Harbin | Sun Island Scenic Area

| Sun Island Scenic Area. Sun Island Scenic Area is located on the north bank of the Songhua River in Harbin city, it is a river island. Its history can be traced back to the early Manchu era of fishing and hunting here. In the Manchu language, the pronunciation of 'branched fish' is very similar to 'sun' in Chinese, so this island is called Sun Island. During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, Sun Island was developed and utilized as a naval camp, and later used by the Qing government as a base for naval inspections and training. With the construction of the Middle East Railway and the success of the former Soviet Union's October Revolution, a large number of Russian and European immigrants flooded into Harbin. They were attracted by the natural scenery and beautiful views on Sun Island, built houses on the island, built holiday villas and restaurants, and established various entertainment facilities. Here, people can hunt, fish, picnic, and bathe in the wild. These exotic buildings have also become a unique cultural landscape on Sun Island. The highlight of the Sun Island Scenic Area is its pure rural scenery and exquisite Russian architecture. The whole island is surrounded by clear water, the water is sparkling, and the wild scenery is rugged with simplicity. The Swan Lake, Sun Waterfall, Water Pavilion Cloud Sky, Squirrel Island and other landscapes in the park harmoniously integrate people with nature. In addition, there are a large number of European-style villa buildings on the island, which are the places where Russians escape the summer heat. These buildings are hidden in the green woods, beautiful and full of sentiment. There is also a Russian-style town in the park where you can experience Russian folk customs, which is renovated from the ten Russian wooden houses left on the island.