Sun Island

The Sun Island, also called Sun Island Park, or the Sun Island Scenic Area is located on the north bank of the Songhua River, which is surrounded by swamps. It is the only wetland scenic area located in the center of the city. The core scenic area is 15 square kilometers and covers an area of 38 square kilometers.

The external protected area is 88 square kilometers. It has been named as a "National Scenic Area", a 5A scenic spot and a State water recreation destination. It has also been granted the China Habitat Environment Award and named by the Council of the United Nations as a Model United Nations FOUN Ecological Island.

Its unique natural beauty and romantic northern European style are well known. It is home to Deer Park, Squirrels Island, Swan Lake, the Russian customs town, and the Harbin Niigata friendship garden. It is rich in foreign customs and covers an area of 90,000 square meters. It has simple, rough, natural scenery that creates a beach by the wild marshland. The newly-constructed Yu Zhixue Museum, the Russian art galleries, the North China Fine Arts Museum, Museum of Art Sun Island, Harbin Ice and Snow Culture Exhibition and the Sun Island Russian painting art exchange base for visitors brings the cultural charm of the city to visitors. Sun Island Snow Museum of Art during the hot summer can help visitors enjoy the magic of ice and snow. In summer, the region welcomes green grass and forests, blooming flowers and bird migration, feeding and breeding areas. In winter, the annual China·Harbin Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo is held in Sun Island. Many domestic and international snow sculpture competitions gather there. Activities include dog sledding, snow slide rings, snow bikes, snowmobiles and other snow activities.

Where is the Sun Island Park?

The park is located in No. 3, Jingbei Lu, Songbei District, Harbin. 

How much is the entrance fee to the Sun Island Park?

Adult: CNY 30, Children and students: CNY 15; During the Harbin ice festival, the entrance fee reach to CNY 330 for the park holds the internationl snow 

sculpture art expo.  

How can I get to the Sun Island Park?

1) by bus No. 29, 80, 85 or 88. 2)It takes about 25-30 minutes from the Central Street to the park by taxi (CNY 30-50).

What are the opening hours of the park?

08:00 - 17:00

How Long Should I spend at the park?

2 - 3 hours