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This northeast province, which derived its name from the=20 Heilongjiang, the longest river that runs through it, is = home to 49=20 ethnic peoples with original customs and habits, including = the Hans,=20 Manchus, Koreas, Mongols, Tahurs, Sibos, Owenks, Olunchuns = and=20 Hezhes. A distinctive geological landform and peculiar = climate=20 combine to turn Heilongjiang into a fabulous = primitive-looking=20 bio-tourist destination. The ice lantern and ice sculpture = shows,=20 playing up a riot of colors; the Greater and Lesser Hingan=20 mountains, soaring to unbelievable heights before plunging = to a vast=20 rolling country; the Sanjiang Plain, stretching from horizon = to=20 horizon; the marshlands, cocooned under a blanket of green = verdure;=20 the Heilongjiang River, winding its way along the = borderline;=20 meadowlands, rippling like an ocean dyed the color of = emerald, all=20 these have been reasons why Heilongjiang Province is such a = favorite=20 destination for travelers from around the world. Millions = flock to=20 this land of unique tourist allure and ideal summer resort, = to=20 indulge in more than 30 tourist programs that enable them to = sample=20 the Eurasian architecture of Harbin, the cultural scene of = the=20 Daqing Oilfield, venture beyond the Chinese border, go = hunting in=20 dense woods, or, if it is winter, go skiing or skating in=20 subfreezing temperatures. Abbreviation: Hei THE PROVINCE'S MEAN TEMPERATURE (=A1=E6)
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