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Yichun, Heilongjiang

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Yichun is a big city in China.

Xiangshui Creek, Wuying National Forest Park, Heilongjiang, China (6 September 2016).jpg
Xiangshui Creek, Wuying National Forest Park, Heilongjiang, China (6 September 2016).jpg
It sits near many trees and rivers. The winters are very cold. The summers are warm and wet. Many people live there. Do you like the woods?
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Yichun is a city in China.

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It sits in the northeast part of the land. A big river flows near the border. This river is near Russia.
Xiangshui Creek, Wuying National Forest Park, Heilongjiang, China (6 September 2016).jpg
Xiangshui Creek, Wuying National Forest Park, Heilongjiang, China (6 September 2016).jpg
Mountains also go through the city. There are many trees and green grass. Many rivers flow through the woods. The winters are very cold and dry. The summers are warm and wet. People work with wood there. It is a very green place to be.

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Yichun is a city in Heilongjiang, China.

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It sits in the northeast part of the province. The Amur River flows near its border. This river separates Yichun from Russia. The Lesser Khingan Mountains also cross the city.

Yichun is a very green place. Its greening rate is 83 percent. The land has many trees and grasslands. There are 702 rivers in the area. Most of these flow into the Amur or Songhua rivers. The Tangwanghe River is the main river.

Xiangshui Creek, Wuying National Forest Park, Heilongjiang, China (6 September 2016).jpg
Xiangshui Creek, Wuying National Forest Park, Heilongjiang, China (6 September 2016).jpg

The weather changes a lot. Winters are long, very cold, and dry. Summers are warm and wet. In fact, more than 60 percent of the rain falls between June and August.

Yichun is known for its wood industry. Many people work with wood there. The city also has a major metal industry. You can fly into the city at Yichun Lindu Airport. It sits in a forest near the downtown area. Trains also run from Yichun to Harbin every day.

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Yichun is a city in the northeast part of Heilongjiang, China.

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It sits near the Amur River, which acts as a border with Russia. The Lesser Khingan Mountains also pass through this region. Yichun is a very green place to live. Its greening rate is 83 percent. This means most of the land is covered by plants. The area has many valleys and channels filled with trees and grasslands.

The landscape is shaped by a huge amount of water. There are 702 rivers in the Yichun area. Most of these rivers flow into the Songhua or Amur river basins. The Tangwanghe River is the main river in the region. The weather here changes quite a lot throughout the year. Winters are long, very cold, and very dry. Summers are warm and humid. Most of the rain falls between June and August.

Xiangshui Creek, Wuying National Forest Park, Heilongjiang, China (6 September 2016).jpg
Xiangshui Creek, Wuying National Forest Park, Heilongjiang, China (6 September 2016).jpg

History tells us that many different groups lived here long ago. During the Shang dynasty, the Sushen people lived in this area. Other nomad tribes also lived near the northeastern border. The city was named after the Yichun River. In the Mongolian language, the word Yichun means "nine." The area saw real growth after a railway was built in 1942. This railway connected Nancha to the Yichun district. Since 1949, the city has grown very fast.

Yichun is a very important place for certain jobs. It is a major center for the lumber industry. Many people work in wood processing there. The city also has a large metal industry. In 2010, the value of wood processing was 2.01 billion RMB. Metal work was worth 2.2 billion RMB in that same year. These two industries make up most of the city's industrial work. The city's total economy was over 20 billion RMB in 2010.

Many people live in the different parts of Yichun. In 2010, the total population was 1,148,126 people. Today, the city is divided into four districts and several counties. You can travel to Yichun in different ways. There is an airport called Yichun Lindu Airport. It is located in a forest near the downtown area. It can serve 142,000 passengers every year. You can also take a daily train to Harbin. Highways also connect the city to other places in Heilongjiang.

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{ "text": "Yichun is a prefecture-level city located in the northeast of Heilongjiang province, China.

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It sits along the Songhua River and shares an international border with Russia. This border is defined by the Amur River. The city is known by the nickname \"Lindu.\" It is a region characterized by its heavy forest cover and mountainous terrain. The Lesser Khingan Mountains cross through the city, shaping the local landscape. \n\nThe geography of Yichun is defined by an abundance of water and vegetation. The city has a greening rate of 83 percent. This means a vast majority of the land is covered by plants. The landscape features many channels and valleys that are densely covered with trees and grasslands. There are 702 rivers within the area. All of these rivers belong to either the Amur or the Songhua River drainage basins. The Tangwanghe River serves as the main river for the region.
Xiangshui Creek, Wuying National Forest Park, Heilongjiang, China (6 September 2016).jpg
Xiangshui Creek, Wuying National Forest Park, Heilongjiang, China (6 September 2016).jpg
\n\nThe climate in Yichun is classified as a monsoon-influenced, hemiboreal climate. This is known scientifically as the Köppen Dwb climate. The weather patterns include long, bitterly cold, and very dry winters. In contrast, the summers are very warm and humid. The annual mean temperature is -2.1 degrees Celsius. This makes Yichun one of the coldest cities in China. The temperature variation during the day can be very large, especially during the spring and winter months. The monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges from -16.5 degrees Celsius in January to 17.3 degrees Celsius in July. Rainfall is often enhanced by the mountainous topography. More than 60 percent of the annual precipitation falls between June and August. \n\nHistory shows that many different groups have inhabited this region over many centuries. During the Shang dynasty, the area was populated by the Sushen people. Before the Tang dynasty, several nomad tribes lived in this northeastern border area. These included the Sushen and the Donghu tribes. The name Yichun comes from the Yichun River, which is a small tributary of the Tangwang River. In the Mongolian language, the word Yichun means \"nine.\" During the Qing dynasty, the area was under the administration of the Deputy Lieutenant-General of Qiqihar and Hulan. In the 1890s, it became a minor town under Tangyuan County. Significant development began after 1932 when Japanese forces seized Manchuria and established Manchukuo. A railway was built from Suihua to Jiamusi in November 1941. A branch of this railway was extended to the Yichun district from Nancha in July 1942.\n\nSince 1949, Yichun has grown rapidly

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