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Qiqihar is a city in Heilongjiang Province.

[edit] Understand

Qiqihar was founded as a walled city in 1691, and for a period the military government of Heilongjiang was based here. For many years, only Manchus were allowed to live in the city, but gradually it transformed to be dominated by Hans. Establishment of the Chinese Eastern Railway in 1903 and later other lines made the city a transportation hub. During 1931-1945 it was an important military base for the Japanese occupation, which helped the city grow in size and importance.

The population of the city is 1.5 million and of the prefecture 6.1 million. The city consists of Longsha District (龙沙区), Tiefeng District (铁锋区) and Jianhua District (建华区), whereas the prefecture further includes 4 districts, 8 counties and 1 city.

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Flights are available from Beijing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenyang.

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A summer's night just outside the Qiqihar train station

• Bei'an - takes about 3-4 hours
• Beijing - takes about 16 hours
• Hailar - takes about 10 hours
• Harbin - takes about 3-4 hours

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• Zhalong Nature Reserve, (Buses for the reserve leaves from the bus station on Longhua Road (龙华路; Lónghuálù) or from the train station, take around 1 hours and cost ¥5). The reserve is home to lots of birds including cranes. Best visited in April-June, but July-September is possible. ¥20.  edit

• Longsha Gongyuan, (Walk or take bus no. 1 or 2 down Longhua Road). ¥2.  edit

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Just never come here!