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Geographical region
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Northeast China (东北; Dōngběi) was historically known as Manchuria. In ancient times, this was an area of steppes and fierce nomadic tribes, outside the Great Wall built to protect China from those tribes. In 1644, the Manchus from this region crossed the wall, conquered China, and founded the Qing Dynasty which lasted until 1911. For most of that period, Han Chinese were excluded from Manchuria.
Fierce winters with snow and ice festivals and characteristic Russian buildings.
Winter resorts, nature preserves and the imperial palace of the last emperor.
Coastal cities, water cave and imperial palace.
By train
Rail service is extensive throughout the region but when you get off the main lines it slows down considerably.
By bus
Extensive and fairly reliable, can take a lot of time and be very crowded.
By air
All the major cities have airports with good domestic connections; some have international connections as well.
By bus or car
There is also an extensive highway network, much of it very good. Busses go almost anywhere, somewhat cheaper than the trains. See the China article for more.
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Anshan (鞍山; Ānshān) is the third largest prefecture level city in Liaoning Province in China. It is in the central area of the province about 92 km south of Shenyang, the province's capital.
Changchun (长春; Chángchūn; lit. Long Spring) is the capital of Jilin Province.
It should not be confused with Dalyan in Turkey. Dalian (大连; Dàlián) is the second largest city in Liaoning Province, Dongbei (North East), China, the largest port in northern China, and a major destination for Chinese tourists.
Harbin (哈尔滨 Hā'ěrbīn) is the capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China. The city is notable for its Russian influence and the yearly Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, giving it the unofficial title Ice City.
Jilin (吉林 Jílín) is one of the most beautiful cities in Manchuria. Jilin is far more pleasant and manageable than most of the cities in Dongbei (Northeast China).
Shenyang (沈阳 Shěnyáng), known as Mukden in the Manchu language, is the capital of Liaoning Province in China. Shenyang is the largest city in the northeast of China, and it is steeped in history.
Benxi Shuidong National Park (本溪水洞国家公园) is in Liaoning province.
Changbaishan National Nature Reserve (长白山自然保护区) is in Jilin province.
JIngpohu National Forest Park (镜泊湖国家森林公园) is in Heilongjiang province.
Qianshan National Park (千山国家公园 lit.Thousand Mountains) is in Liaoning Province of China.
Wudalianchi National Forest Park (五大连池国家森林公园) is in Heilongjiang province.
Xianghai National Nature Reserve (向海自然保护区) is in Jilin province.
Articles and travel topics about Northeast China and China.
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