Chillin' in Harbin (literally)

[@MisterSenyorOverton]

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.

[@zac512270332]

Harbin Rule!!! I'm from Harbin & I'm proud of it!!

[@Lizll793]

I miss my hometown Harbin but not the cold weather! LOL. Thank you for filming this video :)

[@skule9106]

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.

[@johnlee468]

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.

[@driftertravels928]

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...

[@gyonlyone]

Thanks for the makers of this video. My hometown is so always nice

[@hapijacob]

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. - -!

[@cadamisuldan5392]

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[@AbdulQayyum-cm9cb]

Beautiful country

[@leexster]

This is the hometown of Feng Tianwei!

[@archlinuxrussian]

Хотелось бы побывать там! Очень красивый!

[@RefKirby]

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....

[@trent8002003]

Really want to see Harbin one day!

[@GordonLove]

amazing!!!

[@GabrielaCalderaro_nomundo]

As I will live there , this video was really nice and positive! !

[@kevinglhfcn]

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-hj3yj8re4o]

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..

[@KailaSmith]

great video! thanks for sharing!

[@hingchichik7222]

Awesome video!

[@cinimod351]

reminds me when i was there ten years ago during the same time of year

[@ccgcc879]

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！

[@DominicSwire]

North China's Harbin is a great place. But bloody cold in the winter... kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4SXc4iVqpWJirM

[@DominicSwire]

Thanks for the feedback. Re the sculptures, you'll have to wait for the next video...!

[@user-qk1oh7ke6f]

+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.

[@ahhing6201]

郭昊

[@heidiw3615]

I am from Southern China and we don't eat bread that much lol

[@alexandereisma9546]

I miss Harbin.

[@wiigamez12345]

I can't wait till I go here in December this year, just like I did last year :)

[@wcchudds1840]

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.

[@reedluang8160]

welcome to China,neighbor

[@christinafalla5762]

my friend will go to Harbin in 2 months and I was wondering how this city looks like , but the cold scared me :-S

[@jhe3903]

Id like to visit sometime - scared its too cold

[@Sanfine]

i have been there for 1 year.that is really awesome place.specially i m missing russian club........

[@wate86]

That's. My home town but now I. Live in Canada

[@Happy-ff6zv]

What do you mean by chilling in Harbin 'literally'?

[@kirstenkeithesq]

Happy 888 it's freezing there.

[@mathiasmaranhao]

Hi Dominic, This is a nice video. I'd like to ask you, How can I reach Pedro, the brazilian?

[@zhencheng829]

I'm literally missing home right now...

[@BananaBoat629]

Rebekah Cheng China sucks

[@zhencheng829]

so does your country

[@marcosdomingos2633]

hey there! I am moving to Harbin by July. could you answer a few questions of mine concerning the cost of living?

[@TheChakwow]

Someone frying eggs in the background

[@jinwonmi]

which month did you go to Harbin?

[@pipixiaairchina8117]

welcome to my homtown

[@osmanoman]

Only in Harbin.

[@greatwhitenorth4421]

lol actin like -20 is ridiculously cold.

[@r3dpowel796]

at least they dont have Feminist or lgbt protest everyday.

[@landflame]

就是太冷了，对不对？ 对，太浪漫。，。。哈哈哈。。

[@dennydenlim]

还可以，哈尔滨不错。

[@landflame]

@@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

[@xihangyang]

omg you are wanting qu

[@kingjamescorona1499]

They also offer a lot of illegal drugs!

[@silentwatcher1455]

Kingjamescorona1 you are nothing but fake.

[@silentwatcher1455]

Kingjamescorona1 you come from beggar country?

[@ccgcc879]

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！