Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang Province, is located in the central part of the Songneng Plain, on the west bank of the Songhuajiang River. It is the center of politics, economy, science, technology, and culture, and the transportation pivot. Its unique history and geological location endows Harbin with historical culture of northern ethnic minority groups as well as Chinese culture, and makes it a famous historical and cultural city and tourist destination in China. The city is reputed as the City of Rivers, and the City of Rice.
Harbin has many charming and gentle natural scenery and famous places of interest. Besides, the Harbin Summer Concert and annual China Harbin Trade Fair are also known home and abroad.
The official flower in Harbin is clove, so the city is also called as the City of Clove.