From China Lonely Planet : The phenomenon is a result of the Hydroelectric Station nearby. Built by the Japanese, disassembled by the Russians and then reassembeled by the Chinese, this station now fuels three large chemical plants. Water passing from artificial Songhua Hu through the power plant becomes a warm, steamy current that merges with Songhua Jiang and prevents it from freezing. Vapour rising from the river overnight meets the -20 C air temperature, causing the display.
We then board the bus to Harbin in Heilongjiang province, the northernmost area. We are greatly thankful for the hospitality and assistant recived from Brian; otherwise our trip would not go smoothly.
In Harbin, after checking in at the hotel, the first place that we visit is at Zhongyang Street, a walking street.
At the end of the street is the Flood Control Monument, then the Songhua river which is now freezing. There are many activities for you to choose around there: horse-drawn sleigh rides, icy slide.
On the way back to the hotel after our feet and hands are no longer function we pass the small ice lantern at Zhaolin Park. This year is the Disney theme.
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