The colorful land of the Ice Lantern Festival beckons you to
come and explore its many wonders. Harbin is the capital city of
the Heilongjiang Province of China and is a happening place to
enjoy exciting holidays.
Location
Harbin, China is located at a distance of about a 12-hour train
ride from Beijing, China.
History
Harbin in Heilongjiang, China used to be a quiet and obscure
fishing village that was discovered and developed by the Russians
during the process of laying railway tracks and forming railway
junctions. The Russian influence in Harbin, China has been so
strong that this part of China came to be known as "Little Moscow."
Harbin was conquered by Japan in 1931 and came to be known as
Manchuria. After the WW II came to an end Manchuria was handed back
to China and was later renamed as Harbin.
Tourist Attractions
Visit the tourist attractions of Harbin, China with Holidays
China. Tour the Temple of Bliss, Wen Miao Confucian Temple,
Daoli District and other interesting tour destinations located
in different parts of Harbin, China.
Participate in the Harbin Summer Music Festival and the
famous Ice Sculpture Festival that are held annually in
Harbin during summer and winter respectively. Tour the Zhalong
Nature Reserve that is a natural reserve for a wide variety of
feathered species such as cranes, storks, herons and other
birds.
Things to Do
The Dreamworld Entertainment Park in Harbin, China is a
must visit. Enjoy with gay abandon at the nightclubs and
discotheques. Splash at the swimming pool at the Dreamworld
Entertainment Park and have fun at the plush bowling alley.
Shop for fur hats, Russian dolls and Chinese objects d' art at
the Chinese-Russian Market on your Harbin tours with
Holidays China.
Visit the local restaurants that serve delicious food. One
unique feature of the Harbin restaurants is the fact that the
number of lanterns that hang on the porch of a particular
restaurant determines its food prices.
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