Gogol Street
果戈里大街
A century-old street named after the Russian writer Nikolai Gogol. Along it are the “most beautiful bookstore,” the Gogol Bookstore, Orthodox churches and historic buildings.
Gogol Street is one of Harbin’s earliest streets. It was named for the many Russian emigrants who lived along it, and several historic eclectic-style buildings still line the street. The Church of the Intercession and St. Alexeevsky Church in Nangang District are both nearby. The Gogol Bookstore, decorated like a Russian palace, has been hailed as the “most beautiful bookstore” and is a popular photo spot. The street is free to stroll, and the bookstore is open about 9:00–21:00. It is reachable by Metro at Museum Station or nearby stops.
Opening hours
Open all day; bookstore approx. 09:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- St. Alexeevsky Church
- Church of the Intercession
- Churin Department Store
- Heilongjiang Provincial Museum
- Northeast China Revolutionary Martyrs' Memorial Hall
- Dragon Tower
- Harbin Confucian Temple
- Jihong Bridge