Harbin : Main Scenic Spots

Stalin Park, a perambulating zone down by the river, is dotted with statues and recreation clubs for the locals. The promenade is constructed along a 42km embankment that was built to curb the unruly Songhua River. The bizarre Flood Control Monument was built in 1958 to celebrate the embankment's victory in holding back the river, as well as to commemorate the thousands of people who had previously died in the Songhua's floods.

Facing Stalin Park and a ferry trip away is Taiyangdao Park, a sanatorium zone covering 3800 hectares. The main draw of the area is Taiyangdao Park, which has gardens, forested area and a "water world". In the winter it has something of a neglected feel about it, but provides a peaceful getaway.

The mission of the Siberia Tiger Park is to study, breed, release and ultimately save the Manchurian tiger from extinction.

Jile Temple (Jile si) is one of the four most important Buddhist temples in northeast China. The temple is characterized by its age, its architecture and its lay out and all are designed strictly after the Chinese Buddhist style. The temple is therefore looked upon as the model for visitors to understand and appreciate the art of Chinese temple building. The temple was built in 1920 by Master Yanxu, a famous disciple of the Tiantai Buddhist clan.

The Russian influence in Harbin, including a continuing strong Russian population here, is no better felt than a wander around the streets that make up the Daoli district, in the northwest of the city. Among the many Orthodox churches and Russian style facades in this region, the St.Sophia Orthodox Church (Shengsuo feiya dajiaotang) is the most impressive, and imposing, structure. << Back to Harbin Info