Harbin Polarland

Covering an area of 16,000 square meters (1.6 Hectares), Harbin Polarland is the first polar land themed park combining animal shows, polar land sights and an interactive experience into one. It is located at the famous scenic site in this city – Sun Island. Based on the mysterious polar region and using design ideas from an advanced theme park, the park is ready to offer every visitor a wondrous, dreamy and happy round-the-world journey which is told as stories or scenarios.

Harbin Polarland is mainly composed of "Daxing'an Mountain", "Fisherman's Wharf", "Whale's Bay", "South Pole Penguin's Island", "North Pole Animal's Home", "Happy Sea Lion's Kingdom" and other tourist attractions. Over 10,000 pole ocean animals belonging to over 600 kinds from the world gather here and actively interact with visitors.
 

Daxing'an Mountain

"Daxing'an Mountain" scenic area in Harbin Polarland imitates the primeval forest of Daxing'an Mountain. Visitors stop at the thick birch wood, a sea of clouds stretches before their eyes, the Songhua River murmurs, the whirling colorful windmill, the bright red fireplace and the merry water mill show the life of huntsman. Visitors are treated to a stormy surprise, when it suddenly darkens, the wind rises, the thunder rolls in the distance and the storm comes.
 

Fisherman's Wharf

After visitors are baptized by the storm, they are then attracted by roaring ocean waves and come by the "Fisherman's Wharf" of Harbin Polarland. In the blue sea water, they can see the hairy sea anemones and beautiful coral mountain where horseshoe crabs are hidden. In the ship of Sun Island, visitors can experience a memorable exploration through the exhibitions of the old captain's log book, mysterious charts, precise sextant, telescope and transmitter. After exploring the ship, they will understand the hardships the sailors went through for the development of marine adventure.
 

Whale's Bay

Coincidently, the ship of Sun Island has carried visitors to "Whale's Bay". In fact, it is the only route and the gathering place of the migration of the whales in the South Pole. In 1911, Amundsen, the explorer from Norway landed here and became the first man to conquer the South Pole. But here in the "Whale's Bay" in Harbin Polarland, visitors will see the naughty seals. Under the guide of the animal trainers, they perform acts such as welcome, greeting, prancing and turning circles in the air.
 

South Pole Penguin's Island

"South Pole Penguin's Island" of Harbin Polarland welcomes visitors accompanied by whistling wind. On the floating glaciers, penguins flock and perform diving. Good news came on December25, 2007 when a new member was added to this large penguin family. It is Manpo, the first South Pole penguin that was born in China's inland city. Now it is the mascot of Harbin City Tourism.

The treasures in this Polar Land are two belugas named Mira and Nicola. Their underwater performance is world renowned. Under the training of two trainers, they show visitors a romantic "Heart of the Ocean" performance by using body language. They can also bubble up water rings which grow bigger and go up slowly to the water surface. The old legend says a wish will come true when it is made before these water rings.

What's more exciting, visitors can take the "Train of Shark" to the "sea bottom" and appreciate the ferocious lingcod and sharks. If brave enough, they can also dive into the water and swim with these big water animals.
 

North Pole Animal's Home

In Harbin Polarland, other animals from the North Pole such as arctic wolves, arctic foxes and polar bears can be seen in "North Pole Animal's Home". Come here and enjoy a memorable polar land journey!
 

How to get to Harbin Polarland

1. Take Sightseeing Bus Line 4 to Taiyangdao Gongyuan Jidiguan (Harbin Polarland in Sun Island).
2. Take Bus 29, 47, 80, 119, 125, 126, 127, 211, 212, 213 or 215 to Taiyangdao Daokou and then walk northeast for 10 minutes to get there.
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Entrance Fee CNY 160 (including all animal performances);
CNY 110 for children between 1.2 to 1.4 meters (3.9 and 4.6 feet);
Free for children below 1.2 meters.
Opening Hours 8:00 - 17:30
Note: The opening hours are different in peak and off-peak tourist seasons, and the exact time is shown on the official website.
 

Performance Schedule

Performance by Time
White Whales 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00
Sea Lions 11:00, 13:00, 15:00
Rays 10:30, 12:30
Note: The schedule is for reference only.

