Songhua River
The railway begins at Harbin railway station and progresses alongside the existing conventional lines to the right adjacent to the Songhua River. After crossing on the new Harbin to Qiqihar Railway Passenger Dedicated Line Songhua River Bridge the line reaches Harbin North railway station, newly constructed as part of the line. The line continues alongside the existing conventional Harbin–Manzhouli railway through the suburban areas, progressing through Hulan District before entering Zhaodong. Afterwards it continues beside the Harbin–Manzhouli railway north-west to Anda and Daqing finally diverging to terminate in Qiqihar.