This was a really entertaining and pretty informative dispatch from one of the fairly unknown corners of the globe. I commend Mr. Dominic Swire in being quite the jack of all trades in his research, scriptwriting, filming, presenting, narrating and editing this film. Moreover, whoever chose 'Frogs Legs' as the background music knew what they were doing too. I was seeking videos about Harbin's internationally-known ice festival, but was charmed by this report, especially the part about the people who line up for hours to get a loaf or two of what seems to be pretty regular Russian bread. Seems Harbin markets are ripe for bakeries. The newlywed couple interviewed were also very cute. I'm surprised reference wasn't made to the need for body warmth in such a cold climate as part of the reason it was a good honeymooner's destination. I can definitely see newlyweds going there to see the ice festival. That seems like a perfect backdrop to a romantic weekend.
@zac51227033210 жыл бұрын
Harbin Rule!!! I'm from Harbin & I'm proud of it!!
@Lizll7937 жыл бұрын
I miss my hometown Harbin but not the cold weather! LOL. Thank you for filming this video :)
@skule91067 жыл бұрын
Lu Liang same here! But i believe the Harbin cold is a really important part of our hometown and its a sort of pride for us Northeastern Chinese. We are kind of associated with the cold since we are in the coldest part of China and it should be a heritage that we are proud of.
@johnlee4688 жыл бұрын
When I had a good income, I visited many countries but missed out China. It was because China was then still developing. Now, having watched so many videos about today's China, I wish I could afford to visit all those interesting places like Harbin, Beijing Hutong, Canton Tower, Shanghai Bund, the glass bridge, water towns, and of course, the great variety of wonderful foods. I think China has been doing a lot in promoting tourism.
@driftertravels9287 жыл бұрын
Really want to go to Harbin in winter..live in hot and humid Southeast Asia now but use to Iive in Winnipeg in Canada so miss the snow, ice and the cold. Perhaps one day...
@gyonlyone10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the makers of this video. My hometown is so always nice
@hapijacob8 жыл бұрын
It is an old shop selling the bread for more than 100 years, named HuaMeiXi. Another is Madieor. And it is Russian style. I don't know why. But yes, my mom also like it. - -!
@cadamisuldan53925 жыл бұрын
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@AbdulQayyum-cm9cb3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful country
@leexster10 жыл бұрын
This is the hometown of Feng Tianwei!
@archlinuxrussian6 жыл бұрын
Хотелось бы побывать там! Очень красивый!
@RefKirby9 жыл бұрын
Went to Harbin to escort a small group of Australian tourists for the Ice & Snow Festival this January. Absolutely spectacular, and loved the city. We also got to see St Sophia, Siberian Tiger Park, Unit 731 Japanese POW base and the Jewish Synagogue. If there is any Australians out there that are interested, I'm going back next January for the 2016 festival....
@trent80020039 жыл бұрын
Really want to see Harbin one day!
@GordonLove10 жыл бұрын
amazing!!!
@GabrielaCalderaro_nomundo11 жыл бұрын
As I will live there , this video was really nice and positive! !
@kevinglhfcn9 жыл бұрын
i live in harbin, i live in the old shitty area for old people. in the winter it gets to -30c. people outside everywhere acting like nothings new.
@user-hj3yj8re4o10 жыл бұрын
I have lived in this city for about five years. The winter here lasts for about half a year. The worst thing about winter is not the low temperature but the tidiness of the city. It's much too dirty in winter. However, if u come here in summer i think harbin is quite a clean city. The bread the guy tasted is the product of Huamei restaurant. Another famous food of harbin might be red sausages. Anyway i think it's just soso..
@KailaSmith9 жыл бұрын
great video! thanks for sharing!
@hingchichik72226 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@cinimod35111 жыл бұрын
reminds me when i was there ten years ago during the same time of year
@ccgcc8798 жыл бұрын
the old Harbin is a legend . now it becomes too artificial like rest of Chinese cities as most historical buildings got ruined by industrialization. the city used to be very unique with its own culture and tradition back to 70s . 怀念哈尔滨!
