Qiqihar Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
City in Heilongjiang, China, and its surrounding prefecture
About Qiqihar
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.
Top Attractions in Qiqihar
Explore the best things to see and do in Qiqihar:
- ★Dacheng temple
- ★Longsha Gongyuan
- ★Summertime night market
- ★Zhalong Nature Reserve
Qiqihar Travel Guide Sections
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