Central Street, Harbin | China Street.

| China Street.👑Central Street, Harbin Address: No. 1, Central Street, Daoli District, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province Central Street is a very prosperous commercial pedestrian street in Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province. It is located in Daoli District, starting from the Flood Control Monument Square on the bank of the river in the north and connecting with Xinyang Square in the south, with a length of 1400 meters. This long street was first built in 1900, and the street buildings include 71 buildings in various styles, such as Renaissance and Baroque. 💎The eastern section of Central Street Pedestrian Zone starts from Youyi Road to the west side of the building red line on Jingwei Street, the western section starts from Tongjiang Street to the east side of the building red line on Jingwei Street, the southern section starts from Shangzhi Street to the north side of the building red line on Tongjiang Street, and the northern section starts from Shangzhi Street to the south side of the building red line on Tongjiang Street. The area includes the Flood Control Monument Square area. Central Street was formerly known as China Street, which is the location of Harbin's Western style. The formation of this street can be traced back to 1898. In that year, Harbin began large-scale railway construction and urban construction. The original riverside area was an ancient river channel, full of desolate and low-lying meadows. A dirt road was opened in the mud by horse-drawn carriages transporting railway materials. Therefore, the Zhongdong Railway Engineering Bureau allocated the wasteland along the river to Chinese people living in Harbin. By 1900, "China Street" was formed, meaning the street where Chinese people live. 💎Russian engineer Komtetralshok designed and supervised the paving of Central Street with cobblestones in May 1924. The cobblestones used for paving are made of granite, 18 cm long and 10 cm wide. In July 1928, China Street was officially renamed "Central Street". Central Street, since its birth, has become a famous commercial street in Harbin [1]. Because of the large number of foreigners living and doing business here, trade was unprecedentedly prosperous. The rapid economic development stimulated these businessmen to build houses here. 💎Central Street is a microcosm of Harbin, and the unique architectural culture of Harbin and the European lifestyle of Harbin people are clearly reflected here, and it is known as "Asia's First Street". Songhua River Bridge: The origin of Harbin City|||Harbin is my hometown. After settling in Hangzhou, I can only go back to my hometown once a year. This year, I took my family to see the Songhua River, the mother river of Harbin, and the origin of Harbin City - Songhua River Bridge. Walking through Central Street, you will reach the iconic Flood Control Monument. Looking east, you can see the old and new bridges side by side. The old bridge is no longer used for railway transportation, but as a historical relic for tourists to walk. 🚩Finally, the Songhua River Bridge is a must-see The story begins 100 years ago. In 1896, Tsarist Russia forced the Qing government to sign the "Treaty of Mutual Assistance between China and Russia" and the "Articles of Agreement for the Joint Administration of the Eastern Chinese Railway Company", obtaining the privilege of building and operating railways in Northeast China. The construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway began in June 1898, with Harbin as the center, divided into three lines: southeast, west. In July 1903, the Chinese Eastern Railway officially opened to traffic. Subsequently, a large number of Russians came to Harbin to settle and do business. Buildings such as banks, hotels and churches began to be built. Harbin gradually developed from scattered villages into a hub city with Russian style. The existing Songhua River Bridge was actually rebuilt in 1962, with the steel frame completely replaced and the bridge piers reinforced. In other words, this bridge is a construction achievement after the founding of the People's Republic of China. The details of the bridge are very beautiful. The original railway tracks are paved with glass, so you can see the Songhua River under the bridge through the glass! 💫Traffic Guide: 1. Friends who are shopping on Central Street can walk there. 2. Taxi or online car-hailing 🚕: Get off at "Songhua River Binzhou Railway Bridge". 3. Bus 🚌: Youth Palace Station: (Closer) Route 26, 52, 83 Municipal Senior University: Route 12, 24, 26, 64 Flood Control Monument: Route 2, 4, 8