Been There – Harbin

Been There – Harbin is a mug for the capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeastern China, which boasts a rich and complex history that reflects the region’s strategic importance. Founded in 1898 as a small village, the city rapidly developed after the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway, becoming a crucial transportation hub. Throughout the early 20th century, Harbin emerged as a cosmopolitan city with significant Russian influence, particularly during the Russian Empire’s expansion and the subsequent Russian Revolution. The city experienced multiple transformations, surviving Japanese occupation, Communist Revolution, and ultimately becoming a modern Chinese metropolis that seamlessly blends historical heritage with contemporary urban development.… Read more

You Are Here – Harbin

Starbucks You Are Here – Harbin – is one of 23 Chinese mugs released in September 2017.
Harbin is the largest city in Northeast China. Due to it’s cold winters, compared to other major Chinese cities, Harbin is called Ice City and is known for its winter tourism and recreations. Mountains, snow, skies and log cabin can be seen on the front of the mug, painted using blue colors. I can also see Central Avenue – pedestrian-only cobblestone street about a mile long lined with stores, restaurants, old architecture dating from the Russian era, and malls.… Read more

Icon – Harbin

This Icon mug came from Harbin, China. Light Blue is used as its theme color. The Songhua River Flood Monument can be seen on the front of the mug and Imperial Main Street on the back.
This mug is pretty common.
Countries of production: China… Read more