Harbin ( 07-03-20 )

Harbin(哈尔滨), the capital of Heilongjiang Province, is located in the middle reaches of the Songhua River in the south of the province. The whole city covers an area of 632 square miles, with a population of 2.54 million. The city first came into being with the settlement, in 1097, of the Nazhen nationality. The place then was a natural, and cold, fishing area, situated right on the Songhua River. By the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368AD) the area was renamed Haerbin, literally meaning "where the ...

Harbin Little Fir YH ( 06-08-14 )

Harbin Little Fir YH

Harbin Ice and Snow Festival ( 06-08-14 )

Date: January 5-February 5 Place: Harbin(哈尔滨), Heilongjiang Province(黑龙江省) Activities: In addition to the famous local and international ice lantern and snow sculpture exhibitions and contests, winter swimming, ice hockey and alpine and cross-country skiing contests are held. A film festival, as well as exhibitions of painting, calligraphy and photos is held. In addition, folk songs, dances and wedding ceremonies are performed on ice. Trade fairs are also organized. ...