Study in Harbin

Why Study in Harbin

Transportation Guide

Harbin has a central location in Northeast China and has been a transportation hub throughout its history. It is only two hours
from Beijng by flight, or eight hours by bullet train. Harbin Taipin International Airport is about 45 minutes' drive from city center.
Overall, you'll find that Harbin's air travel, rail, and highway systems allow for fairly inexpensive, modern and rapid transport.

>>How can I get to my University form Harbin Taiping International Airport?

>>Daily Transportation

Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)

Harbin Taiping International Airport, formerly named Harbin Yanjiagang Airport, was built in 1979 and began serving as an
International airport in 1984. Having expanded during 1994-1997, the airport is equipped under the 4E standards and
capable of handling 6,000,000 passengers every year. More than 50 air routes connect it to over 40 Domestic and International
cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Seoul and Los Angeles.

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SICAS Airport Pick-up Service

If you want to meet us at Harbin Taiping International Airport, you can book an airport pick-up service with SICAS.
At least 72 hours notice is required for booking the airport pick-up (Collection) service. You must include the
following information on your application:

1. Airline

2. Flight Number

3. Arrival Date

4. Arrival Time

5. Terminal

Airport Shuttle Bus:

	Destination	Operating Time	Ticket Fare
Line 1	Zhongshan Lu	Form Airport:24hrs	20CNY
Line2	Huizhan Zhong Xin	06:00~18:00	20CNY
Line3	Taiping Bridge	06:00~16:30	20CNY
Line4	JIangbei Xueyuan Lu	09:00~15:30	20CNY

Alternatively, you can take a taxi to reach the downtown and the price is a little more than 100 CNY. It is about 45 minutes
drive from central old sector of Harbin to the airport, totally 35 kilometers southwest of the city center.

Daily Transportation

By Train

As you might imagine, the Northern China hub is easily accessible and connected by train from most major cities in China.
Most of the trains between Beijing and Harbin are overnight trains that leave in the afternoon and arrive early the next morning.
There is also a bullet train system operating between Harbin and Beijing. Bullet trains leave Beijing for Harbin each day, and
the trip takes about 8 hours.

Moreover, there is also a convenient route to get to Yabuli Ski Resort from Harbin. Information is listed below:

l Harbin to Yabuli South: K7011, 07:46 - 10:49

l Yabuli South to Harbin: K7012, 16:28 - 19:31

By City-Bus

The public traffic system in Harbin city is well developed, with over 100 bus routes connecting nearly all parts of the city. There
are two special tourist routes running pass scenic spots. One departs from Flood Control Monument and ends at Sun Island
Scenic Spot. The other passes several tourist spots in city center. Cost for a public bus ticket is one or two Yuan per ticket.

Taxi

There are several types of taxis, and the cost depends on the type you use, but the price difference is small. Usually, the flag
down price is 8 or 9 Yuan for the first three kilometers, and then no more than 2 Yuan for every additional kilometer.

SICAS Reminders:

1. Prepare some small bills, because the drivers are reluctant to break a 100 Yuan bill

2. Make sure that the driver turn the meter on or that you negotiate and agree on a price beforehand.

3. In winter, due to the freezing cold outdoors, taxis are in tight demand, so the taxi driver might pick up some other passengers
along the way. Don’t be surprised.