(防洪纪念塔的'历史信息)
Here we are at the Flood Control Monument. This monument was built with aEuropean style in conformity with the architecture along the Central Street. Itwas erected in 1958 in memory of the people of Harbin fighting the flood in1957. The monument is 22.5 meters in height. Its foundation was made of rock,implying the river dike is as strong as rock. The sculpture in the middle andthe top shows that the people of all walks of life building the dyke. At thefoot of the monument, there are two fountain ponds. One represents the waterlevel of 119.72 meters in 1932, the other represent the water level of 120.30meters in 1957. In 1932, when the city was invaded by the Japanese, theauthorities did little to build the bank. In contrast, in 1957, Harbin peopleworked along the bank day and night for over a month to strength the bank. Inthe end, the flood gave its way and the city was safe and sound. So, thefountains imply that the people of Harbin have tamed the flood to benefit thepeople. At the back, 20 columns forming a semi-circle embody Harbin people inthe 20th century creating miracles.
The Monument Square is also a place for holding political, cultural andsports activities because it is a symbol of Harbin. It manifests that theheroic,
hardworking and intelligent Harbin people will strive forward for a moreprosperous future.
The Flood Control Monument is a symbol of Harbin. It manifests that theheroic, hardworking and intelligent Harbin people will strive forward for a moreprosperous future.
(介绍斯大林公园)
The river divides the city into the north and the south part and formed tworiverside parks on each side. On the south portion of the river, Ninth-stationPark, Stalin Park and Daowai Park, all connected to the other, formed thelongest park along a river in China. On the north side of the river is the SunIsland. The Flood Control
Monument is just in the middle of the Stalin Park. Stalin Park wasoriginally called the Riverside Park, and was constructed in 1953. It measures1750 meters from the Songhua Railway Bridge to Jiuzhan Park.
(江畔公园与铁路江上俱乐部)
As we walk along the bank, we can meet some attractive architecture likeThe Riverside Restaurant followed the classical Russian style with a woodenstructure. It has been used as an outdoor scene for many movies. Anotherbeautiful building is the Railway Workers′Club. It was first constructed in 1912with the name “Yacht Club”. As its main building has the shape of a boat and itis located on the dyke close to the water, it looks like a ship about to set offon its maiden voyage. (江心岛)
Dear friends, you can see a big island with sand beaches in the middle ofthe river. In summer, people can have picnic there. In winter, there are a lotof sports activities enjoyed by Harbin people such as ice sailing, whippingtops. You can also see the Winter Swimming there!
(结束语)
While taking a river cruise, you will surely be attracted by the beautifulflowers, and swaying willow trees. The banks of Songhua River and the islandfound in the middle are ideal natural tourist attractions and sun bathing areas.I hope that the Stalin Park will leave you a deep impression and you will allvisit it again.