Winter Fishing - China

Winter Fishing - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 28, 2024 shows tourists watching winter fishing at Chagan Lake in Songyuan City of northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed cultural and tourism festival kicked off on Saturday at Chagan Lake. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is the largest natural lake of the province with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. Photo by Zhang Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Fishing - China

Winter Fishing - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 28, 2024 shows tourists watching winter fishing at Chagan Lake in Songyuan City of northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed cultural and tourism festival kicked off on Saturday at Chagan Lake. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is the largest natural lake of the province with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. Photo by Zhang Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-TAIWAN STUDENTS-ICE & SNOW ENTERTAIMENTS (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-TAIWAN STUDENTS-ICE & SNOW ENTERTAIMENTS (CN)

(240127) -- CHANGCHUN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Taiwan students play ice drifting on Chagan Lake in Songyuan, northeast China's Jilin Province, on Jan. 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

Ice, snow business in NE China adds steam to China's winter economy

STORY: Ice, snow business in NE China adds steam to China's winter economy SHOOTING DATE: Earlier footage DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: HARBIN/CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Harbin Ice-Snow World 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): BIAN YUAN, Tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHENG SAN, Tourist 4. various of Chagan Lake 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WEI LAI, Staff member of Chagan Lake Tourism and Economic Development Zone 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG JIANMEI, Tourist STORYLINE: The International Ice and Snow Festival, which kicked off Friday evening in Harbin, capital city of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, is adding steam to the country's burgeoning ice-and-snow economy. At Harbin Ice-Snow World, built on the northern bank of the Songhua River which flows through the city, about 250,000 cubic meters of ice and snow have been transformed into appealing landscapes and sculptures. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): BIAN YUAN, Tourist "The ice sculptures here are amaz

Ice and snow create bustling tourist scenes, business opportunities in NE China

STORY: Ice and snow create bustling tourist scenes, business opportunities in NE China SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Jan. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: HARBIN/CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Harbin Ice-Snow World 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): BIAN YUAN, Tourist 3. various of the theme park and its performance 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHENG SAN, Tourist 5. various of the Harbin Ice-Snow World 6. various of tourists 7. various of the winter fishing-themed festival at Chagan Lake 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WEI LAI, Staff member of Chagan Lake Tourism and Economic Development Zone 9. various of the winter fishing 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG JIANMEI, Tourist 11. various of winter tourism in northeast China STORYLINE: Appealing ice-and-snow landscapes and sculptures have made Heilongjiang, the northernmost province of China, a popular destination for winter tourism. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, a well-known theme park in Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang, has

Winter fishing on frozen lake attracts tourists to NE China

STORY: Winter fishing on frozen lake attracts tourists to NE China SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 28, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: SONGYUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chagan Lake 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG JIANMEI, Tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU NA, Tourist 4. various of winter fishing STORYLINE: On the frozen Chagan Lake in northeast China's Jilin Province, winter fishing has attracted tourists from all over the country to share the vibrant atmosphere as the 22nd winter fishing-themed festival kicked off here. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG JIANMEI, Tourist "When I watched the fish jumping from the water, I was incredibly excited and felt the joy of a bumper harvest. The environment of Chagan Lake is very beautiful. Besides, the owner of the guesthouse where we're staying is very helpful and warm-hearted." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU NA, Tourist "It has been a wonderful experience to watch winter fishing on site. As a Jilin local, I'm very proud of our winte

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fishes are seen during a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist selects goods at a fish market near Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 27, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The opening ceremony of a winter fishing-themed festival is held on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists select fishes during a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fishes are seen during a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 27, 2023 shows staff members transferring fishes at a fish market near Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists select fishes during a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2023 shows a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2023 shows people watching winter fishing on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists select goods at a fish market near Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 27, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fishes are seen during a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist holds a fish during a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-CHAGAN LAKE-RESTAURANT (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-CHAGAN LAKE-RESTAURANT (CN)

(230917) -- CHANGCHUN, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Qu Sanmei displays a fish dish at her restaurant in Qian Gorlos Mongolian Autonomous County, northeast China's Jilin Province, May 1, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Woman in northeast China fishes prosperity out of cleaner Chagan Lake" (Xinhua)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2022 shows the opening ceremony of a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2022 shows people watching winter fishing on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The opening ceremony of a winter fishing-themed festival is held on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2022. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2022 shows people watching winter fishing on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists select goods at a fish market near Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 27, 2022. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2022 shows the opening ceremony of a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fish are packaged by staff at a fish market near Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 27, 2022. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2022 shows a scene of winter fishing on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Local fishermen catch fish on the frozen Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2022. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch winter fishing on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2022. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists select goods at a fish market near Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 27, 2022. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

World's 1st 100,000-tonne intelligent aquaculture ship to supply fish this fall

STORY: World's 1st 100,000-tonne intelligent aquaculture ship to supply fish this fall DATELINE: May 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: QINGDAO, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 100,000-tonne intelligent aquaculture ship STORYLINE: The world's first 100,000-tonne intelligent aquaculture ship was ready to begin operation on Friday in east China's port city of Qingdao. According to the Qingdao Conson Development (Group) Co., Ltd., the ship is 249.9 meters long and houses 15 breeding cabins with a total water holding capacity of nearly 90,000 cubic meters. The breeding cabins can be used to cultivate fish species such as large yellow croaker, garrupa and Atlantic salmon. Around 450 million yuan (about 67 million U.S. dollars) has been invested in the ship. The ship-borne smart aquaculture system is expected to have an annual output of 3,700 tonnes of high-quality fish, equivalent to that of Chagan Lake, one of China's largest freshwater lakes. The first batch of large yellow croaker r