Zhongyang Pedestrian Street
Zhongyang Street is a national 4A-level tourist attraction located in Daoli District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China. The street stretches 1,450 meters long and 21.34 meters wide, with a pedestrian walkway area of 12,741 square meters and a total area of 18,547 square meters.
Founded in 1898, Zhongyang Street was initially called "China Street" and mainly served as a shopping street for foreign merchants. After the Chinese government regained control over Harbin's municipal administration in 1925, the street was renamed Zhongyang Street in 1928, changed to "Fangxiu Street" in 1968, and restored to Zhongyang Street in 1973. In 1986, it was designated as a protected street. In 1997, Zhongyang Street became the first commercial pedestrian street in China following a renovation project that began in August 1996. In 2006, it was recognized as a symbol of Harbin.
Zhongyang Street begins at the Flood Control Victory Monument by the Songhua River in the north and ends at Jingwei Street in the south. The street features 71 European-style and pseudo-European-style buildings, with 13 of them being city-level protected structures, reflecting architectural styles such as Renaissance, Baroque, Eclecticism, and Modernism. Major landmarks include the Flood Control Victory Monument and the Modern Hotel. The street is also known for cultural activities like the Western Cuisine Festival and Old Street Music Festival. Several films have also been shot or used this street as a backdrop.
The Zhongyang Street Pedestrian Area consists of the main Zhongyang Street and 25 intersecting side streets. These side streets extend east to Shangzhi Street and west to Tongjiang Street, forming a rectangular area centered around Zhongyang Street, creating a pedestrianized commercial street for tourism and shopping.
Zhongyang Street starts from the Flood Control Victory Monument by the Songhua River in the north and extends south to Jingwei Street. The design of this space heavily relies on and connects the local architectural heritage, creating a foreign cultural atmosphere blended with shopping and leisure experiences. Along the street, there are 71 European-style and pseudo-European-style buildings, including 13 city-level protected buildings, showcasing a mix of Renaissance, Baroque, Eclecticism, and Modern architectural styles.