I visited Harbin, the capital city of China's northernmost province, Heilongjiang recently. Its known for its sub-arctic climate. Thank goodness, it was only minus 15 when I was there. I was swathed in thick padded clothes like the locals. Movements were restricted. I couldn't turn my head without turning my whole body.
Harbin is unique with its Russian-influenced architecture, famous Ice Lantern Festival (the reason why I was there but I found more reasons after I arrived), ice and snow encrusted buildings (there is a difference between the two) and winter sports (ice-skating, ice hockey, toboganing, u name it, they have it...and they are your 'everyday' sports can u imagine! Don't even tell them you play sepak tekraw or zero-point!! so un'COOL'!)
China is amazing. U think of China and you think of one people - the Chinese and you think of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. But hey, go to Xinjiang and u see Pakistani looking faces and deserts. Go to Jilin, Changchun (very near Harbin) and u see lots of koreans and kim-chis. Come to Harbin and u see Russian architecture and food.
God was creative when it comes to China :-)
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