The mention of Harbin would make people think of the freezy weather. Actually, it is the same to me, a native-born Harbin girl.

Harbin is located in the northeast part of China. Harbin is in the mid-temperate zone. Consequently, the climate here proves four seasons clearly. It could be the fine weather, sunny day with cool breeze in crisp autumn which will make me energetic and dynamic, but among all the seasons, it is freezy winter the most impressive. You know what, ‘Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival’ is one of the world’s four largest ice and snow festivals. If you have a chance to visit Harbin, do not miss it.

Another word for me to describe my hometown, Harbin, is exotic. The city is well-known for its unique, Russian and European-influenced architecture. Baroque style, Byzantine architecture range, located in the city of Harbin City, Harbin become world-renowned Chinese and foreign art museum construction. St. Sofia Church, which is one of them, has now been made into a museum as a showcase of the multi-cultural architecture of Harbin. This beautiful church was built almost 1500 years ago. It used to be a church for Russian army built by infantry division from Siberia. The outward appearance of the church is magnificent, elegant and splendid.

The history of Harbin can be traced to the 22000 years ago. At that time human activity appeared in this gorgeous place, otherwise, they reclaimed wasteland and built it up to a fertile soil. Meanwhile, Harbin now has widely spread grassland. According to preliminary estimation, in the first quarter of this year, the gross domestic product reached 3258.1 billion yuan, up 13.0% over the same period last year at comparable prices. Harbin scores per-capita GDP, which at 4244.9 yuan close to that of a medium-level developed country.

You are not a man if you’ve never been to Harbin.

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