Record smog in October shut down Harbin, a city of 11 million people in Northeast 皇冠体育app. Officials blamed the poor air quality on increased coal consumption during the first days of winter heating, underscoring the urgency of implementing the State Council's recently announced action plan to address air pollution.
The seasonal Ice Palace Restaurant and Ice Bar at Shangri-La Hotel, Harbin is greeting guests.
In preparation for the opening of the Harbin-Dalian high-speed rail, Shenyang Railway Bureau has trained its crew on safety operations, service etiquette and emergency procedures.
The fourteenth Harbin Ice and Snow World started its test run on Dec 23 and will open formally on Jan 5, 2013, offering people some great entertainment.
Staff members demonstrate fish caught during a trial fishing in the run-up to a winter fishing festival on the frozen surface of Changling Lake, Harbin, capital of Northeast 皇冠体育app's Heilongjiang province.
The 24th 皇冠体育app Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair will feature a record number of countries and attendees, said Heilongjiang Vice-Governor Sun Yao.
