The Chinese cities most desired by world travelers: the only second-tier city in the top 10, it's very cosmopolitan

The China Tourism Academy released the '2021 World Tourism Cities Blue Book', which listed the Chinese cities most desired by world travelers. The list shows that the most desired cities are: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi'an, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Tianjin, and Harbin. Harbin, as the only second-tier city in the top 10, is impressive.

So why has Harbin won the favor of world travelers? Let me explain in detail today.

In people's minds, Harbin is famous as 'China's most charming ice and snow tourism city', but its charm goes far beyond that. For example, Harbin is one of the six 'Music Capitals' awarded by UNESCO, and the only Chinese city among them. Surprised?

Come on, let's step into beautiful Harbin and experience its charm together.

Strolling along Central Street, you can taste Russian-style Western cuisine and Modern ice pops, admire European-style architecture of various styles such as Renaissance and Baroque, and also see the most beautiful Harbin girls in Northeast China. This is the unique charm of Central Street.

As Harbin's city card, Central Street is not only a world-renowned street but also carries the youthful memories and romantic feelings of countless old Harbin residents.

Built in 1907, Saint Sophia Cathedral is a landmark of Harbin, with its onion-shaped dome particularly eye-catching. Saint Sophia Cathedral is the best-preserved Byzantine building in China.

When night falls, Saint Sophia Cathedral appears even more majestic and exotic, where we can enjoy the most beautiful night scenery of Harbin.

Sun Island is an ecological island on the Songhua River, a great place for snow sculpture viewing in winter and for spring outings and summer escapes.

This small island in the middle of the river on the north bank of the Songhua River has become a quiet and serene leisure spot for Harbin locals, and a great destination for domestic and international tourists to relax and enjoy the magnificent Songhua River.

Ice and Snow World is an annual ice and snow theme carnival. From Christmas each year to early March the following year, it becomes a fairy tale world dreamed of by tourists from around the globe.

Harbin Ice and Snow World has gone through a glorious 20 years, presenting a dreamlike, grand, magnificent, and joyful ice and snow kingdom to tourists worldwide, and it increasingly shows its enchanting charm.

Yabuli Ski Resort is the most famous ski destination in China. Here, we can fulfill all our fantasies about winter sports.

Yabuli has dense forests and beautiful scenery, and is also a great place to escape the summer heat.

Old Daowai not only exudes the daily life atmosphere of old Harbin residents but also records the development history of Harbin city.

From First Street to Twentieth Street in Old Daowai, Baroque-style old buildings can be seen everywhere. If you say Harbin is cosmopolitan, Old Daowai perfectly embodies that cosmopolitanism.

Harbin Grand Theatre is not only a landmark of Harbin but has also been rated as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.

Harbin has been awarded the title of 'Music Capital'. So coming to the Grand Theatre to listen to a symphony is the way to appreciate the charm of the 'Music Capital'.

Harbin's charm is far more than the above. How can you miss Harbin's cuisine?

Try the borscht, drink some kvass, eat Modern ice pops even in winter, the incredibly fragrant red sausage, and the satisfying kill-pig dish. These are all reasons to love Harbin.

Calling Harbin 'Eastern Little Paris' or 'Eastern Moscow' is not quite accurate, because Harbin is unique. Its beauty needs to be experienced by you in person. What do you think? #SecondLife#