Harbin voted as top 10 summer tourism destination

capital city of China’s northernmost Heilongjiang province – has been voted as one of the top 10 most popular summer tourism destinations in the country, according to a survey based on an evaluation index for city tourism and summer vacations, launched by a big data platform operated by Xinhua News Agency.

The evaluation process focused on the needs of tourists and established a system of more than 20 indicators to identify the comprehensive attractiveness of the cities.

Officials said the big data analysis platform showed that in addition to the preferred factors of geography and climate, online tourist feedback and the city’s distinctive cuisine were the other main considerations.

The report found that Harbin is a popular destination due to its pleasant summer temperature, plentiful tourist attractions and delicious local food.