A must-see in Harbin is the largest Orthodox church in the Far East.

🕍 Can you believe it⁉️ The largest Orthodox church in the Far East is in Harbin, the St. Sophia Cathedral near Central Street in Daoli District‼️ 🌟 Highlights: As a landmark building in Harbin, St. Sophia Cathedral is famous for its unique onion-shaped dome and gorgeous interior. The church was built in 1907 and was once a church for the Russian army. It has now become the Harbin Architectural Art Museum✅ 📚 Origin: The history of St. Sophia Cathedral is closely related to the construction of the Middle East Railway, which is a humiliating history from a hundred years ago. In order to build and protect the railway, the Russian army was stationed in Harbin, and the predecessor of St. Sophia Cathedral was a church built by the 4th Siberian Infantry Division to support the construction of the Middle East Railway✅ 📷 About taking photos: There are many people taking photos in the square, and you can follow their lead to find the best spot🤣 🚌 Transportation: Take a taxi or 🚇 Metro Line 2 to Central Street Station, then walk to St. Sophia Cathedral. Driving is not recommended✅ 🕍 Visiting hours: 8:30–17:30 (closed on Mondays)✅ 🎟️ Admission: CNY 20 per person✅ ⚠️ There are many people soliciting for art photos in Sophia Square. Be careful and make sure you understand the details before taking photos‼️