38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - Harbin

38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - Harbin

Artisans work on a snow sculpture at the 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 27, 2025. The 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo opened here for trial on Saturday, with an exhibition area of 1.5 million square meters and a snow-using volume of 120,000 cubic meters. Photo by Zhang Tao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - Harbin

38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - Harbin

A drone photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows people visiting the 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo opened here for trial on Saturday, with an exhibition area of 1.5 million square meters and a snow-using volume of 120,000 cubic meters. Photo by Zhang Tao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - Harbin

38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - Harbin

This photo taken on Dec. 26, 2025 shows a snow sculpture displayed at the venue of the 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo opened here for trial on Saturday, with an exhibition area of 1.5 million square meters and a snow-using volume of 120,000 cubic meters. Photo by Wang Song /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - Harbin

38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - Harbin

People visit the 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 27, 2025. The 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo opened here for trial on Saturday, with an exhibition area of 1.5 million square meters and a snow-using volume of 120,000 cubic meters. Photo by Zhang Tao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - Harbin

38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - Harbin

A drone photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows people visiting the 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo opened here for trial on Saturday, with an exhibition area of 1.5 million square meters and a snow-using volume of 120,000 cubic meters. Photo by Zhang Tao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - Harbin

38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - Harbin

Artisans work on a snow sculpture at the venue of the 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 26, 2025. The 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo opened here for trial on Saturday, with an exhibition area of 1.5 million square meters and a snow-using volume of 120,000 cubic meters. Photo by Wang Song /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - Harbin

38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - Harbin

People pose for photos with "Mr. Snowman" at the entrance of the venue of the 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 26, 2025. "Mr. Snowman" is an iconic snow sculpture landscape of this expo. The 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo opened here for trial on Saturday, with an exhibition area of 1.5 million square meters and a snow-using volume of 120,000 cubic meters. Photo by Wang Song /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

People perform during a winter fishing event of a Nadam fair in Mongolian Autonomous County of Dorbod, Daqing City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 27, 2025. An ice and snow Nadam fair featuring winter fishing kicked off here on Saturday. The integrated development fishery, and cultural and tourism industry in Dorbod has not only boosted tourism market, but also increased the income of local fishermen. Photo by Wang Song /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

Tourists pose for photos during a winter fishing event of a Nadam fair in Mongolian Autonomous County of Dorbod, Daqing City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 27, 2025. An ice and snow Nadam fair featuring winter fishing kicked off here on Saturday. The integrated development fishery, and cultural and tourism industry in Dorbod has not only boosted tourism market, but also increased the income of local fishermen. Photo by Wang Song /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

This aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows a winter fishing event of a Nadam fair on the frozen Lianhuan Lake in Mongolian Autonomous County of Dorbod, Daqing City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. An ice and snow Nadam fair featuring winter fishing kicked off here on Saturday. The integrated development fishery, and cultural and tourism industry in Dorbod has not only boosted tourism market, but also increased the income of local fishermen. Photo by Wang Song /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

Tourists pose for photos during a winter fishing event of a Nadam fair in Mongolian Autonomous County of Dorbod, Daqing City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 27, 2025. An ice and snow Nadam fair featuring winter fishing kicked off here on Saturday. The integrated development fishery, and cultural and tourism industry in Dorbod has not only boosted tourism market, but also increased the income of local fishermen. Photo by Wang Song /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

This aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows a winter fishing event of a Nadam fair on the frozen Lianhuan Lake in Mongolian Autonomous County of Dorbod, Daqing City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. An ice and snow Nadam fair featuring winter fishing kicked off here on Saturday. The integrated development fishery, and cultural and tourism industry in Dorbod has not only boosted tourism market, but also increased the income of local fishermen. Photo by Wang Song /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows a winter fishing event of a Nadam fair on the frozen Lianhuan Lake in Mongolian Autonomous County of Dorbod, Daqing City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. An ice and snow Nadam fair featuring winter fishing kicked off here on Saturday. The integrated development fishery, and cultural and tourism industry in Dorbod has not only boosted tourism market, but also increased the income of local fishermen. Photo by Wang Song /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows a winter fishing event of a Nadam fair on the frozen Lianhuan Lake in Mongolian Autonomous County of Dorbod, Daqing City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. An ice and snow Nadam fair featuring winter fishing kicked off here on Saturday. The integrated development fishery, and cultural and tourism industry in Dorbod has not only boosted tourism market, but also increased the income of local fishermen. Photo by Wang Song /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

