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China: Penguins Race at Harbin Winter Attraction, Drawing Crowds

On December 21, 2025, in Harbin, Heilongjiang, a video showed penguins racing at Poseidon Ocean World during its Ice and Snow Fairy Tale Season. Wearing numbered outfits, the penguins waddled along a set course as visitors watched and filmed. The playful event quickly drew crowds and became a popular winter attraction.

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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

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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

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

A runner makes their way along a pathway as people skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

Skaters head down a stairway past a gate leading to the Rideau Canal Skateway, on the morning of its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

A parent hoists their child's jogging stroller over a gate leading to the Rideau Canal Skateway, on the morning of its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

A skater hoists their leg over a closed gate leading to the Rideau Canal Skateway, on the morning of its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

Lansdowne Park's Aberdeen Pavilion is seen as people skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate past an opening in a fence at a closed section of the Rideau Canal Skateway, on the morning of its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

The red flag indicating that the Rideau Canal Skateway is closed, is seen as people skate by on the morning of its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People cast long shadows as they skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People lace up their skates on a stairway along the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate past an opening in a fence at a closed section of the Rideau Canal Skateway, on the morning of its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-WINTER-TOURISM (CN)

(231226) -- SANYA, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are seen at the entrance of Tianyahaijiao, a popular attraction which literally means the "edges of heaven and corners of the sea," in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 19, 2023. Since the beginning of winter, the tourism market in Sanya has been heating up continuously. According to official data, the city witnessed a peak season for tourism since mid-November, which is expected to last until the Spring Festival. (Xinhua/Fan Yuqing)

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Penguin parade rehearsal at northern Japan zoo

ASAHIKAWA, Japan Kyodo - Penguins walk along a snow-covered path at Asahiyama Zoo in the northern Japan city of Asahikawa in Hokkaido on Dec. 22, 2023, as a rehearsal is held for the penguin parade, the zoo's popular winter attraction set to begin the following day and last through mid-March. (Kyodo)

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Penguin parade rehearsal at northern Japan zoo

Penguins walk along a snow-covered path at Asahiyama Zoo in the northern Japan city of Asahikawa in Hokkaido on Dec. 22, 2023, as a rehearsal is held for the penguin parade, the zoo's popular winter attraction set to begin the following day and last through mid-March.

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Penguin parade rehearsal at northern Japan zoo

Penguins walk along a snow-covered path at Asahiyama Zoo in the northern Japan city of Asahikawa in Hokkaido on Dec. 22, 2023, as a rehearsal is held for the penguin parade, the zoo's popular winter attraction set to begin the following day and last through mid-March.

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Penguin parade rehearsal at northern Japan zoo

Penguins walk along a snow-covered path at Asahiyama Zoo in the northern Japan city of Asahikawa in Hokkaido on Dec. 22, 2023, as a rehearsal is held for the penguin parade, the zoo's popular winter attraction set to begin the following day and last through mid-March.

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Penguin parade rehearsal at northern Japan zoo

Penguins walk along a snow-covered path at Asahiyama Zoo in the northern Japan city of Asahikawa in Hokkaido on Dec. 22, 2023, as a rehearsal is held for the penguin parade, the zoo's popular winter attraction set to begin the following day and last through mid-March.

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Amazing winter view of Hukou Waterfall in NW China

STORY: Amazing winter view of Hukou Waterfall in NW China DATELINE: Jan. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the waterfall STORYLINE: Affected by recent cold weather, the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River is covered by ice. Hukou Waterfall is a famous tourist attraction in northwest China. It sits in a narrow, precipitous gorge and is known for rapid water speeds creating thunderous sounds. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xi'an. (XHTV)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)