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Majestic ice waterfalls form in Harbin amid frigid temperatures

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Frozen waterfalls glisten in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on February 6, 2025. /IC
Frozen waterfalls glisten in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on February 6, 2025. /IC

Frozen waterfalls glisten in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on February 6, 2025. /IC

Frozen waterfalls glisten in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on February 6, 2025. /IC
Frozen waterfalls glisten in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on February 6, 2025. /IC

Frozen waterfalls glisten in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on February 6, 2025. /IC

Frozen waterfalls glisten in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on February 6, 2025. /IC
Frozen waterfalls glisten in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on February 6, 2025. /IC

Frozen waterfalls glisten in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on February 6, 2025. /IC

Frozen waterfalls glisten in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on February 6, 2025. /IC
Frozen waterfalls glisten in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on February 6, 2025. /IC

Frozen waterfalls glisten in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China on February 6, 2025. /IC

Throughout early February, Harbin, Heilongjiang remains immersed in extreme cold even as spring approaches, with temperatures hovering around -30°C. This prolonged deep freeze has given rise to a breathtaking natural phenomenon where the Hejiagou River meets the Songhua River in the city's main district.

At this convergence, towering ice waterfalls have formed naturally, creating a striking display of frozen cascades. The ice, shaped by the relentless cold and flowing water, takes on a variety of intricate forms — resembling frozen waves and crystal sculptures carved by nature itself.

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