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
중앙대가 (中央大街)
Madier Ice Cream (马迭尔冰棍)
마디얼 아이스크림 (马迭尔冰棍)
Huamei Western Restaurant
화메이 서찬팅 (华梅西餐厅)
Lao Chujia (Old Kitchen)
라오추자 (老厨家)
Qiu Lin Li Dao Si Hong Chang
추린 리다오쓰 훙창 (秋林里道斯红肠)
Central Street
중앙대가 (中央大街)
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)
마디얼 아이스크림 (马迭尔冰棍)
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
화메이 서찬팅 (华梅西餐厅)
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)
라오추자 (老厨家)
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
추린 리다오쓰 훙창 (秋林里道斯红肠)
Harbin smoked sausage, crafted from a Lithuanian artisan in the 1900s. Also popular as a vacuum-packed gift.
