Daqing (大庆; Dàqìng) is a city in Heilongjiang Province in China.
Daqing is home to China's largest oil reserves. The city was founded in 1959 to house oil industry workers and workers in related industries. The city name means "great celebration" for finding the rich oil fields.
Many red rickshaws offer their service around the city. These rickshaws are limited in where they can go; they usually stay out of the city centre and are forced to stay in their respective districts. Cost: ¥1-5 depending on distance. There are, as well, taxis that frequent the whole city. Non-licensed taxis are as frequent as licensed taxis, offer virtually the same services as a taxi, and are just as reliable.
1 Daqing Petroleum Science & Technology Museum, Ranghulu Qu, 世纪大道 邮政编码: 163453. Large science centre, good for children and adults alike. Many exhibits involving science, with several military vehicles on display outside of the museum. Close to the city centre. (updated Jan 2018) 2 Daqing Museum (大庆市博物馆), 2 Wenyuan Street, Longfeng District (龙凤区文苑街2号) (take bus no. 35, 50, 805, 810 or 811; get off at Daqing Grand Theatre), ☏ +86 459 4617332, +86 459 4617331. 09:00-16:30, no entry after 16:00, closed on Mondays. Museum dedicated to the natural and human history of the Daqing region. The bulk of the museum's collection consists of fossils dating from the Quaternary period.
Simon's bar, Yinzuo walking street, Ranghulu district (Near the oil field bookshop). A small friendly ex-pat hangout with English speaking bar staff, pool/darts and video games. Harbin beer from ¥5.
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In Oct, Daqing typically sees ~9°C daytime highs and 2 rainy days.
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