Harbin is the political, economic and cultural center of the region and its history and geographical location have given it a kind of exoticism.
Heilongjiang has put the development of civilized cities at the top of its agenda and even held a meeting recently, in Mudanjiang, one of its largest cities, where experts discussed how to develop such cities.
Heilongjiang's Party committee recently decided to promote cultural quality and business exchanges, while enriching local people's lives and nourishing creative endeavors among its people.