A photo, taken on January 5, 2024, shows the Harbin Ice and Snow World lit up to welcome visitors in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. /CFP
A photo, taken on January 5, 2024, shows fireworks lighting up the night sky in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, for the 40th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. /CFP
Ice sculptures are lit up at the Harbin Ice and Snow World in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on January 5, 2024. /CFP
A photo taken on January 5, 2024, shows the Harbin Ice and Snow World lit up to welcome visitors in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. /CFP
A photo taken on January 5, 2024, shows fireworks lighting up the night sky in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, for the 40th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. /CFP
Performers are seen at the opening ceremony of the 40th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, on January 5, 2024. /CFP
The 40th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival opened in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Friday, with crowds of visitors flocking to the city of Harbin to enjoy the fairytale-like winter wonderland. Among the festival's attractions is the popular Harbin Ice and Snow World.