Introducing Qíqíhā‘ěr
Qíqíhā’ěr, a predominantly industrial city 250km northwest of Hāěrbīn, is a gateway to the Zhalong Nature Reserve, a bird-watching area 30km southeast of town. Its quirky name comes from the Daur word for ‘borderland’.
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Though not really a tourist destination, Qíqíhā’ěr is pleasant enough, with several parks dotting the city; the largest, Longsha Park (; Lóngshā Gōngyuán), houses a small zoo, gardens and lakes. The city also has a mosque and a large Buddhist temple that are worth a look.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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