Harbin Polarland (Pole Aquaruim)

Harbin Polarland is the first professional polar land themed park combining animal shows, polar land sights and an interactive experience into one in China. It’s also one of the main valuable sites for a China winter tour to Harbin. Covering an area of 16,000 square meters at the famous scenic site in Harbin - Sun Island, Harbin Polar land is extremely proud of the modern habitats, advanced design and interactive environments which aim to provide a dream-like experience for visitors as they tour the world of polar wildlife.

The park houses nearly ten thousand polar and marine animals such as polar bears, beluga whales and penguins. It has also innovatively created the world's first polar bear hotel and world-class performance projects such as the "Heart of the Ocean" beluga whale underwater show and 3D holographic dolphin show.

Harbin Polarland is divided into a number of sections, each of which has their own appeal. It 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. Cetacean bay for example is a must-see for anyone interested in sea-mammals. South Pole Penguin Island, North Pole Animal Family and Sea Lion Kingdom are extremely popular.

Harbin Polarland Facts

Main Exhibition Halls - What to see at Harbin Polarland

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. 

Polar Hall

Here, white whales from the Arctic, polar bears, seals, beluga wolves from the Arctic, and Antarctic penguins come together. Listen to the stories of the colorful spectacled cormorants from Africa, the romantic flamingos, the cool Lion King from the jungle.

The treasures in Harbin Polarland are two belugas named Mira and Nicola. Their underwater performance is the only in Asia in the underwater show field which is the biggest in Asia and world renowned. Under the training of two trainers, they show visitors a romantic "Heart of the Ocean" performance by using body language.

Penguin Exhibition Area

Another highlight in the Polar Land is the Penguin Exhibition Area. It is actually an artificially built "Little South Pole", where is home to 17 penguins. Among them there are 15 white-browed penguins and 2 king penguins. These penguins first arrived in Harbin on December 11, 2005 after passing through New Zealand, Japan, and Dalian from Antarctica. It is worth mentioning that one of the king penguins is the first Antarctic king penguin successfully bred in China. 

The Penguin Exhibition Area simulates the natural living environment of penguins in the Antarctic continent, using superb lighting and artificial ice and snow, creating polar day and night, sunrise and sunset, rare blizzards, and even polar day and night. In addition, the trainers of the Polar Pavilion monitor this area 24 hours a day,to ensure that the temperature of the exhibition area is always maintained at -5 ℃ and the penguin domestication work is flawless. 

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Oceanarium

At this signature attraction of Harbin Polar Park, board the Sun Island cruise ship from the Greater Khingan Range, sail through Whale Bay, and witness the romantic “Water Dance.” Ride the Shark-themed undersea train to watch the unfolding tale of “Stingrays and Warriors” outside your window.

Polar Bear Experience Pavilion

Here, you'll not only learn about the Arctic's past, present, and future, but also observe polar bears up close in their natural habitat. Witness their agile swimming as they hunt fish underwater. If you're lucky enough during winter, you might even see polar bears frolicking in the snow outdoors.

You will also see the two most performing polar bears in the North Pole Animal's Home, Don Quix and Heide. They play and compete happily every day. With fists and feet, they offer us an unparalleled "Bear King Tournament".

Exotic Animal Pavilion

The Exotic Animal Pavilion showcases over 30 rare reptile and amphibian species, including Burmese pythons, giant salamanders, North American alligators, variously-shaped lizards, and rare insects. Using immersive ecological landscaping techniques, the exhibits authentically recreate native habitats like tropical rainforests and jungle wetlands. Observe their feeding habits and movements up close through panoramic viewing windows—an ideal destination for families, students' educational travel, and wildlife enthusiasts exploring nature's wonders.

Arctic Wolf Pavilion

On September 28, 2022, Maya—the world's first cloned Arctic wolf—returned to Harbin Polar Park. Maya and her beagle mother now share a home within the park's Arctic Wolf Pavilion.

Lots of other animals such as sea lion, sea elephant and seal are waiting for your coming. The Porlarland makes your trip to Harbin more colorful.

Themed Performances

Beyond the renowned beluga whale show, dolphin show, and penguin performance, the Harbin Polarland also features:

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Harbin Polarland Hotel - Polar Bear Hotel

The Harbin Polar Park has invested RMB 100 million yuan to build the world's first polar bear hotel. It was jointly designed by the renowned Russian designer Kozhilyenko Natalia Yevreymovna and the famous Japanese theme park designer Miyazaki Shoji.

To provide tourists with the best experience, the widest view, the most unforgettable enjoyment and the safest environment, a total of 33 reinforced glass panels were custom-made and installed throughout all functional areas of the hotel. 
When tourists are dining, they can look down from their feet to see the polar bears and have meals together with them. By staying in any room, one can see the polar bears through the reinforced glass. At night, one can even "sleep" with the polar bears and have 24-hour companionship from them.

How to get to the Harbin Porlarland

By Subway

By Bus

1. In the city, you can take No. 42, No. 43, Tourist Bus No. 1, Tourist Bus No. 2, and Tourist Bus No. 3 to reach the "Sun Island" station (太阳岛站), and then walk 100 meters.

2. In the city, take No. 29, 47, 119, 125, 126, 127, 211, 216, 219, 223, 225, 226, 396, etc., to the "Sun Island Crossing" station (太阳岛道口), and then take the free shuttle bus offering by Harbin Polarland to the site.

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Travel Tips

If you take your Harbin tour in winter, it’s nice to visit other popular sites such as Harbin Ice and Snow World, St. Sophia Church, Snow Sculptures in Sun Island and so on.

Before you go to the Porlarland, check their showing time in advance just in case miss anything interesting. Beluga Show: 10.00, 14.00. Selion show: 11.00 15.00.

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