Daqing is a city in northeast China in the Heilongjiang province. The name means "Great Celebration".
Located in the North Temperate Zone, Daqing belongs to the continental monsoon climate and is affected by the cold air mass from the inland of Mongolia and the monsoon resulted from the warm air mass of the ocean. Generally, the winter is cold with frequent snowfalls, and spring and autumn are prevailed by monsoons. A shorter frost-free period, and plenty of rainfall comes in step with the heat, all of which are good for crops and herbage. The yearly average temperature is 5.6 degrees Celsius with a summer average of 22 degrees Celsius, and 2658.1 hours of sunshine, 229 days free of frost in average. The daily difference in temperature can be up to 14 degrees Celsius during the growth period of crops.
Transport links are good with constant rail connections to Qiqihar and Harbin.
Regional food is based on Black Dragon cuisine.
Major Attactions in Daqing