Harbin Province of China

На берегах речки Сунгари расположен административный центр провинции Хэй-лунцзян – город Харбин. Население провинции составляет более четырех миллионов человек. Если внимательно присмотреться к карте, можно увидеть, что очертания границ провинции напоминают форму летящего лебедя. Поэтому город Харбин китайские жители нежно прозвали «Жемчужина под крылом лебедя».

After Russia built the Chinese railroad in 1898, the construction of the city itself began. The influx of emigrants from Russia in the period of 1917 left its mark on the cultural and architectural development of the city. At one time, Harbin was unofficially called the "Russian city in China". Many buildings were built in the Russian style or bore the names of Russian figures and merchants. For example, there was a Russian church in the city center and a department store named after the merchant Churin. The area where Russian refugees lived in Harbin is still preserved. Structures in this quarter are executed in the European style, for which it received the name of "Eastern Moscow. On Pedestrian Street, you will find numerous boutiques and supermarkets offering a large selection of quality goods.

There are many educational institutions in Harbin, and students make up one-third of the city's total population.

The embankment of the Sungari River is full of numerous attractions and recreational areas. There is a beautiful view of the navigable river, and if you wish, you will be provided with a pleasure boat to take you to "Sunny Island".

In winter, the city is transformed, covered with snow and turning into a silver world. Every year in winter, an international ice sculpture tournament is held in Harbin.