Drink

Luyu Cafe

鹿鱼咖啡

This is a good place to relax and escape the crowds or to warm up on a cold winter day. Situated in a historic Russian building right next to Zhongyang street, the warm atmosphere and nicely decorated surroundings, combined with a creative coffee blend from the friendly owner, will let you forget that you're in a city with a population of 10 million.

Address: 43 Hongzhuan Jie 红专街43号(靠近中央大街)
Getting there: Just a few meters left from Zhongyang St.
Price: ¥30

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Harbin, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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