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Harbin Flood Control Memorial Tower

Zhongyang Main Street, Daoli District, Harbin 150000, China
Ranked #9 of 105 attractions in Harbin
4.0 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Useful Information: Wheelchair access, Bathroom facilities
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Hong Kong, China
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

This would not be a place where a tourist would visit especially. But this is the 'main gate' of Songhua River. In winter, when Songhua River freezes, there are Ice Slopes, Ice activities such as sledges, and even Taxi on the river! It's also a very unique experience to cross the Songhua River (which I did!!) to get to the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

This is the place they remember the great flood. Also open space ofr activities and the Harbin Ice Restaurant with hot pot. More

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San Diego, California
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

its literally just one tower. there's not much to see there. you can take a few pictures in front of it and then go to the shore side for a stroll but that's about it. there are restaurants and stores by the flood control tower that are fun to visit. More

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Harbin, China
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

It is a monument like any other monument and nothing more - more interesting is to proceed down Central Street ( for pedestians only) and see all the old buildings dating back to when the Russian aristocrat refugees still lived in Harbin. To the left of Central street ( somewhere halfway down the road) is a lovely depart store called... More

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22 reviews 22 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

I went there in dead cold winter. Truthfully speaking, from a tourist point of view, I can't appreciate the beauty of the monument. It is not as though the construction process of the monument was difficult; or that the monument was aesthetically interesting. However, from how the locals describe the monument to me, I can feel their pride of the... More

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