People are making the best of the freezing weather in northeast China: Sculptors have finely chiseled ice into elaborate structures resembling landmark castles and temples, and visitors are appreciati

Even as the mercury dropped below freezing, enthusiasm soared among about a dozen hardy swimmers during an annual ritual in northeast China’s ice city of Harbin.

Decked in thick winter jackets, dozens of people stood in subzero temperature next to a pool at Harbin in China’s northernmost province of Heilongjiang on Sunday (January 5), waiting to watch members of a local swim team to take their plunge into the icy water.

In the midst of a frosty ice house, a massive hot pot beckons diners to gather, while surrounded by the icy city of Harbin, the capital of China's Heilongjiang Province, where temperatures frequently drop to -4 degrees Fahrenheit.

Thai teams from Saowabha Vocational College and Saraburi Vocational College jointly took first spot at the 17th International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin, China, the Office of the Vocational Education Commission (Ovec) said on Wednesday.

Spread the loveIntroduction Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeastern China, is renowned for its vibrant winter culture and Russian-influenced architecture. Known as the “Ice City,” Harbin hosts the world-famous Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival,

BEIJING, Jan 5 (APP): The 41st China Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital city of Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on Sunday.

A competitor works on an ice sculpture during the 36th China Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 3, 2025. A total of 30 teams from 12 countries and regions participated in the competition. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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Thai teams from Saowabha Vocational College and Saraburi Technical College won first place at the Harbin International Snow Sculpture Contest

China's Harbin Ice Festival and Changchun Snow World showcase stunning ice castles, intricate sculptures, and thrilling slides, captivating tourists with record-breaking displays and celebrating winter's beauty in Heilongjiang and Jilin Provinces.

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