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Come visit Harbin! Sure, the temperature still averages between 25-32 C in the summer, but between its Snow and Ice Art Museum, whitewater rapids, and various wetlands tours, there are plenty of ways to keep cool and feel refreshed. Read more>>
The “Guitar China 2012 CG3” Tour will perform at BOX Town in Harbin on May 27. Featured artists include Ohioan guitar virtuoso Neil Zaza, British shredder “Andy”, and Chinese guitarist Ji Bin. Getting there: ride bus No. 9, 71, 73, 75, 77, 88, 92, 114 to Xidazhijie bus stop (西大直街站) See also: Harbin Taxi Fuel Surcharges Rise to 2 RMB Read more>>
Human settlement in the Harbin area can be traced back to 2200 BC (late Stone Age), though the area probably hasn' t enjoyed continuous settlement between then and now. Harbin was part of Manchuria, and the birthplace of the Manchus who invaded China and founded the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Even with such illustrious beginnings Harbin remained a small fishing village until Russia built the Chinese Eastern Railway in 1896 to shorten the...Read more>>
As one of the largest cities in northeast China, Harbin enjoys excellent transportation links to and from the city. What's more, Harbin is also one of China's gateways into Siberia, Russia and northeast Asia, making it an invaluable "hinge" for onward traveling. Taiping International Airport in Harbin is the second largest in northeastern China, with 18 airlines operating 68 routes, 23 of which are international. Several large...Read more>>
