Matryoshka Square
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A Russian-themed square centred on a giant 30-metre matryoshka building. Hundreds of painted dolls and castle-like buildings make it look like a fairy-tale world at night.
Matryoshka Square, known as the Sino-Russian Border Tourism Zone Matryoshka Scenic Area, lies on the western outskirts of Manzhouli, on the way to the National Gate. It is the city's most recognisable landmark. At its centre stands a giant matryoshka building about 30 metres tall, which houses a restaurant and performance venues. Around it are more than 200 large and small matryoshka dolls painted with figures from various countries, Russian-style churches and castles, and a Russian Art Museum.
During the day, you can enter the park to watch Russian song and dance performances. Entry fees follow the scenic area's announcement. At night, when the whole park is lit up, the colours are at their most vivid, and this is the peak time for photos. You can take free night photos from outside the square. In winter, the site is often converted into an ice and snow park.
A visit takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, and it is often scheduled on the same day as the National Gate. A taxi from the city centre takes about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
Scenic area about 9:00 AM–9:00 PM (night views depend on lighting hours)
Nearby sights
- Sino-Russian Border Trade Zone
- Manzhouli National Gate Scenic Area
- Zhongsu Pedestrian Street & Century Square
- Manzhouli Museum
- Manzhouli Russian-style Buildings & Railway Station
- Beihu Park
- Soviet Red Army Martyrs Cemetery
- Temujin Khan Camp