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Sunrise

Sun Island Sunrise Stroll

Be at the edge of the frozen Songhua river before the sun breaks over the horizon.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 06:31

    栖凤台

    Walk to Qifengtai (栖凤台) to find a quiet spot with a clear view toward the west-southwest.

  2. 07:01

    Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Fair

    Step across to the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Fair area to watch the golden light hit the massive snow sculptures.

  3. 07:46

    Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Fair

    Stay within the park grounds while the morning light is bright and the air is crisp.

Local tip

The park opens at 08:00. If you arrive before then, you may need to check if the entrance is accessible before official opening hours.

Check before you go

  • Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Fair opens at 08:00.
  • Check local transport routes to reach the Sun Island gondola station or the riverbank crossing from the city side.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Harbin (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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