Construction of Central Avenue began in 1896, as part of the original town built by Russians. It is now located in Daoli district of Harbin city.
Near Central Avenue is Toulong Street, where small northeastern goods are available at wholesale prices.
Located in Jianshe Street, Nangang district, the Sino-Russian Market consists of five roads in the shape of Chinese character "井" translated as "well" as in a borehole.