coats and fur hats for authentic, Instagram-worthy winter portraits.

Head to the Songhua River ice surface and Sun Island Ice Carving Workshops—ideal for professional-grade shots. The vast natural ice field offers clear skies and dramatic textures perfect for capturing skyline reflections and intricate ice fracture patterns. At the carving studio, photograph artisans mid-process: flying ice chips and tools striking ice with dynamic motion. Bring a tripod and telephoto lens, shooting during golden hour or dawn to highlight light refraction through ice crystals, producing stunning, high-quality winter imagery.