Stalin Park (斯大林公园), originally named “Riverside Park (江畔公园),” was established in 1953 to commemorate the people of Harbin’s victory over two devastating floods. Before the 1950s, this area served as a railway line and a shipping dock. The park is located on the southern bank of the Songhua River in Harbin, extending 1,750 meters from the Songhua River Railway Bridge in the east to Jiuzhan Park in the west, covering an area of 100,000 square meters. Its grand, rectangular design runs 50 meters wide and is elegantly situated alongside the river, directly opposite the famous “Sun Island” scenic area.
Stalin Park is renowned for its classic Russian-style architecture, vibrant flowerbeds filled with colorful “five-color grasses,” and striking artistic sculptures, including “Swan Spreading Wings,” “Three Youths,” “Start,” “Diving,” and “Sword Dance,” among a total of sixteen groups of sculptures. The park beautifully integrates European garden styles with unique northern Chinese characteristics, creating a harmonious and elegant space. Its combination of flowerbeds, statues, lawns, benches, round lamps, railings, and distinctive Russian toy-like buildings creates a fairy-tale atmosphere.
In addition to its natural beauty, the park features a gymnasium, youth center, bathhouse, and riverside club, offering various sports and cultural activities. During the winter months, visitors can enjoy vibrant earth art installations, purchase unique souvenirs and Russian goods, showcase their creativity with ice sculptures, and experience thrilling rides down giant ice slides directly into the scenic river area.
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Basic Information
| Estimated Length of Tour | 1 hour |
| Ticket Price | Free |
| Opening Hours | 24 hours a day throughout the year |
| Telephone Number | 0086-0451-84634216 |
Location and Transportation
Stalin Park is located at 3 Stalin Street, Daoli District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China. Nestled along the banks of the Songhua River, the park offers a scenic environment for visitors to enjoy. To get there, you can choose one of the following ways:
Bus: Take bus 2, 24, 56, 65, 74, 79, 85, 103, 118, or 201 and get off at Flood Control Memorial Tower Stop (防洪纪念塔站).
Metro: The closest metro station to Satlin Park is People’s Square (人民广场) on line 2. After getting out of the station from Exit 1, walk about 500 meters to the northeast to reach the park.
Highlights of Stalin Park
Railway Riverside Club
Established in 1912, the Railway Riverside Club, originally known as the “Yacht Club,” occupies over 5,000 square meters and was once part of the Chinese Eastern Railway Bureau. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Northeast Railway Trade Union acquired the club from the Soviet consulate for 800 million Northeast currency, renaming it the “Harbin Railway Riverside Club.” This unique establishment, situated in a picturesque location by the mountains and rivers, features elegant European-style architecture and exquisitely designed pavilions. The main structure resembles a giant ship poised to set sail, partially resting on the riverbank and extending into the water, making it a multifunctional leisure club that attracts visitors from all over.
Riverside Restaurant
The Riverside Restaurant, located near the yacht dock and west of the Flood Control Memorial Tower, was built before the liberation era during the Puppet Manchukuo period. Designed in the style of classical Russian wooden architecture, its roof is staggered at varying heights, with sharp angles and vibrant colors that give it a playful, block-like appearance. The open corridor facing the river allows for a scenic view, while the interior reflects traditional European architectural layouts, showcasing the beauty of classical European design. In the 1950s, the Changchun Film Studio used the restaurant’s structure for several scenes in the film “The Case of Xu Qiuying.” Other film and television productions have also filmed scenes in Stalin Park, including “Black Triangle,” “Ming Girl,” “Under the Night in Harbin,” “The Story of Church Street,” and “Rings of Time.”
