This station is served by the 'slower' and overnight trains. The type of train you board will determine the duration of your trip: Beijing (10-13+ hours), Tianjin (12-13+ hours), Dalian (9-12+ hours) and Shenyang (4-7+ hours). If you have time to spare at Harbin Station, there are a few 24-hour eateries across the road and a couple of cheap hotels within the area. Also, there are many non-official taxis waiting outside, which should be avoided by tourists. Free Wi-Fi is provided, but one needs a Chinese SIM card to receive a text message and active the Wi-Fi.