At temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius, the Jade Belt River in Beitun, a county-level city in Xinjiang, becomes a natural ice rink for a thrilling dragon boat race. Teams use ice picks as paddles to steer vessels adorned with dragon heads and ice blades as they race across the frozen surface amid cheers. Spectators huddle along the banks, their breath misting in the air. Now in its third year, this event combines tradition with winter thrills, transforming the cold into a joyful festival.