Disney-style castles made of ice are a highlight at the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. AFP
Other icy sculptures are carved to resemble Chinese-style bridges and buildings. AFP
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, tourists enjoy on an ice slide at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin in northeastern China's Heilongjiang Province on Jan. 2, 2024. (Xie Jianfei / Xinhua via AP)
This year features a giant snow sculpture of Buddha. Reuters
The ice is sourced from the nearby Songhua River, frozen at this time of year. AP
Fireworks at the opening ceremony of the festival on Friday. Reuters
The snowy exhibits offer plenty of photo ops. Reuters
The festival is enjoying a post-pandemic resurgence with residents and tourists. AP
The festival is also popular among citizens from China's warmer south, who have been dubbed Little Southern Potatoes thanks to their furry-eared hats. Reuters
The festival offers food stalls and family-friendly activities. AFP
By night, the ice park transforms with colourful lights. Reuters
Snow bikes and sledges are available. EPA
Disney-style castles made of ice are a highlight at the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. AFP
Other icy sculptures are carved to resemble Chinese-style bridges and buildings. AFP
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, tourists enjoy on an ice slide at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin in northeastern China's Heilongjiang Province on Jan. 2, 2024. (Xie Jianfei / Xinhua via AP)
This year features a giant snow sculpture of Buddha. Reuters
The ice is sourced from the nearby Songhua River, frozen at this time of year. AP
Fireworks at the opening ceremony of the festival on Friday. Reuters
The snowy exhibits offer plenty of photo ops. Reuters
The festival is enjoying a post-pandemic resurgence with residents and tourists. AP
The festival is also popular among citizens from China's warmer south, who have been dubbed Little Southern Potatoes thanks to their furry-eared hats. Reuters
The festival offers food stalls and family-friendly activities. AFP
By night, the ice park transforms with colourful lights. Reuters