Harbin

The known Chinese city of Harbin is located in a northeast part of the country, on the river Sungari. Is an administrative centre of province Hej-luntszjan. The population - over 4 million persons. On a card of China province Hej-luntszjan on the outlines reminds a flying swan, and the city of Harbin is located just in its southern part. Therefore it often name "the Pearl under a swan wing". Harbin has received one more name For the beauty and an originality - "East Paris".

City building has begun in 1898 in connection with erection of Chinese-east railway by Russia. The city has been opened for Russian and Chinese dealers. After 1917 from Russia many emigrants here ran. Therefore Harbin long time was considered "as Russian city in China". It has left the print on culture and architecture development. For example, Russian church in the centre of Harbin or department store of merchant Чурина. In Harbin quarter where there lived Russian emigrants till now has remained. Structures in area Daoli are very original, they are executed in the European style.

The area Daoli has received for it in the people glory of "East Moscow". In foot street you can get the qualitative goods in numerous boutiques and supermarkets. Here many branches easy and the heavy industry are developed. Harbin - a city of students. Pupils of high schools and average educational institutions make about third of its population.

In Harbin it is a lot of sights - parks, attractions, platforms for rest. On river Sungari quay there is a set of various attractions, and also the beautiful kind on the navigable river on which it is possible to sweep on walking boats opens and to admire a beautiful evening decline. From quay it is possible to be forwarded on "Solar island". Here it is possible to drive on a pony, to dress up in a kimono, to play. The winter city is even more beautiful. All is covered by snow, all is in the silver world. Every year here the international competitions on ice sculptures are held.