Stalin Park, Public park in Harbin, China
Stalin Park is a riverside park in Harbin's Daoli district, on the southern (right) bank of the Songhua River. It forms a 1,750-metre band along the river embankment, from the Songhua railway bridge to Jiuzhan Park, with a long tree-lined avenue and benches. Its area is 10 km².
The park was laid out in 1953, shortly after Stalin's death, and was first known as Riverside Park. It was renamed in his honor during a period when China and the Soviet Union maintained close ties.
The park is a favorite gathering spot for locals, who come to walk, dance, or simply sit by the Songhua River on weekends. A few old Russian-era buildings along the grounds give the place a character unlike most parks in northern China.
The park sits right on the riverbank and is easy to reach from central Harbin on foot or by public transport. The paths are long, so comfortable shoes and enough time to walk at a relaxed pace are worth planning for.
The Flood Control Monument at the main entrance is a 13-metre column with a semicircular gallery 7 metres high, built in 1958. A mark on it shows the Songhua's water level during the 1957 flood, when the river exceeded the 1932 record by 0.58 metres.
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