I recently found an interesting thing, China is so big, the provincial capitals are separated by some distance, but there are two provincial capitals that are next to each other, the only one in the country, guess which two?
Changchun in Jilin and Harbin in Heilongjiang.
How close are these two cities?
Let's put it this way, it's closer than Beijing to Tianjin.
If you drive from Changchun to Harbin, it will only take two or three hours, which is faster than running from the east of Beijing to the west of the city.
The high-speed rail is even faster, and it will be there in more than an hour with a whoosh.
I went there some time ago and it was quite interesting.
The first to arrive in Changchun, as soon as you get off the train, you will feel that the city is very bright, the streets are wide, and the greenery is good, which is worthy of being the "Spring City of the North".
I stayed in Changchun for two days, went to the Puppet Manchurian Palace Museum, and walked around Nanhu Park, feeling that the pace of this city is quite slow, and it is quite suitable for life.
The high-speed rail from Changchun to Harbin is very convenient and has many trains.
The scenery on the road is good, large fields, and occasionally you can see some small villages, which feels very peaceful.
When I arrived in Harbin, I immediately felt a strong exotic style, and all kinds of European-style buildings were particularly beautiful.
Walking down the central street, it feels like you have arrived in a small town in Europe.
The summer in Harbin is very comfortable, neither hot nor cold, and it is particularly pleasant to walk by the Songhua River at night, blowing the river breeze.
I also went to Sun Island, the scenery is really good, all kinds of flowers and trees, fresh air, is a good place to relax.
In Harbin, be sure to try the local Russian Western food, authentic and delicious.
I also went to Harbin Ice and Snow World, although it was summer, but there was still a wonder of ice and snow inside, which was really magical.
These two cities, although close to each other, have their own characteristics.
Changchun is more like a typical northern city, atmospheric and calm; Harbin is exotic, romantic and fashionable.
In Changchun, I went to the World Sculpture Park, which has sculptures from all over the world, which has a very artistic atmosphere.
I also went to Jingyuetan National Forest Park, where the forest is dense and the air is fresh, which is a natural oxygen bar.
In Harbin, I went to the Volga Manor, which is full of Russia and feels like a fairy tale.
I also went to the Harbin Polarland and saw a variety of polar animals, which was very interesting.
The film studios in Changchun are also worth a visit to learn about the history of Chinese cinema.
Changchun Zoological and Botanical Garden is also a great option to get a close look at a variety of animals.
The Confucian Temple in Harbin is also a place with a long history, where you can feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture.
There are many old buildings outside the old road of Harbin, and you can experience the style of old Harbin.
Changchun is an important base for China's automobile industry, and you can visit the Motor City to learn about the development of China's automobile industry.
In Changchun, you can also take a walk along the Yitong River and enjoy the beautiful river scenery.
The transportation between the two cities is very convenient, and it is easy to take a trip to the two cities.
For example, you can first feel the charm of the northern spring city in Changchun, and then go to Harbin to experience the exotic customs.
Gogol Street in Harbin is also a worthwhile place to buy all kinds of Russia goods.
This trip gave me a deeper understanding of these two cities.
Although they are next to each other, they have their own merits and deserve to be savored.
Departing from Changchun Longjia International Airport, this pleasant journey ended.
To be honest, the trip was quite interesting, both cities have their own characteristics, and I was very impressed.
If I have the chance, I would like to go again and experience the beauty of these two cities.