Spectacular night view of Saint Sophia Cathedral

As night falls, Saint Sophia Cathedral in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province is bathed in glittering light.

This Harbin landmark has witnessed the promising growth of the provincial capital over time. The century-old former Russian Orthodox church built in the Byzantine style is now the Harbin Architectural Art Gallery, where it serves to showcase the historical, cultural and artistic development of the city over the centuries.