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Yichun, Heilongjiang

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

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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