St Sophia Cathedral

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Чурин

Level 21 Local Expert

We visited this cathedral during our summer trip to Harbin. The cathedral looks especially beautiful in the evening with lighting, young people and many tourists come here, girls arrange photo shoots in hanboks, unusual outfits with wings. It looks very beautiful. We recommend you to visit

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Ольга

Level 24 Local Expert

A magnificent temple, now there is a museum. It is pleasant to consider the architecture of the building of the early 20th century. It is a pity, of course, that the temple is not functioning, but perhaps it will be sometime.

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Ольга Ш.

Level 11 Local Expert

It is a very beautiful cathedral and an amazingly atmospheric place around.At first, we walked and admired him during the day, but I wanted to go back and look at him in the light. A lot of girls rent interesting dresses, wigs, make up and do photo shoots there.

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Наталья Шелевая

Level 9 Local Expert

A beautiful place, I recommend coming in the afternoon to visit the tour. It is beautiful both in the afternoon and in the evening and at any time of the year. If you visit Harbin, you will not regret it.

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Вера Григорьева

Level 15 Local Expert

Harbin, China. It is a beautiful city and St. Sophia Cathedral is one of the additional attractions of the city. A very sought-after location for photo shoots and just photos from early morning to late evening.

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Ольга Воропаева

Level 11 Local Expert

A crowded square. An empty cathedral turned into an art object, against which endless selfies are arranged. Sadly

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Геннадий Геннадьевич Киле

Level 11 Local Expert

The temple is beautiful, but not operational. There are always a lot of people around, 99% are Chinese, and there are a lot of young people. Thanks to the Chinese comrades for the preservation of the temple and their interest.

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Полина Евл

Level 9 Local Expert

At the time of August 2024, the museum of the architectural history of the city was opened in the building of the former cathedral after restoration. Partially preserved murals. There is a grand piano in the altar, on which a pianist plays every 20-30 minutes, often Russian composers and even Katyusha)) Tickets at the box office are about 20 yuan, I don't remember exactly. The cashier was the 1st person in this city who could speak English)) The 2nd person is the cashier at the museum of the history of the city😄 And so only through Yandex. translate communication, download in advance so that the lffline works)

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Nadejda Gribach

Level 21 Local Expert

The building itself is very beautiful from the outside. But I did not expect that in an Orthodox Cathedral in the altar part they could just put a man playing the violin with a Slavic appearance just for the fun of people. There is no service in the Cathedral, you can enter only with tickets. Almost nothing has been preserved inside, it generally resembles obscurantism.

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Роман ;)

Level 10 Local Expert

A historical place filled with history and the era of that time as a historical cultural heritage of that era and now

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Толя Демон

Level 11 Local Expert

Very beautiful. Atmospheric. There are always a lot of people, everything is photographed. Pleasant lighting turns on in the evening. It is worth visiting Hagia Sophia in Harbin

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Анна А.

Level 5 Local Expert

It is a beautiful cathedral, it is a pity that it is not operational. It hurt a little that it is used as a backdrop for a photo shoot in dubious-looking costumes. But this is another country and that's how they see our history (thank you for not demolishing it, but leaving it as a monument).

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Мария

Level 6 Local Expert

A historical place, partially preserved amazing ornamental paintings inside the temple, I definitely recommend you to visit, this is our pride!

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Антон шуппа

Level 10 Local Expert

you can just look outside, in the evening the Chinese arrange photo shoots with dressing up in different dresses and makeup, the cost starts from 100 yuan. I do not recommend ordering photo printing from them. The quality is poor and expensive.

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Мария Гостева

Level 6 Local Expert

A beautiful cathedral built by Russian people. With excellent acoustics, indescribable emotions from playing the violin and piano, it was very cool.

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Софья С.

Level 5 Local Expert

From the outside, the cathedral looks very beautiful, I would even say majestic. There are always a lot of tourists near the cathedral, people in beautiful dresses who take pictures against the background of the cathedral. In general, I liked it. Yes, the interior of the cathedral is not as colorful as many imagine, but that was the idea to leave the cathedral in its original form.

