Sun Island
From ChinaTravelGuide
Northeast China (东北) » Heilongjiang (黑龙江) » Harbin (哈尔滨) » Sun Island (Taiyang Dao Gongyuan, 太阳岛公园)Sun Island (Taiyang Dao Gongyuan, 太阳岛公园) | |
| Address: | North bank of Songhua River, face Stalin Park, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province., Harbin, Heilongjiang |
| Phone: | 0451-88190230 |
| Web site: | www.taiyangdao.com.cn |
| Price Range: | ￥30;Snow Carving Exposition: ￥50. ~ ￥30;Snow Carving Exposition: ￥50. |
| Hours: | 8：00-17：00 |
| Level: | AAAAA |
| Type: | Park |
| Tourist Rating: |  |
Tourist Reviews (0) | ||
| Be the first to write a review for this attraction. | ||
| >> write a review |
[edit] Description
Located on the Songhua River to the north of the city of Harbin, the Sun Island covers an area of 3,800 hectares of leisure resources, including the renowned Siberian Tiger Park. The island is a famous summer resort and a scenic area known for its year-round natural sceneries and recreational facilities, including swimming pools, river beaches for sunbathing, lakes for boating, a fairground, a water world, an arms museum, and many barbecues and picnics areas.
The middle and northern part of the island is mainly covered by a large garden surrounded by large forested areas. are Around the "Sun Lake" and the "Lotus Pond" are many different styles of recreational buildings. With lush vegetations and hidden winding paths, the park is a great get-away from the city crowds.
In winter, the Sun Island is gracefully covered with snow. The island hosts the renowned annual Snow Carving Festival every year, and is served as the playground for various winter sports, such as skiing, hockey, ice-skating, and sledding games.
The transportation is convenient to the Sun Island. Tourists can get here by water, land and air. It is a great enjoyment to tour on Songhua River when the weather is fine. It will be exciting and full of fun to cross the Songhua River on a cable car. Of course, it is much more convenient to cross the river by land with numerous vehicles coming and going every day. The center of the park is at a water pavilion. About 1,515 square meters, the highlights include a long corridor, a link corridor and a square pavilion built with modern methods of garden making. In the two-storied square pavilion 54 black marble pillars are built.
The name of the Sun Island was originated from the Manchu language.
[edit] History
...
[edit] Photos
 |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |
 |  |
[edit] Videos
| Sun Island |
Get the Flash Player to see this player. |
| The island is a famous summer resort and a scenic area |
[edit] What to see
- Harbin Ice and Snow World
- Massive ice sculptures are a must-see here, especially during night time. It takes about two to three hours to cover everything in this place. Ice skating shows are on a center stage with world-class performers from different countries. Activities include ice sliding, ice wall climbing, horse drawn sleigh riding. There are small shops selling snacks and drinks. Pay special attention to the icy and slippery ground. If necessary, rent the traction devices to help walking on ice stairways. Closed at 9:40pm. Regular admission fee is 150 RMB.
- Snow Sculpture Art Fair
- Best seen during the day. It features both international and regional sculpture contest entries, most of which are gigantic snow sculptures. Reserve two to three hours for everything in the fair. Activities include rides inside the huge sculptures' inner tubes, padded balls with passenger compartments, dog sleigh rides, deer & yak photo opportunities. Regular admission fee is 120 RMB.
[edit] Direction
...
[edit] Fees/Hours
- Regular admission fee for Harbin Ice and Snow World: 150 RMB (January 2008).
- Regular admission fee for Snow Sculpture Art Fair: 120 RMB (January 2008).
[edit] Activities
...
[edit] Events
...
[edit] Other Local Attractions
[edit] Area Hotels
[edit] Restaurants
- Restaurant #1 (distance 1)
- Restaurant #2 (distance 2)
- Restaurant #3 (distance 3)
[edit] Shops
[edit] Businesses
- Business #1 (distance 1)
- Business #2 (distance 2)
- Business #3 (distance 3)
[edit] Transportation
- Transportation #1 (distance 1)
- Transportation #2 (distance 2)
- Transportation #3 (distance 3)
