Fairfax County promotes its international sisterhood partnerships through the exchange of education, environmental initiatives, and art. But where are Fairfax’s sister cities? Let’s take a trip.
Harbin, China
Est. 2009 | You may be surprised to see Russian architecture in China, but that’s exactly what you’ll find in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang. Nestled near Russia and Mongolia, Harbin is an excellent place for winter tourism as it hosts an annual International Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival.
The cable cars in Keçiören provide views of Ankara.
Photo by Kayra via Wikimedia Commons
Keçiören, Turkey
Est. 2012 | Keçiören is a business community in Ankara, the Turkish capital city. Keçiören boasts many beautiful sights like the Keçiören Falls — see these human-made falls from the cable cars.
Songpa-gu hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Photo by Danleo via Wikimedia Commons
Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Est. 2009 | This district of Seoul has many green spaces as preserving the environment is a major priority for the area. Don’t miss out on the art in this district — like the Seoul Olympic Museum of Art.
