Location. The Shangri-La Hotel Harbin stands two blocks from the Songhua River in Harbin, China. This high-rise property is located in the city's downtown central business district.

Hotel Features. Dining options include the Shang Palace that serves Cantonese cuisine, northeast Chinese specialties and vegetarian fare. The Coffee Garden provides a casual atmosphere and caters to Asian, American and European tastes. An on-site pastry shop offers homemade delights. Function rooms include the Grand Ballroom that accommodates more than 1,000 people. The business center offers fax, photocopy, courier and print services. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Recreational amenities include tennis courts, an indoor pool and a fitness facility with a sauna and steam room. A spa tub and therapeutic massages provide soothing comfort. Additional property amenities include car rental services and airport transportation to and from Harbin Taiping International Airport.

Guestrooms. This 18-story hotel offers 340 guestrooms and suites with sophisticated decor that includes earth-tone color schemes, mahogany-stained furniture and subtly patterned armchairs and sofa beds. All guestrooms feature DVD/CD players and satellite television. Coffeemakers and minibars are included. Refrigerators are available on request. Bathrooms contain telephones, scales, bathrobes and slippers.

Expert Tip. Harbin is famous for its Ice and Snow Festival, held two blocks from the hotel. Officially, the festival begins on January 5th and lasts one month. However, the exhibitions open earlier and last longer, weather permitting. Winter activities featured in the festival are snow carving, Yabuli alpine skiing, winter swimming in the Songhua River and the famous ice-lantern exhibition.