Sand sculptures integrating regional culture set to open in NE China

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The Jinshatan Sand Sculpture Park in northeast China's Jilin Province is set to open to the public in June, as a total of 12 works at the park are almost finished, local media reports.

Located in Hunchun City, which lies near the juncture of the borders of China, the DPRK and Russia, these sand sculptures depict local and ethnic characteristics in an attempt to realistically demonstrate the unique cultural fusion of the three countries.

Figures of Chinese Boonie Bears characters in the park. /China Daily Photo

An artist works on his creation in the Jinshatan Sand Sculpture Park. /China Daily Photo

One of the 12 sand sculptures in the park. /China Daily Photo

The Jinshatan Sand Sculpture Park in Hunchun City, Jilin Province, China. /China Daily Photo

Figures of Matryoshka Dolls in the park. /China Daily Photo

One of the 12 sand sculptures in the Jinshatan Sand Sculpture Park. /China Daily Photo

Thanks to Tumen River's rich resources of slit, the local sand sculptors were easily able to collect materials, taking more than a month to complete the production of the sand sculptures.

The local authorities say that the city is improving the facilities and services of its parks as well as hoping that the sand sculpture park will become a new tourist destination.