Hanging Out Along the Songhua River 松花江
Most Chinese kingdoms were built around a major river, heck, probably every major civilization in the world emerged from a river. The Yellow River and the Yangtze River are just some examples of these civilization bearing rivers. Haerbin city is also built next to a river and it has emerged as on of the major destinations in Haerbin. Granted that it is just a river and nothing really much to see here but I find it relaxing to just sit by the river and watch life go by.
Visitors Whiling the Day Away Along the Songhua River 松花江
The Songhua River is no peaceful river mind you. In 1958, a major flood devastated Haerbin and thousands were killed in that catastrophe, which was the reason for the Flood Control Monument. The Songhua River also is a major transport artery as it allowes cargo to be transported through great distances. Incidentally, the Songhua River was also the site of a major industrial accident some years ago which spilt industrial waste on the river. There are also river cruises here but I wasn’t really in the mood for that. Banks of the Songhua River have been reinforced and there are steps which can also serve as seats for promenade goers.
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