HARBIN: GOING ACROSS THE FROZEN RIVER in Harbin, HOLIDAYS, Uncategorized
One thing about Harbin – despite being a place that seems to rely solely on tourism during the winter months, we found it quite unfriendly/difficult to be a tourist. Sure, by researching and speaking to friends, we knew where to go and what to...
HARBIN: FREEZING, MUCH? 2 February 2010 in Harbin, HOLIDAYS, Uncategorized
Harbin is often referred to as “Little Moscow”, as it’s China’s northernmost major city, bordering Russia. We were actually surprised at just how Russian-influenced it was – lots of Russian architecture, food, shops, and even many locals spoke Russian or had inter-race marriages with...