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Inna Klochko

Level 20 Local Expert

It is currently under restoration, entry inside is prohibited.

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Эльвира

Level 6 Local Expert

A historical place, I recommend you to visit! On the square in front of the cathedral you can meet people from all continents of our planet! St. Sophia Cathedral attracts people like a magnet!

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Станислав Журавский

Level 13 Local Expert

The Russian Temple in China. Outwardly, he's gorgeous. Unfortunately, it was not possible to get inside, repairs are underway. Thanks to the "neighbors" for taking care of the Russian heritage.

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Лилия Недельская

Level 10 Local Expert

It's a gorgeous place.

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Helen

Level 18 Local Expert

An Orthodox church, inactive, in a small square, where children ride on cars, ride on swings.. The outside, in my opinion, requires restoration.

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Светлана

Level 10 Local Expert

A beautiful architectural monument in the center of Harbin city. The Chinese are happy to come from all over the country to touch a piece of Russia.

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Жабкин Денис

Level 16 Local Expert

Since 1996, the cathedral has been on the list of cultural monuments of the People's Republic of China. In 2006, there was a re-registration, entrance is paid.

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Анна

Level 12 Local Expert

When visiting Harbin, you should definitely see St. Sophia Cathedral. It is located in the city center.

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Денис Денис

Level 30 Local Expert

What they turned the cathedral into inside is just a shock and blasphemy

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Сергей Смирнов

Level 8 Local Expert

Touch the Russian historical value, which is located in the center of Harbin (the capital of Heydongjiang Province). Although the temple is currently not operational.

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Мария Бутакова

Level 6 Local Expert

It's a beautiful place. It looks unexpected in a Chinese city

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mariaelisevich

Level 20 Local Expert

The church operates as a museum

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Инкогнито 1527

Level 8 Local Expert

We lived in the Manhattan hotel next to the cathedral, walked around the square every evening. Very nice and clean.

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Дмитрий Борисов

Level 7 Local Expert

The temple is under restoration at the time of July 2025.

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Сергей

Level 14 Local Expert

A historical place. It's a pity we couldn't get inside, as well as the beautiful square and the temple itself

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grigori yaroslavtsev

Level 4 Local Expert

He looks handsome. We were outside, because we were late at night. But I would like to visit the interior

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Ольга

Level 8 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place!

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sergei-chirk0v

Level 13 Local Expert

Very beautiful

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Ксения Владимировна Алексеева

Level 20 Local Expert

It's a very atmospheric place.

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Антонина Баранова

Level 3 Local Expert

I visited Harbin in October 2025 , I really liked it, I didn't have much time planned, I'll go again

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Максим

Level 15 Local Expert

In fact, there is nothing else to see in Harbin. I especially remember the Chinese women in costumes of evil fairies.

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Александр

Level 11 Local Expert

It is well preserved, it is constantly being monitored.

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М ТТ

Level 3 Local Expert

Who is interested in the history of Russians in China Be sure to visit this cathedral

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Надежда Т.

Level 8 Local Expert

Harbin is amazing! St. Sophia Cathedral is a miracle! The ride is excellent!

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Елизавета Фоминых

Level 4 Local Expert

The only downside is that there are a lot of people in the square in front of the cathedral, many want to take pictures or take photos in secret. You can go inside the cathedral, but it's for a fee. There is a discount for students. Filming is prohibited in the cathedral

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Max Max

Level 16 Local Expert

The Russian Temple in China. Monument, no services are held.

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Влад Московский

Level 6 Local Expert

A good temple! It's a pity they don't run services

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801837 Оп

Level 5 Local Expert

The beauty is indescribable

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Елена Ивченкова

Level 6 Local Expert

The cathedral was turned into a gallery(((

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Елена Поварова

Level 8 Local Expert

It's sooo beautiful

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Инкогнито 6192

Level 5 Local Expert

Great

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St Sophia Cathedral

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