Harbin Maitian International Youth Hostel (HMIYH) is located at No. 95 South 2nd St./ No. 98 South 3rd St., Daowai District, Harbin. It’s in the heartland of the oldest city proper of Harbin as well as the hub of world’s largest, most well-preserved “Chinese Baroque” ancient buildings. The buildings cluster in this area, regarded as the birthplace of the city of Harbin with a history of about a hundred years, claim to have witnessed the vicissitudes of Harbin city.

The historical and cultural preservations of 'Chinese Baroque' within this area have gradually developed 2 principal zones: 'General Commercial precinct' and 'Cultural Tourism precinct', where authentic 'Baroque-styled' courtyards are distributed, featuring a bounty of city’s vibrant business centers, such as bath services, theatres, cinemas, Shandongnese hall, boutique shops, etc. Some of them are even used as scenes in the shooting of many films and TV plays. In addition this area is prestigious for the gathering of various time-honored tasty food services, which is described as one of the representatives of 'the Bite of Harbin'.