Tour Code: IFH-H-20
Tour days: 4 Days
This tour is perfect for those who are interested in the Jewish sites that existed in Harbin during the World War I and World War II. A visit to Jewish sites will help you better understand how the people lived and worked, worshiped and celebrated, adding to your knowledge of a very vibrant part of Harbin's history. Rounding out your tour is a visit to the must-sees in Harbin and the theme parks of the Ice and Snow Festival. (Available only from Dec. 20 to Feb. 25)
Transfer via: flight – your arrangement
Activities for today: Airport transfer
Driver service: Arrive at Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB), where you will be met by our driver and transferred to your hotel.
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Harbin Huangshan Jewish Cemetery, National Bank of Jews, Jewish Business Hong, Old Synagogue, Jewish Free Soup Kitchen, Jewish Geriatric Hospital, Jewish Primary School, Athletic Assembly Hall for Staff of Chinese Eastern Railway, Harbin Jewish Hospital
In the late 19th century and the early 20th century, Harbin was once the biggest habitat in the Far East for Jews. This morning we will drive outside the city to visit the Harbin Huangshan Jewish Cemetery, which is the largest and best-preserved one of its kind in East Asia. It is witnessed the special friendship between Chinese people and Jewish people. Then explore some Jewish sites including Jewish National Bank, Jewish Business Hong (house), Old Synagogue, Jewish Free Soup Kitchen, Home for the Aged (now branch for Taxation Bureau of Harbin Municipality), Jewish Primary School (not enter, just for an outside view. It is now a primary school for the local Korean nationality), Athletic Assembly Hall for Staff of Chinese Eastern Railway (now for Bureau of Education of Harbin Municipality. Not enter, just for an outside view), and Harbin Jewish Hospital (now Harbin Municipality Eye Hospital).
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Harbin Grand Theater, Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo, Siberian Tiger Park, Harbin Ice and Snow World
Driver & Guide Service: After breakfast, drive to Songbei District. We will make a short stop to take some photos of the Harbin Grand Theater (just outside view, not enter the theater) . Then move on to the Sun Island, where the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo is held every winter. You can see various awesome snow sculptures and do some optional activities (snow tubing, dog sledding etc). Proceed to the Siberian Tiger Park to enjoy a safari style trip to see the tigers and lions (feeding the animals is optional). Later, visit Harbin Ice and Snow World - a theme park that operates each night and features shows, interesting ice/snow activities (most are free), illuminated ice/snow buildings and sculptures.
Transfer via: flight –your arrangement
Activities for today: Airport transfer
Driver Service: Transfer to the airport for your flight onward.