@DominicSwire11 жыл бұрын
North China's Harbin is a great place. But bloody cold in the winter... kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4SXc4iVqpWJirM
@DominicSwire11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Re the sculptures, you'll have to wait for the next video...!
@user-qk1oh7ke6f8 жыл бұрын
+Dominic Swire local citizens are fleeding out of this city, because it' fking cold and the econimy keeps going downward, harbin institution of technology aka hit used to be the first choice for students in north china and many from other parts of the country, but now when local students graduate the city can't provide jobs that meets their satifaction so they all move to bigger cities like beijing shanghai guangzhou and shenzhen, they city now is left with older people, when their children settle in other cities they move too.
@ahhing62017 жыл бұрын
郭昊
@heidiw36154 жыл бұрын
I am from Southern China and we don't eat bread that much lol
@alexandereisma95466 жыл бұрын
I miss Harbin.
@wiigamez123457 жыл бұрын
I can't wait till I go here in December this year, just like I did last year :)
@wcchudds18409 жыл бұрын
07:33 I found a Korean guy made of ice :D It was funny. This time, I think I would end up travelling to Shanghai and Beijing (my first trip to China in this summer), but I also want to visit Harbin someday(maybe in this winter after I earn some money with part-time jobs or something). Greetings from neighbor country, South Korea.
@reedluang81609 жыл бұрын
welcome to China,neighbor
@christinafalla57629 жыл бұрын
my friend will go to Harbin in 2 months and I was wondering how this city looks like , but the cold scared me :-S
@jhe390310 жыл бұрын
Id like to visit sometime - scared its too cold
@Sanfine11 жыл бұрын
i have been there for 1 year.that is really awesome place.specially i m missing russian club........
@wate8611 жыл бұрын
That's. My home town but now I. Live in Canada
@Happy-ff6zv8 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by chilling in Harbin 'literally'?
@kirstenkeithesq7 жыл бұрын
Happy 888 it's freezing there.
@mathiasmaranhao9 жыл бұрын
Hi Dominic, This is a nice video. I'd like to ask you, How can I reach Pedro, the brazilian?
@zhencheng8297 жыл бұрын
I'm literally missing home right now...
@BananaBoat6297 жыл бұрын
Rebekah Cheng China sucks
@zhencheng8297 жыл бұрын
so does your country
@marcosdomingos26338 жыл бұрын
hey there! I am moving to Harbin by July. could you answer a few questions of mine concerning the cost of living?
@TheChakwow9 жыл бұрын
Someone frying eggs in the background
@jinwonmi8 жыл бұрын
which month did you go to Harbin?
@pipixiaairchina811710 жыл бұрын
welcome to my homtown
@osmanoman8 жыл бұрын
Only in Harbin.
@greatwhitenorth44219 жыл бұрын
lol actin like -20 is ridiculously cold.
@r3dpowel7965 жыл бұрын
at least they dont have Feminist or lgbt protest everyday.
@landflame7 жыл бұрын
就是太冷了,对不对? 对,太浪漫。,。。哈哈哈。。
@dennydenlim4 жыл бұрын
还可以,哈尔滨不错。
@landflame4 жыл бұрын
@@dennydenlim 呵呵 我就是土生土长的哈尔滨人 虽然每年在家时间一般只有两三周
@xihangyang11 жыл бұрын
omg you are wanting qu
@kingjamescorona14998 жыл бұрын
They also offer a lot of illegal drugs!
@silentwatcher14556 жыл бұрын
Kingjamescorona1 you are nothing but fake.
@silentwatcher14556 жыл бұрын
Kingjamescorona1 you come from beggar country?
@ccgcc8798 жыл бұрын
the old Harbin is a legend . now it becomes too artificial like rest of Chinese cities as most historical buildings got ruined by industrialization. the city used to be very unique with its own culture and tradition back to 70s . 怀念哈尔滨!