Recently, Harbin welcomed a new 鈥淥riental Express鈥?from southern China. Nearly 700 tourists from Xiamen and Nanchang came to Harbin and visited Sophia Church, the Central Street and other scenic spots. After they enjoyed local food, they headed for Suifenhe, border city and then to Vladivostok.

After discussions with Guangzhou Railway Group and Nanchang Railway Administration, Harbin Railway International Travel Agency decided to open a transnational 鈥淥riental Expresses鈥?to head for Russia and Korea. The total journey of the first 鈥淥riental Express鈥?which arrived in Harbin is around 8000 kilometers. The journey lasts 15 days and tourists will visit Tianjin, Shenyang, Changchun, Dandong, Harbin, Suifenhe and Vladivostok.