Harbin

As Heilongjian's provincial capital city, Harbin locats is the biggest city in nothest China. It is also the political and cultural, educational center of Heilongjing proince. Harbin city is not only rich in its cultural heritages, but also favored with its beautiful natural scenery. Famous historical attractions including St. Sofia Orthodox Church and Zhongyang Dajie which were built in the European style. For its unique location, Harbin boasts for its ice and snow culture.

Harbin is originally a Manchu word meaning "a place for drying fishing nets". Harbin bears the nicknames "The Pearl on the swan's neck" because the shape of Heilongjiang resembles a swan, and "Ice City" for its long and cold winter. This city is most famous for its beautiful display of ice sculptures in winter and is known as China¡¯s gateway to trade with Russia. In the 1920s, Harbin was considered China's fashion capital as new designs from Paris and Moscow reached there first before arriving in Shanghai.[1] Harbin is also a potential candidate for the 2022 Winter Olympics.