# Sun Island Scenic Area (太阳岛风景区)

Harbin, Heilongjiang Province · Northeast, China · Guidebook rating: 5/5
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Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Time needed:** 1 day
- **Getting there:** Take Metro Line 2 and exit from Exit 2 or 3 for direct access. Alternatively, ride the Songhua River cable car to Sun Island, then walk about 250 metres to the scenic area's No. 3 Gate.
- **Good for:** Hiking & Outdoors, Photography, City & Leisure

## About Sun Island Scenic Area

The scenic area comprises Sun Island together with nearby islands and sandbars, and was once a hugely popular destination in Harbin. Its unpretentious, rugged northern landscape makes it the first choice of Harbin residents for outings and picnics. The annual Snow Expo is the scenic area's biggest highlight, with wonderfully lifelike snow sculptures that captivate visitors.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2156. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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