Once a small and quiet fishing village on the Songhua River, Harbin has grown into the cultural, industrial and political center of Heilongjiang province.

Harbin (nicknamed "Ice City"), is famous for its spectacular winter activities. The Ice Lantern Festival usually starts in January 5th and lasts till February. Fanciful ice sculptures are crafted in all kinds of shapes. At night the sculptures are illuminated from inside with colorful lights, turning river-side park into a fantasy-land. In summary, Harbin is a beautiful and attractive city, with ice-solid content and more importantly, spring-cool style.

The Songhua River gives Harbin a touch of lively beauty. The best place for river fun is the mid-river Sun Island.

Yabuli Skiing Center

Yabuli Skiing Center, with 15 skiing runs of three different kinds at a full length of 30 kilometers, 3 skiing cableways and 2,680-meter summer run (dry land sledge), is the first large-scale holiday resort for skiing in China.

Sun Island

The 38-square-kilometer sand dune on the Songhua River near its northern bank known as the Sun Island is part of Harbin City. In summer it is a resort where people come for camping, bathing, sunbathing and picnic.