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	Harbin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Harbin bears the nickname 'The Pearl on the swan's neck' because the shape of Heilongjiang resembles a swan, or as 'Oriental Moscow' or 'Oriental Paris' for the architecture in the city.
		Harbin never came under the control of the Kuomintang, whose troops stopped 60 km short the city and its administration was transferred by the departing Soviet Army to the Chinese People's Liberation Army in April 1946.
		Harbin is one of the sources of ice and snow culture in the world.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Harbin (1203 words)

	Harbin - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Harbin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Harbin was developed by Russian settlers after Russia was granted trading rights here in 1896, and more Russians arrived as refugees after the October Revolution (1917).
		Harbin owes its early growth to its siting at the junction of the main Chinese Eastern Railway, built by the Russians as an extension of the Trans-Siberian Railway, and the branch running southwest towards Dalian.
		Harbin's climate, with very cold winters and mild summers, gives it two tourist seasons in the year.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Harbin (340 words)

	Harbin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Petersburg, Harbin is one of China's most beautiful cities.
		Harbin's sausages (qiu-lin hong-chang) are another notable product, in that they tend to be of a much more European flavour than other Chinese sausages.
		Harbin plans to spend US$ 1.5 billion in construction and renovation of its sport infrastructure for this Universiade.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Harbin,_China (1203 words)

	Harbin: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Harbin bears the nickname 'The Pearl on the swan[For more info, click on this link]'s neck' because the shape of Heilongjiang resembles a swan.
		The harbin institute of technology (hit) is a technical university in the city of harbin, heilongjiang province, china, similar to virginia tech or...
		The harbin russians were three generations of russians who lived in the city of harbin, the junction city of the chinese eastern railway (cer), from approximately...
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/h/ha/harbin.htm (3677 words)

	Harbin, China
		Referred to as the "pearl under the swan's neck", it is an artistic and symbolic reference to Harbin's geographical position as a powerhouse city under the neck of the wing-stretched, swan-shaped Heilongjiang Province.
		Harbin established its status as the center of Northeast China and an international metropolis.
		Harbin residents were forced to learn Japanese and suffered political prejudice under the virtual Japanese rule.
	worldfacts.us /China-Harbin.htm (1365 words)

	The Jews of Harbin
		The city of Harbin is the capital of Heilung Kiang province in northern Manchuria, northeast China.
		In the 19th century, Harbin was not a city, but only the general reference to a cluster of small villages on the banks of the Songhua River.
		One of the prominent reminders of the Harbin Jewish community is the architecture of the old districts of Harbin with the former Jewish quarter serving as a major tourist attraction.
	www.bh.org.il /Communities/Archive/Harbin.asp (3011 words)

	Harbin, Regent Tour China
		Harbin administers 7 districts and 5 counties with a total population of almost 5.3 million, among whom 2.87 are living within the city proper.
		Harbin, with its time-honored history of the humanities, is not only a historical and cultural center for northern minority peoples, but also a famous city where the culture of west and east blend together.
		Harbin is developing into an international trade center in the area of northeast Asia.
	www.regenttour.com /chinaplanner/hrb/hrb-glance-icecity.htm (618 words)

	Harbin refuses to step down - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
		Harbin didn't disclose her business problems to Lingle and yesterday the governor said prospective appointees likely will be asked in the future to voluntarily share their tax information.
		Harbin said she has lived in the 28th District for a year and didn't receive her Democratic Party membership card until July 18 because the party purposely held up issuing it for a month.
		Harbin said she believed those liens were satisfied as a result of her divorce settlement with her former husband.
	the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2005/Sep/22/ln/FP509220311.html (646 words)

	CBBC - China Guide - City Guides - Harbin
		Harbin has one of the largest Russian settlements outside of the USSR and one is likely to see any many Russian faces as Chinese in the busy streets.
		Harbin hosts the most famous in China and it is the premier tourist attraction.
		Harbin tends to be a bit of a passing-through sort of place as it is the centre of the province's transport hub.
	www.cbbc.org /china_guide/city_guides/harbin.html (969 words)

