What to wear--Wear casually with comfortable sports anti-slippery warm shoes and pay attention to the climate in Harbin. Winter in Harbin uses to be bitter cold! You need plenty of pullovers, gloves, socks, a good winter boot and a good jacket . Located in the middle of the temperate zone, Harbin features a mild continental monsoon climate with sharp seasonal distinctions and a big day-night temperature difference. Each year, winter here is long and cold, while summer relatively cool. Summer, from June to August, is warm and mild, with adequate rainfall and average temperature at 20.8oC ; winter, from November to next February, is cold with the average temperature at -14.2oC. Of all months of the year, January is the coldest, and February is less cold and temperature a little bit higher . So you'd better Keep your camera warm: electronic shutter of the camera below at -20oC, the battery is easy to be "discharged", the camera is out of order, and the shutter doesn't work. Therefore, after you finish your outdoor filming, please keep the camera the cloak, keep it warm. addition, we must prepare more batteries just in case.
The annual average precipitation in Harbin is 567mm. The frost-free period lasts 150 days, while ice-formation period 190 days. According to comprehensive meteorological data of 1998-2007, weather during the Harbin 24th winter Universiade is forecasted as follows:
No historical meteorological data concerning Maoershan Ski Resort is available. According to actual observation, the daytime temperature is a bit higher than Yabuli Ski Resort; wind velocity is almost the same as Harbin urban area, precipitation days and snow depth is almost the same as Yabuli Ski Resort. Another warning tip: take anti-cold Drugs with you, be ready for anti-cold tablets and other drug treatment.
Power system -- Harbin uses a 220v system to supply power. Commonly used power sockets are two-phase circular holes, two-phase flat holes, and three-phase flat holes. It is recommended that guests bring adaptors and converters that fit their specific needs.
In China electricity is distributed at 220V.Plug: Type I (3-pin), Type A (2-pin) and Type C (2-pin). Socket: apply to Type A, C, E (2-pin) plugs and Type D, F (3-pin) plugs
The standard interface for telephone plugs is RJ11
TV system -- Harbin uses the PAL TV system. If your camcorder uses the NTSC or SECAM systems, you may be unable to clearly view your footage through TVs and VCRs in China. Your videos should work properly when you view them at home.
Hotel service -- Hotels in Harbin usually provide slippers, towels, and disposable toiletries. All bathing, health, and cosmetic items are widely available at grocery stores and supermarkets throughout Harbin...[more]
