Harbin Ice City has opened its doors. Hundreds of sculptures - on display for free
The 39th edition of the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off in China on Thursday, the largest carnival of its kind in the world. Although the highs reach minus 20 degrees Celsius in the "Ice City", people continue to practise winter sports and visit tourist attractions. One of the most eye-catching objects is an eight-metre high snow sculpture of a rabbit. Here are 30 amateur teams creating ice sculptures.
“Ice and snow culture is rarely seen in the south. It's a real show."
Also here, nearly 300 ice sculptures are on display to the public for free.
“Because it's a competition, we have to work fast to make something out of such a large block of ice in a short period of time. Our work this year will feature two goldfish with the hope that everything will go well this year."
Launched in 1985, the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival comprises more than 100 activities, three theme parks and ten ice and snow tourism routes to provide tourists with unforgettable experiences and adventures.
