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HARBIN (Ha"erbin) is the capital of
Heilongjiang Province and probably the most northernmost location that most
tourists visit. A city of distinctive character, Harbin is a good place to visit
for its winter atmosphere. Boulevards are lined with European-style buildings
and white doves flutter their wings in the skyline of the St. Sofia church.Even though the weather can be very cold, the annual ice
lantern festival brings many tourists each year, and the outside influence
on this city make it a fascinating place to visit. Harbin has lots to offer for anyone interested in history,
since both Russia and Japan have had a big influence over this city"s history
and architecture, helping it to become the thriving city that it is today.Also wishing to travel on the Trans-Siberian Railway
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