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Harbin Subway: Exploring China's 2nd-Tier City Metro

Subways in China: How metro systems look like in 2nd-tier cities

Destination:ChinaProvince:HeilongjiangCity:Harbin
Subways in China: How metro systems look like in 2nd-tier cities
Rafa Goes Around!9 min

Subways in China: How metro systems look. This was filmed by Rafa Goes Around!. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Every time I travel to a big or medium size city in China, I go to give a try to their subway if there is one. It is impressive to see the development of metro systems in this country, Harbin is not the exception, I will take you to some of the most impressive stations in this city!

--- Rafa Goes Around!
September 9, 2023, Autumn in China

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Rafa Goes Around explores Harbin’s modern metro, which he describes as having three lines and 66 stations. He tests cash, QR code and fingerprint payment options, sees English, Chinese and Russian interfaces, and rides the train. A lottery-ticket vending machine stands out among the station machines. Rafa also points to Russian-influenced architecture in the stations and compares the columns, arches and lamps with Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

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Subways in China: How metro systems look like in 2nd-tier cities

A modern metro system

Rafa Goes Around visits the Harbin Metro and describes it as one of the most beautiful subway systems he has seen in China. He says the system is modern, clean and relatively new, with three lines and 66 stations and further expansion planned. The network connects important parts of the city. At the station, Rafa sees several payment methods: cash, WeChat and Alipay QR codes, and digital fingerprint scanning. The interface also offers English, Chinese and Russian, making it usable for a wider range of passengers.

Station details and the train ride

Rafa points out an unusual vending machine that sells lottery tickets, a feature he has not seen in stations in Shenzhen. He tries a train and compares its design with metro cars in Shenzhen and Shanghai. To him, the similarity suggests a standardized approach to building subway systems efficiently and at lower cost. He also examines modules used for exiting and payment, including facial recognition, and describes the process as fast, convenient and safe.

The station architecture stands out for its Russian influence, which Rafa connects with Harbin's proximity to Russia. Columns, arches and lamps remind him of stations in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. He uses these details to compare the design with other stations he has visited, while noting that the train itself resembles those in major Chinese cities. The modern systems make the metro a convenient way to reach important places around Harbin, and Rafa sees it as more efficient and affordable than many taxi journeys. He says using public transportation is a practical way to get around and experience the daily pace of a city. His visit covers entry, fares, vending machines, station interiors and a ride through the network. He closes by inviting viewers to follow his travels, but the focus remains on the specific features he sees in Harbin.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: How large is Harbin Metro?
A: Rafa gives the system as three lines and 66 stations, with additional expansion planned.
Q: What payment options did he see?
A: He mentions cash, WeChat and Alipay QR codes, plus digital fingerprint scanning.
Q: What stood out about the station design?
A: Rafa notices Russian-influenced columns, arches and lamps and compares them with stations in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

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