	Harbin - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Harbin (Simplified Chinese: 哈尔滨; Traditional Chinese: 哈爾濱; Pinyin: Hā'ěrbīn; Wade-Giles: Ha-erh-pin; Russian Харби́н Kharbin) is a sub-provincial city and the capital of the Heilongjiang Province in north-east China.
		Image:Harbin Lage.jpg Harbin bears the nickname 'The Pearl on the swan's neck' because the shape of Heilongjiang resembles a swan, or as 'Oriental Moscow' or 'Oriental Paris' for the architecture in the city.
		Image:Ice Snow World.jpg Harbin is one of the sources of ice and snow culture in the world.
	www.psychcentral.com /psypsych/Harbin (1212 words)

	Harbin Business Exchange - Harbex - HBE - About Harbin, P.R. of China (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Harbin is rich in natural resources, which ranges from ground minerals to agriculture to wild life.
		Harbin is located in the mid-temperate zone and is influenced by the continental monsoon climate.
		Harbin is the home to Han, Manchurian, Korean, Hui, Mongolian and 40 other ethnic groups.
	www.harbex.org /about_harbin.html (580 words)

	Single Planet: Harbin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Harbin may have been a sovereign part of Qing China, but the languages on the streets were as likely to be Russian, French, Hebrew, Arabic, Korean or German as Chinese.
		The Children's Park in Harbin is almost as old as Harbin itself, having been developed as a garden area for the China Eastern Railway in 1925, before being incorporated in the Nangang Park in 1953 after the Communists won the city.
		Possiby one of the most intriguing churches in Harbin is the Nielai Church, built by the Russian architect Feorob in 1916 as a lone Protestant Church among the many Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches of the city.
	singleplanet.blogs.com /single_planet/2005/02/harbin.html (8795 words)

	Harbin travel guide - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Harbin (哈尔滨 Hā'ěrbīn) is the capital of Heilongjiang Province in north east China.
		Harbin is infamous for its very cold winters — it is at the same latitude as Montreal, and winter temperatures as low as -38.1°C have been recorded.
		By far Harbin's biggest claim to fame, this month-long festival is held yearly from January 5th (exact dates may vary).
	wikitravel.org /en/Harbin (321 words)

	City of Fairfield Parks & Recreation: William Harbin Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		William Harbin Park is located at 1300 Hunter Road and is Fairfield's largest park.
		Harbin Park is home to one of the most spectacular views in the City of Fairfield.
		Harbin Park features a venue for sports of all sorts, offering everything from volleyball courts to soccer fields.
	www.fairfield-city.org /Parks/harbin.cfm (406 words)

	Harbin Jews
		In the 19th century, "Harbin" was only the general reference to a cluster of small villages on the banks of the Songhua River.
		Harbin Beer, first produced by the Harbin Brewery, was the earliest beer brewed in China.
		Li said the local government of Harbin is now hoping to further ties with "Harbin Jews." As the result of strenuous efforts over the past year, the Harbin Jews Research Centre published a huge album on the life of Harbin Jews over the past century, which was released a few days ago.
	www2.kenyon.edu /Depts/Religion/Fac/Adler/Reln270/Judaism/Harbin-Jews.htm (1844 words)

	Berkeley Parents Network: Harbin Hot Springs
		Harbin has a warm pool that is close to body temperature and thus safe to go in while pregnant.
		Harbin is a bit farther away than Calistoga--another half an hour or so northeast--and its atmosphere is different from the typical Calistoga spa (for example, the pools are clothes-optional).
		Harbin Hot Springs in Middletown, 20 miles north of Calistoga is wonderful.
	parents.berkeley.edu /recommend/places/harbin.html (631 words)

	Harbin Scenic Spots
		Harbin people change ice and snow into miraculous effects: cold to happy, winter to grand festival.
		Harbin keeps a long-term contact with more than 60 tour agencies from over 20 countries and regions.
		The Russian influence in Harbin, including a continuing strong Russian population here, is no better felt than a wander around the streets that make up the Daoli district, in the northwest of the city.
	www.chinatravel.com /china-travel-guides/china-attractions/attractions-by-city/harbin/harbin-scenic-spots.shtml (1829 words)