Further Reading: Top 10 Things to Do in Harbin
- Last updated on Nov. 19, 2023 -
Questions & Answers on Harbin Polarland
Asked by Apichaya from THAILAND | Dec. 07, 2024 18:30Reply
Cable car to polarland
Can I go to polar land by cable car? How far the cable car stop from the polar land? After finishing the polar land, how can I go to snow sculpture? Thank you
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Answered by Candice | Dec. 08, 2024 19:40
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You can take the cable car at no. 218, Tongjiang Street, Daoli District to cross the river and then walk northwestward to the polar land. And there are snow and ice sculpture competitions from middle of December to the end of January, 2025 at Zhaolin Park, Sun Island and Ice and Snow Word. The polar land is next to Sun Island and to Ice and Snow World, you can take metro line 2 at Sun Island. To Zhaolin Park, take metro line 2 to People's Square, transfer to line 3 to the park.
Asked by Syamimah ahmad bakri from MALAYSIA | Nov. 08, 2024 09:15Reply
Polarland..hiii
Im planning to go to polarland on 31st dec 2024..may i know when is the time for penguin parade?
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Answered by Keith | Nov. 10, 2024 23:11
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It starts between 13:00 - 13:30.
Asked by DL from SINGAPORE | Nov. 19, 2023 18:44Reply
Harbin Polar Land
Hi,

Is it open in December 2023? I read that it is temporary close.

What time is the penguin parade? Can I walk from Songhua river to Polar Land or I need to take subway to Sunworld? Thank you.
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Answered by Hailey | Nov. 19, 2023 23:21
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I haven't hear any news about closing, and it just opens normally now. Generally, the time of penguin parade is 12:30 or 13:00. It is suggested to take Metro Line to Sunworld.
Asked by Lorian from UK | Nov. 13, 2023 13:16Reply
Why does it say temporary closed for harbin polarland bears hotel and when is it ope
When is polar bear hotel open why does it say temporarily closed?I'm partly disabled and want to see them Where's the nearest hotel to the parks please reply in English I want to to do 2 of the parks I'm not in a wheelchair I can walk slowly, do they have a train or little bus to each event
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Answered by Hailey | Nov. 14, 2023 19:47
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As I know, it is opened normally. It seems there is no train or little bus inside. However, you may hire a free wheelchair.
Asked by Taufiq from SINGAPORE | Dec. 01, 2016 02:36Reply
What is the operation hours of cable car from TongJiang Street to Sun Island?
Where does the cable car stop at Sun Island?

How can we travel between Siberia Tiger Park to Polarland to Sun Island Scenic Area to Ice and Snow World? Is it within walking distance?

Are there buses the connects between Sun Island Park, Siberian Tiger Park, Polarland and Ice & Snow World?
Cheers!
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Answered by Joe from USA | Dec. 01, 2016 23:52
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May to September: the cable car is open from 8:30 to 19:00 from Monday to Thursday; from 8:30 to 20:30 from Friday to Sunday. October to April: the cable car is open from 8:30 to 16:30 daily.

The cable car starts from No. 218, Tongjiang Street, and arrives at Sun Castle at No. 18, Fengjing Street.

You may arrange your itinerary this way: Sun Island- Polarland- Ice & Snow World- Siberian Tiger Park. The first three are adjacent to one another. You can walk from one to the another within 20 or 30 minutes, or take a taxi for CNY 9.

To Siberian Tiger Park, you can take bus line 29 from Ice & Snow World Station to Xuezi Street Station. Then, walk south for about 0.6 mile to the park.
Answered by Taufiq from SINGAPORE | Dec. 02, 2016 04:56
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Hi Joe!

Thanks for the info and suggestion!

October to April: the cable car is open from 8:30 to 16:30 daily. - Will it be the same for Sun Castle to TongJiang?

What if I do the other way round and visit Ice & Snow World when its dark for the beautiful lights?
Siberian Tiger Park-Sun Island-Polarland-Ice & Snow World? Take bus 29 too?

Cheers!
Answered by Joe | Dec. 06, 2016 00:17
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Yes, the opening time is the same from Sun Castle to Tongjiang Street. Certainly, you can do the other way. You can see the Ice & Snow World decorated with lights at night.

From Siberian Tiger Park, take bus line 29 from Xuezi Street Station to Municipal People's Congress (Shi Ren Da) Station, and walk north for about 400 to Swan Castle at No. 218, Tongjiang Street. Then, take the cable car to Sun Island. After visiting, walk to Polarland and Ice & Snow World. Have fun! :)
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