Harbin Stalin Park

Stalin Park is located along the banks of the Songhua River, offering beautiful riverside views, especially during winter when the river freezes over. Across the river, there are shopping areas and several restaurants, making it a convenient place to explore both sightseeing and dining options. If you face the river and walk to the right, you can reach the Songhua River Railway Bridge in about 5 minutes. It’s a great spot for a relaxing walk along the waterfront.

Nice riverside park for a walk. You can take the cable car to Chocolate Castle from here. No statue of Stalin himself unfortunately.

A long riverside park with lots of attractions. At one end is the old railway bridge that allows visitor to walk across the river. It is lit up at night making it a nice experience. The other end is the ferry terminal to Sun Island and also the cable ropeway to Sun Island. In the the center is the Iconic monument.

A Soviet-era landscaped park with Russian gardens & monuments. Constructed in 1953 and known as Riverside Park then. Now it is popular all year round with locals and tourists alike, its tree-lined promenade has playgrounds, recreation clubs and cafes. And beautiful sunsets can be observed from the riverside

This park is a hot tourist spot, always busy, we went there on a weekday afternoon, it was really busy, we loved the hustle and bustle. It is along the Songhua river, a lot of people just sit on the steps, enjoy the scenery. There are many restaurants and shopping plazas around there, very convenient

We took a slow, relaxing walk from Central Street and St. Sophia Church to the Harbin Flood Control Victory Memorial Tower—also known as the Flood Control Memorial Tower or Fountain Monument. It’s located at the north end of Zhongyang Street, right in Stalin Park by the Songhua River. The walk itself was quite nice, with the lively street gradually giving way to the more open, peaceful park area. When we reached the tower, our guide shared the story behind it—how it was built to commemorate the efforts of the people of Harbin during the major flood in 1957. It was interesting to hear how the community came together during such a challenging time. Learning the history behind the monument definitely made the visit more meaningful. It wasn’t just a quick photo stop—it gave us a deeper sense of the city and its past.

The winter time , this is great spot for hangout play withbice and Snow

Harbin in January truly offers a magical winter experience, with its chilly -25°C setting the stage for the famous Ice and Snow Festival. The entire city turns into a frosty wonderland, with massive ice sculptures, ice mazes, and glowing castles made from ice blocks harvested from the Songhua River. Besides the festival, activities like ice skating, sledding, and even winter swimming make it a captivating destination for winter lovers. Despite the cold, the vibrant lights and festivities warm the heart! How did you find managing in such extreme temperatures?