Known as the 'Eastern Moscow', Harbin has  been regarded as a unique and exotic city. The most exotic place in Harbin is the Central Street, which is the longest and largest Pedestrian Street in Asia. It was first built in 1898 named “China’s Big Street” and was renamed “Central Street” in 1925. The Central Street now is the most prosperous commercial street in Harbin City, Heilongjiang province.

Nowadays, with a total length of 1,450 meters (1,586 yards), the famous street reflects a variety of European style buildings. In total, there are 71 works, some of which are replicas reflecting the European style of architecture. Examples of the Renaissance through to the Baroque Period as well as the Eclecticism to the Modern School can be seen in 13 of these buildings.