Charms of historic, multicultural city

Harbin's long history and splendid culture date back at least to the Palaeolithic era and cave site at Jiaojie town where there was primitive human activity 175,000 years ago. In Yanjiagang, old campsites indicate that Harbin's ancestors labored and lived there 22,000 years ago.

Harbin is also the cradle of the Jin and Qing Dynasties.

The Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) established its capital in the city, today known as Acheng district, a name from the Manchu language that means honor.