The Jingyuetan Vasaloppet International Skiing Festival opened on Friday in Changchun City, northeast China's Jilin Province. /VCG Photo

The event attracted over a thousand skiers from 32 countries and regions around the world, including China, Russia, Australia, U.S., UK, Canada, France and Germany. /VCG Photo

Six events were held on Friday. Participants were faced with challenges as they had to ski through different environments such as ice plains and forests. /VCG Photo

Vasaloppet China is a cross-country event and was originally held in 2003. It has been a part of the Worldloppet since 2014. /VCG Photo

The skiing festival will last until February 19, and 17 more snowy activities will be held between now and then. /VCG Photo