Snowmen pop up in Harbin after heavy snow
Dozens of snowmen are gracing the Chinese Baroque Street, a historic scenic spot in Harbin known for its neo-baroque style buildings, in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Tuesday, days after heavy snow bashed the area. /CFP

Dozens of snowmen are gracing the Chinese Baroque Street, a historic scenic spot in Harbin known for its neo-baroque style buildings, in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Tuesday, days after heavy snow bashed the area. /CFP

They were made by store staff along the street, responding to the call of a snowman competition initiated by the local government. /CFP

They were made by store staff along the street, responding to the call of a snowman competition initiated by the local government. /CFP

The snowmen stood at front doors of stores, many decorated with their featured products. /CFP

The snowmen stood at front doors of stores, many decorated with their featured products. /CFP

They have made the tourist destination even more appealing, halting countless people's steps. /CFP

They have made the tourist destination even more appealing, halting countless people's steps. /CFP