Heihe|Yes, I like it here too.
|Yes, I like it here too. Heihe, a border town lying quietly on the bank of the Heilongjiang River and across the water from Russia's Blagoveshchensk, is like a shining pearl, exuding a unique and charming charm.
Heihe is not only the starting point of the China population density comparison line in the geography textbook, but also a charming place with rich history and diverse culture.
At this moment, I would like to share with you the wonderful memories of this unforgettable summer in Heihe.
Heihe is bounded by the centerline of the main channel of the Heilongjiang River, and faces Blagoveshchensk (Blakovo), the capital of the Amur Oblast and the third largest city in Russia's Far East. It is an extremely unique pair on the China-Russia border, with the remarkable characteristics of large scale, high-end specifications, complete functions and extremely close distance, with the closest place only 750 meters apart.
Precisely because of its unique and advantageous geographical conditions, this border town has experienced a century-long process of port and border trade development. Over the long course of time, European and Asian cultures have deeply blended and collided here, making this city full of rich and unique exotic customs.
When the south was engulfed by rolling heat waves and people had to rely heavily on air conditioning to survive in the scorching heat, Heihe was like a cool oasis, undoubtedly becoming an impeccable and perfect summer resort. This border town is filled with an extremely rich and mellow atmosphere of life. In the early morning, head to the Wenhua Street Morning Market and immerse yourself in the hot and vibrant world of fireworks (morning market hours 6:00 - 9:00). Here, you can enjoy an authentic and down-to-earth Northeastern breakfast, let the delicious taste bloom on your tongue, and play a cheerful prelude to a day full of hope and beauty.
Take a leisurely stroll along the bank of the Heilongjiang River, feel the gentle river breeze blowing on your face, bathe in the warm but not scorching sunshine, and quietly gaze at the Russian territory on the opposite bank. Deep in your heart, there will always be an indescribable sadness. Looking back at the past, that land was once our vast territory. However, the lost parts are like the passing time and can never return to our arms. I think this may be the endless meaning that the solemn and dignified statue of the mother wants to convey and express.
The Heihe Chamber of Commerce, the Boundary Monument, the Mother's Square, and the Memorial Hall of Overseas Chinese in Russia all nestle quietly along the banks of the Heilongjiang River. Walking slowly along the river bank, enjoying the scenery as you go, a beautiful morning passed by unknowingly in this relaxing, comfortable and fulfilling feeling.
If you want to get a deeper understanding of Russia's unique atmosphere, take a trip to Bolshaya Heihe Island. There are some distinctive Russian supermarkets on Daheihe Island, among which "Russian Supermarket" is a popular choice for many tourists and local residents. In the supermarket, you can see that most of the shoppers among the bustling crowd are local residents who were born and raised there.
After finishing your exploration of this area, you may want to head to the Population Geographic Boundary Theme Park to explore the mysteries contained therein. Because Heihe is exactly the starting point of China's population density in geography textbooks, that is, the Heihe-Tengchong line. This important concept was first proposed by Hu Huanyong, an outstanding geographer in my country, and is therefore affectionately called the Hu Huanyong Line. It is a key dividing line between my country's population development level and economic and social structure. On the east side of this line, about 96% of the country's population is densely distributed, while on the west side, only about 4% of the population is distributed. After more than half a century of vicissitudes, the population on the west side has only increased by about 2%, while about 94% of the population is still concentrated on the east side.
Heihe City Route: Wenhua Street Morning Market - Heihe Chamber of Commerce - Mother Square - Memorial Hall of Overseas Chinese in Russia - Daheihe Island - Epinduo - Population Geographical Boundary Theme Park