A photo shows a person posing with a colorful ice sculpture at the 38th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival in Yanqing District, Beijing on January 15, 2024. /CFP
A photo shows visitors browsing near a colorful tree installation at the 38th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival in Yanqing District, Beijing on January 15, 2024. /CFP
A photo shows people posing in a carved-out snow feature at the 38th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival in Yanqing District, Beijing on January 15, 2024. /CFP
A photo shows a bright lantern installation at the 38th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival in Yanqing District, Beijing on January 15, 2024. /CFP
A photo shows a person walking through an arch of an ice sculpture at the 38th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival in Yanqing District, Beijing on January 15, 2024. /CFP
A photo shows a "2024" ice sculpture at the 38th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival in Yanqing District, Beijing on January 15, 2024. /CFP
An ice and snow festival in the far northwest of Beijing is attracting visitors for day-into-night trips with the allure of sculpted ice and magical lighting. The 38th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival is underway in Beijing's Yanqing District, featuring a collection of 200 ice sculptures and more than 100 works made with snow. Set against the magnificent backdrop of Longqing Gorge nestled between two mountain peaks, the festival also features a special drone air show, intangible cultural heritage performances and activities in the broader scenic area such as ice drifting and rapids jumping.