HARBIN BACKPACKING TRIP #1
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I wish Salam to everyone,
Rise and shine, it's morning in Shanghai. Took bath, clean-up and Prayer. Checked-out of the hotel and walked to the nearest Metro Station.
6 am Get on subway line 10 at North Sichuan Subway station → Shanghai Pudong Airport Station. Interchanged at Nanjing East Metro Station and got on Line 2 destined for Longyang Metro Station.
Arrived at Longyang Metro Station and use Exit 3 to get to Maglev Longyang Road Station. Maglev return tickets were useful. Got on Maglev Train coach and got seats next to a guy of Huízú ethnic 回族. I greeted him with Salam السلام عليكم , "Assalammualaikum". He replied my Salam.
Bro Huizu ini ada iras-iras macam Ustaz Azhar Idrus.
Harbin, Mu Tunggu Aku Datang!
Arrived at Shanghai Pudong Airport Metro Station and checked-in at Shanghai Pudong Airport at counter C for China Eastern Airline Flight.
Flight to Harbin
MU9173 China Eastern Airline. Departs Shanghai 10:40 am
HARBIN TAIPING INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
We finally arrived in Harbin at 1:40 pm. Flight duration 3 hours.
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| Cold weather at Harbin Airport |
We landed in Harbin, it was cold. We walked out of the airport arrival hall and to get hotel located in city centre, we need to take a bus.
Kept my eyes peeled to look out for the Bus ticket booth. At last found it, the ticket booth was located near to Harbin Airport east exit.
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| Bus ticket booth located at Harbin airport |
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| Bus route 3 is the route heading toward Taipingqiao to get on Harbin Metro Train |
"San hào xiàn", Telling the Shoupiaoyuan that I want get on Bus Route 3. She again asked me where I was going.
"Taipingqiao" I said. She replied back, "San hào xiàn". As what I requested earlier.
We bought the bus tickets. The bus was waiting by the roadside outside the airport building. It was minus 30 deg. C outside. Chilled to the bone.
We got on the bus. Comfortable since it has heating system in bus cabin.
The Bus made several stops until it reached Taipingqiao area. The location of this stop was in front of 7Days Inn, Dongzhi Road.
I asked the Shīfu 师傅 (Shifu is the calling for Bus Driver / Chef etc) where I can take the Airport Bus on the day to return to Airport. He said that at the back of that building and pointed his finger to the location.
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| Harbin was cold, beautiful and crowded |
I could say that Harbin greeted us with snow on slippery and icy roadside walking path. From that location where Airport Bus dropped us off, we struggled to walk on the frozen iced roadside pavement carrying the luggage, to Harbin Taipingqiao Metro Station where we will take Subway Metro to Bowuguan Metro Station. The location of the hotel was near Bowuguan Metro Station. Then, we need to walk from Bowuguan Metro Station to the hotel.
TRAVELLER COFFEE HOTEL
We reached Traveller Coffee Hotel. and checked-in at the hotel reception.
Traveller Coffee Hotel is located on He Gou Street, Harbin.
Many restaurants and convenience store available within the hotel vicinity. This hotel is in a great central spot, we were able to walk to a lot of places.
Booking.com stated this hotel as Walker Coffee Hotel, even Google Map identify this hotel as, Harbin Walker Coffee Hotel.
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| Traveller Coffee Hotel in Harbin is within walking distance from Metro Train station |
My excitement at touring Harbin for the first time! I've always wanted to visit Harbin, and I'm finally here!
Soon after we got ready in our tiny room, we decided to go out to explore the city.
We went downstairs and asked the concierge about some hot spots she recommended, and with our list and map in hand, we were off!
CARREFOUR
Carrefour Hypermarket in China is called Jialefu 家樂福.
When you say, "Carrefour" - they may reply, "No English", but for sure when you say, Jiālèfú, they will point to Carrefour.
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| Carrefour is where you can find most of the things you need |
The nearest Carrefour to the hotel we were staying, located on the intersection of Xidazhi Street and Beijing Street.
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| The nearest Carrefour to the hotel we stayed in Harbin |
RESTAURANT - XIBEI DIYIJIA LAMIANGUAN
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| Xibei Diyijia Lamian Restaurant 西北第一家拉面馆 |
Xibei Diyijia Lamian Restaurant is located on Jiaotong Street in Harbin.
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| Xibei Diyijia Lamian Restaurant is located quiet near to the hotel |
We had dinner at this restaurant.
This restaurant was operated by a Huízú family. I heard the name Talhah, with his father, the food was prepared by Fatimah.
I asked Talhah what time the restaurant usually opens and He replied, "Kāimén cóng zǎoshang qī diǎn dào wǎnshàng bā diǎn yǐhòu. 开门从早响七点到晚上八点以后。" 7 morning until after 8 in the evening.
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| He propped his chin with his left hand - this is Talhah |
Nice family friendly and helpful. The food was delicious.
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