Orthodox Church of the Protection of the Mother of God
The Orthodox Church of the Protection of the Mother of God is now the Harbin Church of the Chinese Orthodox Church, located at No. 268 Dongdazhi Street, Nangang District. It was originally built in 1922 as a wooden structure cathedral. In 1930, it was rebuilt into the current brick and stone structure church. To this day, it still houses a large bell weighing 2600 kilograms, cast in Moscow in 1899. It is a Romanesque building and also represents the basic style of Greek Orthodox churches.
Harbin Christian Church
Currently known as Harbin Christian Church, it was originally the Nielaiai Church, a Gothic brick-wood structure with a Nordic style. It was built in 1914 through the initiative of Germans, with donations from the China Eastern Railway Bureau and the public. The architect was V. A. Vorob. At that time, it was used by German expatriates and the congregations of various consulates. The church is small and well-proportioned. After the liberation, it was designated as a Christian church and has been in use ever since.
Huamei Western Restaurant
Huamei Western Restaurant mainly serves Russian cuisine, along with French and Italian dishes. Its architecture and dining style are considered one of the main symbols of Harbin's rich cultural heritage. It is known as one of the four major Western restaurants in China, alongside Maxim's in Beijing, Red House in Shanghai, and Kiessling in Tianjin.
Saint Sophia Cathedral is the largest existing Eastern Orthodox church in the former Far East region of Russia. It stands 53.35 meters tall and covers an area of 721 square meters. It is a typical representative of Byzantine architecture. On September 27, 1923, the second reconstruction foundation ceremony of Saint Sophia Cathedral was held. After nine years of meticulous construction, a magnificent and elegant architectural masterpiece was completed.
