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Today we are going to Volga Manor, a Russian theme hotel resort located outskirt of the Harbin city.<\/p>\n
Before, we are planning to go there by bus, it needs 3 times bus transfer. Considering time and hassle free so we arrange to go there by private car. It’s cost 450 yuan from morning pick up and the evening return transfer. Include stop over a moment at Sophia Cathedral in the morning before depart to Volga Manor.<\/p>\n
The Cathedral of the Holy Wisdom of God or Saint Sophia Cathedral in Harbin is a former Russian Orthodox church located in the central district of Daoli, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, China.<\/p>\n
St. Sophia Orthodox Cathedral was built in 1907 after the completion of the Trans-Siberian Railway in 1903, which connected Vladivostok to northeast China. The Russian No.4 Army Division arrived in this region just after Russia’s loss to the Japanese in the Russo-Japanese War (1904\u20131905). St. Sophia Church was built and completed of timber in March, 1907 as part of a plan to reconsolidate the confidence of the army by building an imposing spiritual symbol.<\/p>\n
Built in 1899, Volga Manor has been telling the history of Harbin. It covers an area of over 600,000 kilometers square, Volga Manor is a Russian-style forest garden located about 29 km from St. Sophia Square in small town called Chenggaozi. The Volga Manor itself is beautiful. A small meandering Ashihe river flows smoothly through the woody garden park, leave an area of mudflat wet land by side for wild animals. Castle stands among the wood by the river, timber bridge cross the river is convenient for walking around.<\/p>\n
Visitors will feel like them were not in China with the Russian music playing on the background. The Manor itself has hotel, restaurant, ten banya\/Russian sauna and also there’s a Russian dance show every 11 am and 4 pm so it’s best for you to visit Volga Manor during these times. <\/p>\n
In Volga Manor we had a buffet lunch with 70yuan per person, also ride a ski drag by a motorbike for 50 yuan per person and snow tube at 10yuan per person.<\/p>\n
Finish from Volga Manor we’ve been drive back to hotel and choose to stop and drop off at Central Street (Zhongyang Da Jie) area. <\/p>\n
The cobblestone avenue of Zhongyang Dajie is the most obvious legacy of Russia’s involvement with Harbin, one of the longest pedestrian streets (1,450 metres or 1,586 yards) in Asia, the buildings along Zhongyang Dajie include a wide range of European styles, some reflecting the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Now a pedestrian-only zone running from Jingwei Jie up to the S\u014dnghu\u0101 River, the street, and those nearby, are lined with buildings that date back to the early 20th century. Some are imposing, others distinctly dilapidated, but the mix of architectural styles is fascinating.<\/p>\n
Teeming with shops, malls, cafes, restaurants and other tourist attractions, this street offers a full range of recreational options, as well giving the visitor a snapshot of Harbin\u2019s varied history. The place is beutiful at night.<\/p>\n