Madieer Cold Drink Hall is at 84 Zhongyang Street (Central Street) in Harbin's Daoli District, Heilongjiang province. It is the cold-drink outlet of the Modern (Madieer) brand, whose ice bar has become one of Harbin's best-known snacks, eaten even in sub-zero winter temperatures, when locals and visitors queue on Central Street to eat ice cream outdoors. The hall sits on the pedestrian street among the city's Baroque and Renaissance-revival buildings.
The emblematic product is the Madieer ice bar, a creamy, dense ice cream on a stick, priced at about 15 to 20 yuan (roughly 2 to 3 US dollars). Ice cream cups and coffee are also served in the hall, giving visitors somewhere to sit and warm up. Visitors are advised to buy from the official Madieer kiosk and hall and to avoid unofficial copy kiosks along the street that imitate the branding.
The hall is a light, casual cafe-style space. The atmosphere is bustling in summer, when queues form at the kiosk, and calmer indoors in winter. There is no dress code and no reservation. Noise is moderate to high at peak times. It suits a short break during a walk along Central Street, or a dessert stop after dinner.
Prices are low. No booking is needed, and the phone number for enquiries is 0451-84884400. Opening hours are roughly 09:00 to 21:00 daily, and visitors should confirm on Amap. The busiest period is summer and holiday weekends, and the winter festival season also draws crowds, though winter queues are often shorter. Eating the ice bar in freezing weather is a popular local ritual, and the frozen texture holds up well in the cold.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily, roughly 09:00-21:00; confirm on Amap |
| Reservations | Not needed; expect queues at the kiosk in summer; phone 0451-84884400 |
| Address | 84 Zhongyang Street (中央大街84号), Daoli District, Harbin |
Signature dishes
- Madieer ice bar
- Ice cream cups
- Coffee
Good to know
- Known for
- Original Modern ice bar, about ¥15-20 (~$2-3); avoid unofficial copy kiosks
Location
84 Zhongyang Street (中央大街84号), Daoli District, Harbin
45.7749, 126.6180 View on map
Highlights
- Home of the Madieer ice bar, a Harbin icon, about 15-20 yuan
- Indoor hall with ice cream cups and coffee
- Central Street location among the historic Baroque buildings
- Ice cream eaten outdoors in sub-zero winter is a local ritual
Tips for visiting
- Buy from the official Madieer kiosk or hall and avoid unofficial copy kiosks.
- Expect queues at the kiosk in summer; the indoor hall is calmer.
- Eat the ice bar outdoors in winter for the local experience.
- Phone 0451-84884400 for enquiries.
When to visit
Winter offers shorter queues and the local ritual of eating ice cream in the cold. Summer afternoons are busiest.
Accessibility
The hall is on flat, paved Central Street. Step-free entry to the indoor seating is not documented, though the kiosk can be reached from the street.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Madieer ice bar?
A dense, creamy ice cream on a stick that is one of Harbin's best-known snacks, costing about 15-20 yuan.
How can the genuine product be identified?
Buy from the official kiosk or the hall at 84 Zhongyang Street, and avoid unofficial copy kiosks.
Are queues long?
Queues form at the kiosk in summer.
Where is it?
At 84 Zhongyang Street in Daoli District.