Even as the mercury dropped below freezing, enthusiasm soared among about a dozen hardy swimmers during an annual ritual in ...

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Decked in thick winter jackets, dozens of people stood in subzero temperature next to a pool at Harbin in China’s ...

The 41st Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival opened on Sunday, attracting more than 800,000 visitors on its first day. The annual event is held in China’s northeastern province of Heilongjiang.

International sculptors get creative with 'aurora' and 'shaman' designs at an ice festival in China:: January 4, 2025:: ...

Tourists pose for photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 5, 2025.

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 ...

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 4, 2025 shows tourists having fun at a public skating rink in Harbin, northeast ...

Loving couples take part in a group wedding at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 6, 2025. A free group wedding which is part of the Harbin ...

China's Ice and Snow World excites tourists with ice castles, slides and sculptures:: Harbin, China::Tourists expressed ...

China's Harbin Ice Festival and Changchun Snow World showcase stunning ice castles, intricate sculptures, and thrilling ...

The opening and closing ceremonies of the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games will be directed by Sha Xiaolan who was also behind the Hangzhou 2022 Asian ...