 The four seasons of Harbin are so obvious and winter¡¯s comparatively long in contrast with the three others¡¯ transient and the climate is cold and dry. Summer¡¯s transient and hot with the abundance of rainfall which mainly concentrates on from June to Sep. and configured more than 70% of the whole year¡¯s rainfall. The temperature in Spring and Autumn of Harbin is changeable and two seasons are transitional ones with big wind blowing.
With a long history, Harbin was the birthplace of Jin and Qing Dynasties. Over 40 nationalities (including Han Nationality) live in the area of Harbin. In the early 20th century, Harbin was an international commercial and trade city, boasting consulates of 16 countries, over 30 foreign companies and more than 60,000 foreigners from 18 countries. In recent years, Harbin has become the largest open city near the border in northeast China.
Geography
Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province, located in the belt within 125¡ã42¡äE to 130¡ã10¡äE and 44¡ã04¡äN to 46¡ã40¡äN and situated in the northeast of China and in the south of Heilongjiang Province, the main terrain of which is flat, low-lying, however, in the east 10 counties directly under which there grow lots of mountains and uplands.
Climate
Located in the Northern Temperate Zone, Harbin has an annual precipitation of 462 mm while the annual average temperature in the city proper is 4.3¡æ. the highest monthly average temperature is 23.2¡æ and the lowest is 15.8¡æ below zero.
Culture
Cultural activities in Harbin are booming. The concert entitled "Summer of Harbin", first held in 1961 and becoming a traditional event since then, has brought Harbin a reputation of being a city of music. It is a Grand National music event co-organized by the Ministry of Culture and the Harbin Municipal Government. The Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin is world-renowned. The art of making ice lanterns is one of the three most famous ice and snow arts in the world.
Scenic Spots
¡¤ The Memorial Tower of Fighting Against the Floods of Songhua River
¡¤ Pedestrian Street in the Central Avenue
¡¤ Highway Bridge on Songhua River
¡¤ Manchurian Tiger Garden
¡¤ The Sun Island
¡¤ Harbin and Niigata Friendship Garden
¡¤ Zhaolin Park
¡¤ Stalin Park
¡¤ Dream Paradise
¡¤ Harbin Amusement Park
¡¤ Garden of European and Asian Styles
¡¤ Children's Park
¡¤ The Forest Botanical Garden
¡¤ Babylon Park in the Air
¡¤ Venice Park
¡¤ The Zoo |
