Harbin Travel Guide
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Harbin (哈尔滨 Hā'ěrbīn) is the capital of Heilongjiang Province in north east China.
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Harbin is China's northernmost major city. Historically, the city has had a lot of Russian influence, in particular after the Russian Civil War of 1918 when White (Monarchist) refugees escaped the newly formed Soviet Union. The influence remains clearly visible in the building styles and foods.
Climate
Harbin is infamous for its very cold winters — it is at the same latitude as Montreal, and winter temperatures as low as -38.1°C have been recorded. Average summer temperatures hover around 20°C, while the coldest part of winter averages a chilly -17°C.
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By plane
Harbin Airport (HRB) has services to most major Chinese cities and some international services, including Khabarovsk and Vladivostok in Russia and Niigata in Japan. The airport is about one hour from the city by bus.
By train
Harbin is reachable by train from other Chinese cities. Expect long travel times for distant locations.
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- Harbin International Snow and Ice Festival. By far Harbin's biggest claim to fame, this month-long festival is held yearly from January 5th (exact dates may vary). The centerpiece is a vast series of gigantic ice sculptures, often lit up and representing a theme that changes yearly.
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Imported Russian goods of all types and qualities are available from tourist shops around town. Look out for vodka, Russian dolls, chocolate and much more. The local Chinese appeared to have picked up some aspects of Russian cuisine, with western style bread and sausage available around town.
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Budget
Try the Small Pine Tree Youth Hostel out in the university district for a cheap and friendly place to stay. Out on the edge of town for the adventurous at heart.
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