Published date: March 4, 2025
Amazing Hotel♡ As Expected!!! Shangri-La♡
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Experience of the stay
Everyone might have a different impression of China. Many would probably wonder, where is Harbin? While some photos gave an older impression, the hotel was actually quite excellent. The staff at the reception provided outstanding hospitality! I was so moved that I emailed the hotel after returning home.
The room was spacious and clean, providing a very relaxing atmosphere. Amenities included toothbrushes, shampoo, body soap, hand soap, body cream, a hairdryer, and bathrobes – comparable to Japanese hotels.
The hotel also has its own restaurant, and the Chinese dishes were particularly delicious! Moreover, they were quite reasonable! The restaurant is open until 22:00, but similar food can be ordered 24/7 through room service, which is also reasonable!!! Overall, it was an exceptionally great hotel♡
Experiences during the trip
Are you familiar with the Harbin Ice Festival, one of the three major snow festivals in the world? It takes place every year from January to February. The venue is as vast as combining Disneyland and DisneySea, showcasing the grandeur of China. It's truly magnificent and cannot be fully captured in photographs.
Additionally, the city of Harbin, being close to Russia, beautifully incorporates Russian culture. It's a rare city where you can enjoy Russian cuisine and buy Russian souvenirs. There are direct flights from Japan, and the taxi ride from Harbin Airport to the city takes about an hour and costs around 3000 yen. Moving around the city by taxi is quite affordable.
Despite its charm, Harbin remains relatively unknown in Japan, but it has direct flights and excellent safety, making it highly recommended. Be advised that the society is very much a QR payment society, so cash is hardly used. Be sure to register with Alipay and WeChat before you go!