Pinyin Collection

Boxer Rebllion, China - German Troops at Battle of Tientsin, July 13th 14th, 1900. A multinational military force, representing the Eight-Nation Alliance

China - The Temple of Heaven
Lantern slide of shrine in most northerly building, temple of heaven. The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (pinyin, Tiantan)

Boxer Rebllion, China - British Troops at Battle of Tientsin, July 13th 14th, 1900. A multinational military force, representing the Eight-Nation Alliance

Russian men travelling by rickshaw in Manchuria
Two Russian men travelling by rickshaw in Manchuria - now China. Area controlled by Russia between 1896-1924. Possibly at Harbin / Pinyin. Date: circa 1908

View of Harbin, China
Harbin - the largest city of Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China. Russian-controlled from 1896-1924 (hence prevalence of cyrillic text). Many Civil War White Russians ended up living in Harbin

Barber at the trackside - Harbin, China - formerly Eastern Russia/Manchuria (Pinyin) - under Russian control between 1896-1924. Date: 1909

Chinese Cobbler at Harbin, China (Russia)
Chinese Cobbler at Harbin, China (Russian territory between 1896-1924). Date: circa 1908

Harbin, China
Harbin - the largest city of Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China. Lots of connections to Russia (hence cyrillic text on the Sale poster on the side of this bus)

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Discover the rich history and cultural fusion of China's northeastern city, Harbin. From the Tien Tsin Ruins, a poignant reminder of the Boxer Rebellion and the battles at Tientsin between Chinese and foreign troops, to the vibrant Russian influence seen in men traveling by rickshaws and bustling markets. Witness the Temple of Heaven's grandeur, a sacred place for ancient Chinese emperors, and explore the unique blend of Chinese and Russian life in Harbin's barber shops and cobbler workshops. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating history and diversity of this remarkable city.