The Colors of Yichun (1): A Whirlwind Tour of Harbin

Before this year's National Day, I made plans with a friend to visit Yichun, the forest capital of China. Since we were coming from different parts of the country, we decided to meet in Harbin. We had some free time, so we took a little city walk around Harbin... The platform at Harbin Railway Station is built in a purely European style, restoring the historical appearance of the station from 100 years ago. The flowing eaves, towering towers, romantic dormer windows, and rose windows all showcase Harbin's unique exotic charm. "It's not that I can't afford to go to the Louvre, it's just that Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No. 6 is more cost-effective." The exterior of Harbin Pharmaceutical Factory No. 6 is in a European style, solemn and elegant, majestic and magnificent. The interior is even more exquisite, with carved beams and painted pillars, full of European artistic atmosphere, like an art palace. Baroque architecture is an art style that emerged in Italy in the 17th century, characterized by free form, strong colors, luxurious decoration, and detailed carvings. The largest and most complete Chinese Baroque architectural complex is in Harbin. As an important part of Harbin's historical and cultural city, the Chinese Baroque Historical and Cultural Block witnesses the historical changes of the city. St. Sophia Cathedral was built in 1907 and is a typical Byzantine-style building. The exterior of the church is magnificent, and the interior is simple and elegant. When the sun shines on this ancient building, the golden halo reflected from the top of the church looks like a dream castle. The Flood Control Monument is located in the square on the north section of Central Street in Daoli District, Harbin, on the banks of the Songhua River, in the middle of Stalin Park. It was built to commemorate the people of Harbin overcoming the great flood in 1957. The Binzhou Railway Bridge, also known as the Songhua River Railway Bridge, is located on the Songhua River on the east side of Stalin Park in Daoli District, Harbin. It is a large cross-river bridge on the China Eastern Railway, with a stone pier and steel structure, a total length of 1,050.87 meters, a width of 7.2 meters, and 19 spans. The Binzhou Railway Bridge was built in 1900. This bridge spans the wide Songhua River, connecting the two ends of the city. It is not only an important transportation hub on the Songhua River but also one of the landmark buildings in Harbin. Harbin, Heilongjiang