Volga Manor
Built in 1899, Volga Manor has been telling the history of Harbin. It covers an area of over 600,000 square meters. The Russian culture is the theme of it.
Volga Manor perfectly combines culture, architecture, a wetland with natural scenery. There are more than 30 delicate Russian-style buildings in Volga Manor.
Highlights in Volga Manor
Saint Nicholas Church
Saint Nicholas Church used to be the landmark of Harbin, watching the changes of this city for hundreds of years. The rings of bells in the church recall people’s memories of Moscow.
Pushkin Salon
The architecture style of Pushkin Salon is the Russian style of the late 19th century. Its unique brick walls with strong contrast colors show its charm. The hollow-out crafts were used on the walls. The bronze statue of the famous Russian poet Pushkin welcomes visitors in front of Pushkin Salon.
There are a large number of people here to respect Pushkin, offer flowers to him and read his poems every day to show their admiration to this literature master.
Jinhuan Restaurant
Jinhuan Restaurant copied the construction of an exhibition hall of the Khabarovsk expo in 1913. Now, this restaurant has ushered in its 101 years old birthday. It is one of the best Russian-style restaurants in China.
Villa of Forest
This villa was designed by a Russian designer. It is in the eclectic style of a Russian villa in the 19th century. Trees, rivers, and wetlands surround this villa.
Entering the wooden fence of the villa, people seem like a step into a totally different world. Life here is peaceful and elegant. Everything in the villa is just harmonious.
Special programs
- Visitors will know the history of Harbin.
- There are more than 30 delicate Russian-style buildings, like Pavlov castle, Saint Nicholas Church, and a lot of restaurants. Saint Nicholas Church is the architecture art gallery in Volga Manor. Visitors will have a taste of pure Russian food.
- Visitors may appreciate the original Russian singing and dancing, exquisite Russian art wares.
- Visitors can experience the mini-golf.
- There are large gardens and wetlands.
Solo Adventure Tips
Transport: Take public bus No.340, 377 at Tongxiang shopping mall in Xiangfang District to the terminal station Chenggaozi County and then take bus No. 377 branches to Volga Manor Station. It takes about 80 minutes from the city center to here.
Ticket Price: RMB 100 p.p
Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (the church is open all day long)
Recommended visiting hours: half a day
Tel: 0451-55156801
Nearby Attractions
Central Pedestrian Street
Central Street was built in 1900, which is still one of the major business streets in Harbin. There are a lot of department stores, fashion shops, and featured restaurants along two sides of this street.
The buildings on the street are in all European styles like Renaissance architecture style, Baroque architecture style, eclecticism, and so on. There are always a lot of people on the street to tour or shop.
Opening Hours: All days
Getting there: Take Bus No. 1, 2, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20, 23, 64, 85, 101, 102, 103, 113, or 114, and, depending on different bus No., the station you are looking for is either Central Street or Youyi Road.
Harbin Ice and Snow Amusement World
Ice and Snow World is the essence of ice and snow art in Harbin. The night scene is more beautiful than the day scene. Visitors will see the highest, the prettiest, the most magnificent, and the grandest ice art.
- Tips: After entering Ice and Snow World, keep the ticket. Visitors will use the ticket when they want to enjoy items. Some items may need some deposit.
- Opening Hours: 9:00 - 21:00 from late December to the February of the following year.
- Getting there:
Take a taxi from Central Pedestrian Street to this world costs about 25 yuan. - Ticket price: an average adult ticket price is about 150 yuan from 9:00 to 12:00; and 300 yuan from 12:00 - 21:00. (ticket price here is just for reference for the ticket price of Ice and Snow World changes every year.)
- Location: Chenggaozi Town, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150039, China
地址：香坊区哈三路成高子镇民强村（近长江路伏尔加庄园支线）