People ride horses during a winter fishing event of a Nadam fair in Mongolian Autonomous County of Dorbod, Daqing City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 27, 2025. An ice and snow Nadam fair featuring winter fishing kicked off here on Saturday. The integrated development fishery, and cultural and tourism industry in Dorbod has not only boosted tourism market, but also increased the income of local fishermen. Photo by Wang Song /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

Nadam Fair Featuring Winter Fishing - China

A child poses for a photo with a newly-caught fish during a Nadam fair in Mongolian Autonomous County of Dorbod, Daqing City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 27, 2025. An ice and snow Nadam fair featuring winter fishing kicked off here on Saturday. The integrated development fishery, and cultural and tourism industry in Dorbod has not only boosted tourism market, but also increased the income of local fishermen. Photo by Wang Song /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

27th Harbin Ice and Snow World

Tourists visit the Ice Sculpture Castle at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.

Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

The body of the last trapped miner is transported to a funeral home after a flooding accident at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 23, 2025. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025 shows a scene at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. following a flooding accident in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025 shows a scene at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. following a flooding accident in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

Coal Mine Accident Death Toll In Heilongjiang - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025 shows a scene at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. following a flooding accident in Jixi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The five people trapped in a coal mine accident on Sunday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have been confirmed dead, local authorities said on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine of Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co., Ltd. in the city of Jixi, the Jixi publicity department said. Following intensive rescue operations, the bodies of all five individuals have been found but showed no signs of life. Post-accident response measures are now underway, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Solstice Event Held In Mohe - China

Winter Solstice Event Held In Mohe - China

People pose for a photo at a cultural festival on the occasion of the Winter Solstice in Beiji Village of Mohe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. People attended a cultural festival marking the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, here on Sunday. Photo by Shao Tianli/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Solstice Event Held In Mohe - China

Winter Solstice Event Held In Mohe - China

People try local foods at a cultural festival on the occasion of the Winter Solstice in Beiji Village of Mohe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. People attended a cultural festival marking the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, here on Sunday. Photo by Shao Tianli/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Solstice Event Held In Mohe - China

Winter Solstice Event Held In Mohe - China

People watch a firework show at a cultural festival on the occasion of the Winter Solstice in Beiji Village of Mohe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. People attended a cultural festival marking the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, here on Sunday. Photo by Shao Tianli/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Solstice Event Held In Mohe - China

Winter Solstice Event Held In Mohe - China

A drone photo taken on Dec. 21, 2025 shows the "water to ice" performance at a cultural festival on the occasion of the Winter Solstice in Beiji Village of Mohe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. People attended a cultural festival marking the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, here on Sunday. Photo by Shao Tianli/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Solstice Event Held In Mohe - China

Winter Solstice Event Held In Mohe - China

A drone photo taken on Dec. 21, 2025 shows people attending a bonfire evening party at a cultural festival on the occasion of the Winter Solstice in Beiji Village of Mohe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. People attended a cultural festival marking the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, here on Sunday. Photo by Shao Tianli/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Heavy Snow Creates Dreamlike Night Scene in Heilongjiang

A video from November 8, 2025, in Heilongjiang, China, shows large snowflakes drifting through the night under glowing streetlights. Dense clusters of snow filled the dark sky, creating a calm, dreamlike winter scene as the city slowly turned white.

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists experiencing the Super Ice Slides at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial stitched photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM