What first comes to mind when we talk about Dongbei? A snowy world of ice and wind? The soft, white frost on the trees? These are all things people in Dongbei are familiar with. But for Amy Lyons, who lives in Sydney, where beaches and sunshine abound, it is a totally new world of ice and snow. From her Dongbei diary, let’s experience winter life in China’s northeastern cities.

Today, Amy is going to Harbin, which has been dubbed the "Oriental Moscow".This city was once a thriving cosmopolitan center for Russian culture. Its unique historical and cultural heritage draws many visitors to it. Its French Baroque architecture gives you an insight into the lives of Harbin people from past centuries. Sophia Cathedral and Harbin Central Street are home to many of Harbin's exotic customs. Come with Amy and spend some time in Harbin.