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Harbin
Interesting places in Harbin:| 哈尔滨游乐园 | Zhaolin Park | |
| 极乐寺 | 龙塔 | |
| Central Mall （中央商城） | 萬達國際電影城 | |
| 中國工商銀行黑龍江省分行 | Huayuancun Hotel （花園村賓館） | |
| 火车站 | 哈爾濱工業大學津藝館 | |
Harbin is originally a Manchu word meaning 'a place for drying fishing nets.' * City seat: Daoli District * Population: 9.54 million, of them 4.64 million in the urban area of the city * Area: 53775 km, 7086 km urban * Geographic coordinates: 12542'-13010' east, 4404'-4640' N * GDP: 183.04 billion (ca. US$22.88 billion) in 2005 * Competitive Ability: Ranked no. 10 in <2004 Chinese City Competitive Ability Reports> * Mayor: Shi Zhongxin (): since 2002
Russian Buildings
Even new buildings are in Russian style
Old Quarter
Harbin's old quarter which covers a wide area of the city near the Songhua River is still today mostly made up of buildings that were constructed by the Russians at the turn of the 19th century. Most of them are built in baroque or byzantine style with spires and cupolas and interesting shades of yellow, white, green, or red. While St. Sophia is known as the main architectural attraction to the city, areas of the city such as Harbin's old quarter are made up of buildings that have been left untouched since the Russians left. While most of these streets are fairly decrepit and in need of repair, at least the area has been free from the wrecking ball like many other historical districts in China.
Harbin's main walking street at night
The inside of St. Sophia Church
Tiger Park
Sun Island
Guogeli Dajie at night
- Zhongyang Dajie (中央大街). Literally meaning "central avenue". This cobblestone lined street is a pedestrian only street that could serve as a perfect remnant of the bustling international business activities at the turn of the 20th century. The 1.4-km long street is a veritable museum of European architectural styles, including Baroque and Byzantine facades, Jewish architectural wonders, little Russian bakeries, French fashion houses, American snack food outlets, and Japanese restaurants. It runs from Jingwei Jie to Stalin Park at the river. In winter, one can walk out onto the ice or take a dog sledge or horse sledge ride.
- Flood Control Monument Built to commemorate the several floods of the Songhua River. It is at the riverside end of the Zhongyang Dajie, so one could visit these two at the same time.
- Stalin Park, Runs parallel to the Songhua River. Long tree covered walkway that stretches the city-side banks of the Songhua river, a really nice and pleasant walk.
- St. Sophia Cathedral, located in Daoli District on the corner of Zhaolin Street and Toulong Street. One of the few still standing Orthodox churches in the city. It is now converted into a Harbin Museum of Architecture. Inside there are exhibitions of many photographs from old times. Definitely worth going into.
- Unit 731 Museum A grim reminder of what happened during the Japanese occupation to over 2,000 prisoners of war. The museum, located out in the suburbs, tells the story of these individuals through images and displays, not heavy handed propaganda like at some museums. This museum is very well documented and for those with an interest in human atrocities.
- Siberian Tiger Preserve (老虎公园) A short distance from town, this expansive zoo allows visitors to take a guided tour of many large open pens, each housing small groups of tigers. For those with the stomach for it, visitors may purchase live animals and raw meat to be fed to the tigers while the visitors watch.
- Zhaolin Park, Youyi Lu and Shangzhi Jie. During the winter this park houses ice sculptures for the festivals, but during the off season, it's a pleasant stroll as well
- Dragon TV Tower (龙塔). Tallest steel structure in northeastern Asia. There is a revolving restaurant on top and views of the city. You can walk outside at the top and even strap on a harness for a thrill.
- Old Quarter A section of the city just west of Zhongyang Dajie is still dominated by Russian buildings built around the turn of the century. Not well maintained but an interesting walk and you can maybe find Russian antiques in some of the thrift stores.
- Grape Kingdom (葡萄王国). A live operating "organic farm" that has expansive grape and corn fields. In the fall you can enter the fields and pick as many fresh grapes as you want and watch how the Chinese process corn. Located near the Tiger Park.
- Sun Island (太阳岛). Park located on the banks of the Songhua River and can be reached by ferry boat (5 rmb). Pleasant to stroll during the warmer months and on the weekends newly married couples can be seen taking pictures. In the winter it becomes part of the ice city festivities.
- Gondola ride over Songhua River, access point is the Sun Island Park. A nice way to work your way back from Sun Island in a gondola car that takes you over the banks of the Songhua. 35-50RMB.
- Temple of Heavenly Bliss Large and active Buddhist temple.
- Heilongjiang Provincial Museum, 50 Hong Jun Jie. Built in 1922 and claims to have over 14,000 pieces of relics, but it's not well kept.
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View from window
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When I first arrived in Harbin I wanted to find a hotel in the Lonely Planet. However, I read in instructions incorrectly and it took quite a while to find. I had to ask about three locals. But before this, the women hawking rooms came and found me. They offered a room for Y30. At first I was confused, surely I was hearing it incorrectly. But they were definitely saying Y30, so I just had to go to have a look. In a side street one block behind where I took this photo, there was a small door. This lead up a small stair. On the 5th floor was a small hotel. Each room was the size of a bed. Some had TV sets. China Heilongjiang Harbin20061031 IMG_0552.jpg
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正片就是好！ 这建筑叫什么不记得了。 挺喜欢哈尔滨的，因为夏天那时去超级凉快，记得从回北京的飞机上下来出了机场门给我热得…… 十分想在冬天再去哈尔滨。 建筑资料参考
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I am not sure what this building is, I just liked it. China Heilongjiang Harbin20061031 IMG_0543.jpg
Traffic control
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The next day I head off in a different direction. China Heilongjiang Harbin20061102 IMG_0750.jpg
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