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Chinese "ice city" heats up for real!
Manage episode 394475681 series 3381536
A city known for its freezing winters has now become the hottest internet celebrity city in China. Harbin, capital of northeastern Heilongjiang Province, finds itself in overwhelming fame since mid-December last year and has become a top choice for tourists from around China. During the three-day New Year holiday, the city received over 3 million visitors, generating more than $800 million in revenue, exceeding pre-COVID levels. What can explain such a phenomenon? What does it say about the changes taking place in Chinese society? Are we going to witness more cities going viral in the future?
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Manage episode 394475681 series 3381536
A city known for its freezing winters has now become the hottest internet celebrity city in China. Harbin, capital of northeastern Heilongjiang Province, finds itself in overwhelming fame since mid-December last year and has become a top choice for tourists from around China. During the three-day New Year holiday, the city received over 3 million visitors, generating more than $800 million in revenue, exceeding pre-COVID levels. What can explain such a phenomenon? What does it say about the changes taking place in Chinese society? Are we going to witness more cities going viral in the future?
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