Harbin,the capital of Heilongjiang province of People's Republic of China , is one of the sources of ice and snow culture in the world. Geographically, it is located in Northeast China under the direct influence of the cold winter wind from Siberia. The average temperature in summer is 21.2 degrees Celsius, -16.8 degrees Celsius in winter. It can be as cold as - 38.1 degrees Celsius in winter. Harbin is a famous international metropolis blending Western culture and Eastern culture perfectly. It is also called "Paris in the Orient", and "Moscow in the Orient". There are lots of famous tourist sites worth seeing. Besides, there are many interesting things to do in Harbin that must attract visitors.
Going for an outing: Influenced by the nomad in the North China in the ancient time, Harbin people like to go for an outing. A lot of companies arrange their staffs to go for an outing to rural areas or natural parks in the spring or autumn. With the development of Harbin people's life level, they will travel to farther places to enjoy the beautiful time.
Drinking Beer: In the twentieth century, it produces beer in Harbin. It has a history of about one hundred years. Harbin people love drinking beer. Most of them regard beer as a normal beverage. Some people drink much beer in order to show their heroism and passion to tourists.
Winter Swimming: It is a special sport in Harbin. As is known to all, it is freezing in the winter of Harbin. The outdoor temperature is almost twenty degrees below zero. The Song Hua River is frozen, but they dig the ice and build a swimming pool. People are swimming in the freezing water. It is a good way to keep a man's body healthy.
Enjoying the Ice Lantern: In the early 1930s, the ice lantern begins to develop basing on the folk and traditional art. The ice lantern is a very wonderful art. It relies on the landscape garden as the background. It regards architectures and sculptures as the way to exhibit. It uses lights as lamp-house. The various ice lanterns make up of amazing pictures. The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival and the Lantern Expo become the grand view garden of the lantern art, which attract large quantities of people to visit.
Weddings on the Ice: It is the favorite activity that belongs to Harbin's young people. A lot of couples like holding weddings on the ice. They go on skating to enjoy the happiness on the ice. This activity has become one part of the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. If the tourists are young couples, you may join them to spend the happy time together!
Harbin is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city. Its local people work hard and play harder. They have blended the local culture with exoticism in a way unique to Harbin. Harbin is one of a kind, and its friendly occupants are well known for their hospitality, and their ability to make tourists feel quite at home. Welcome to Harbin to enjoy the wonderful International Ice and Snow Festival, splendid culture, and the unique local lifestyle!
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