Ice-and-snow feast at Qilian Mountains draws tourists

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2026.01.10 17:08 GMT+8

Ice-and-snow feast at Qilian Mountains draws tourists

Updated 2026.01.10 17:08 GMT+8

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An ice-and-snow festival at Shenlu Park at the foot of the Qilian Mountains in Zhangye, northwest China's Gansu Province has been attracting large crowds and energizing winter tourism.

Visitors try their hand at snow digging by operating an excavator at Shenlu Park, at the foot of the Qilian Mountains in Zhangye, Gansu Province on January 9, 2026. /IC

Visitors join in an ice cycling competition at Shenlu Park, at the foot of the Qilian Mountains in Zhangye, Gansu Province on January 9, 2026. /IC

Visitors enjoy performances at Shenlu Park, at the foot of the Qilian Mountains in Zhangye, Gansu Province on January 9, 2026. /IC

Visitors from ethnic groups including the Yugur, Tibetan and Mongolian communities performed the traditional Tibetan Guozhuang dance together, creating a lively festive atmosphere. The scenic area was also named a national AAAA-level attraction of China, with its seasonal Ice and Snow Kingdom officially unveiled.

Visitors ride snowmobiles at Shenlu Park, at the foot of the Qilian Mountains in Zhangye, Gansu Province on January 9, 2026. /IC

A folk song performance is seen at Shenlu Park, at the foot of the Qilian Mountains in Zhangye, Gansu Province on January 9, 2026. /IC

More than 3,000 tourists participated in winter activities such as snow tubing, ice bumper cars, snow quad biking and ice cycling, and observed performances of local intangible cultural heritage. With year-round snow, ice valleys and frozen waterfalls, the Qilian Mountains are turning rich ice-and-snow resources into a thriving winter economy by blending tourism, culture and sports.

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