A Culinary Stroll Along Harbin Central Avenue — Guobaorou and the Taste of Russia
A course where you can enjoy both Northeastern and Russian cuisine in Harbin, where Russian-style architecture still remains. It is Harbin style to eat Madier ice cream outdoors, even in winter temperatures as low as -20 degrees. Since Harbin is the birthplace of Guobaorou (the original form of sweet and sour pork), be sure to try it at a long-established restaurant. The area around Central Avenue is entirely connected on foot, so half a day is sufficient to explore.
Central Street
Central Street (Zhongyang Dajie)
Madier Ice Cream (马迭尔冰棍)
Modern Ice Pops (Madieer)
Huamei Western Restaurant
Huamei Western Restaurant
Lao Chujia (Old Kitchen)
Laochujia
Qiu Lin Li Dao Si Hong Chang
Churin Lidaosi Red Sausage
Central Street
Central Street (Zhongyang Dajie)
The entire 1.4km European-style stone street is a food street. The classic route is to walk around holding grilled cold noodles and hongchang skewers.
Madier Ice Cream (马迭尔冰棍)
Modern Ice Pops (Madieer)
Harbin's famous ice bar, a tradition dating back to 1906. You have to eat it on the street in the middle of winter to experience the true Harbin vibe.
Huamei Western Restaurant
Huamei Western Restaurant
A long-standing Russian restaurant established in 1925. Taste the history of Harbin with borscht soup and Victorian-style roasted dishes.
Lao Chujia (Old Kitchen)
Laochujia
A long-standing restaurant spanning four generations of the family of chefs who first created Guobaorou. You must experience the original sweet, sour, and crispy taste.
Qiu Lin Li Dao Si Hong Chang
Churin Lidaosi Red Sausage
Harbin smoked sausage, crafted from a Lithuanian artisan in the 1900s. Also popular as a vacuum-packed gift.