	Harbin Hot Springs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Harbin is not so famous as some of the other "power spots" in the world, like Findhorn in Scotland or Easalen in Big Sur, California or Glasonbury in England.
		I also heard it said that Harbin is a magical, sacred space that somehow ‘opens' us to perceptions we would otherwise ‘block,' such as the divinity of each person, and our own ability to hold them in reverence, awe, and love.
		If Harbin's special way of affecting people is because of the place itself, I need to ask what is it about the place that creates the effect.
	www.innerworlds.50megs.com /earthfee.htm (8804 words)

	Harbin -- U.S. Commercial Service China
		Harbin is the far north’s most economically vibrant city and the capital of Heilongjiang Province.
		Harbin’s academic scientific and technological competence is ranked among the nation’s top three.
		Harbin is one of six comprehensive industrial bases established by the Chinese Government in the early 1950’s.
	www.buyusa.gov /china/en/harbin.html (540 words)

	R Todd King: China Photos 2003 - Northeast Winter
		Rather than suffer the cold, the residents of Harbin celebrate it, with an annual festival of snow and ice sculptures and competitions.
		Snow and ice sculpture in Harbin dates back to Manchu times, but the first organized show was held in 1963, and the annual festival itself only started in 1985.
		Harbin is situated south of the river, so it’s a chilly ride over to the sites.
	www.rtoddking.com /chinawin2003_hb_if.htm (994 words)

	CNN.com - China warns Russia of toxic slick - Nov 24, 2005
		Harbin has cut off its water supply for at least four days, and has trucked in 700 tons of bottled water.
		Schools in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang province, have closed and hospitals were put on standby to deal with any medical emergencies, although none were immediately reported.
		Officials have estimated the slick may pass Harbin in about 40 hours, but residents -- who scrambled to save water in pails and bathtubs as well as cramming grocery stores to stock up on bottled water -- remained worried about long-term health effects, and many were taking no chances.
	www.cnn.com /2005/WORLD/asiapcf/11/24/china.city (688 words)

	Toxic water of polluted river reaches Harbin
		Harbin, home to nine million population including 3.8 million in the urban districts, has cut off water supply in the urban areas since early Wednesday, an emergency action taken to ensure public safety.
		Xinhua news agency quoted government sources as saying that Harbin needs 1,400 tons of active carbon to purify the contaminated water in the Songhua but is currently 700 tons short.
		The provincial government had warned Harbin residents to stay away from the river to avoid possible exposure to airborne contaminants coming off the water.
	www.chinadaily.com.cn /english/doc/2005-11/24/content_497399.htm (525 words)

	Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China Tour
		With several highways and railways converging at Harbin, the city is an important transportation hub in northeastern China.
		Harbin used to be a fishing village, and its name, in Manchu dialect, means drying fishnets.
		Harbin was incorporated as a town in 1898.
	www.chinatour.com /attraction/harbin.htm (365 words)

	Harbin. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		It is the major trade and communications center of central Manchuria, the junction of the two most important railroads in Manchuria, and the main port on the Songhua.
		Harbin was unimportant until Russia was granted a concession (1896) and built a modern section alongside the old Chinese town.
		Harbin’s institutions of higher learning include Harbin Polytechnical Univ., a medical college, and several technical institutes.
	www.bartleby.com /65/ha/Harbin.html (210 words)

	The Travelling Library in Harbin China - 62nd IFLA General Conference
		The Harbin Bus Library was founded in 1987, which is earlier than the other ones in China.
		The Harbin Bus Library is an organic part and is equal to the other departments of the Harbin Library (the main library).
		The 65,000 books of the Harbin Bus Library consists of two parts: some books are from the main library and some are newly purchased, paid by the main library.
	www.ifla.org /IV/ifla62/62-baol.htm (2393 words)

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