Friday, October 5, 2018

Harbin

 
 
 









 
Next, head to Harbin's most bustling commercial district Central Street, a thoroughfare flanked by Russian-style buildings and some stores selling Russian snacks. We were given free ice popsicle. Thereafter, proceed to St Sophia Cathedral an enjoy snapping photos of friends and family with the Byzantine-style Russian Orthodox cathedral as backdrop.
















 
Visit Stalin Park and Flood Control Monument, which commemorates the success of the city's flood control efforts in 1957.





 
There were a lot of such beetles flying around. This landed on mum's hat.







 
Lunch. Soy sauce Pork Ribs Specialty Lunch











 
Visited Volga Manor, a charming cultural site reminiscent of a typical 17th century Russian castle.
 















 
DIY Russian doll session.


 
We had fun doing this. Left painted by me. Right by mum.










































































 


 
Russian Cuisine Dinner with red wine and performance