Harbin ice festival kicks off with dazzling new snow sculptures
Updated 10:31, 28-Jun-2018
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The 33th Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival kicked off on January 4, in northeast China's Heilongjiang province.

The 33th Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival kicked off on January 4, in northeast China's Heilongjiang province.

Established in 1985, it is the largest ice and snow festival in the world, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world every year.

Established in 1985, it is the largest ice and snow festival in the world, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world every year.

Known for its arctic climate, which provides abundant ice and snow, the 'Ice City' of Harbin is the cradle of ice and snow art in China.

Known for its arctic climate, which provides abundant ice and snow, the 'Ice City' of Harbin is the cradle of ice and snow art in China.

The stunning ice artworks are being exhibited in several venues, including Sun Island Scenic Area, Ice and Snow World, Zhaolin Park, Ice Lantern Garden Party, and Yabuli International Ski Resort. The festival lasts until March.

The stunning ice artworks are being exhibited in several venues, including Sun Island Scenic Area, Ice and Snow World, Zhaolin Park, Ice Lantern Garden Party, and Yabuli International Ski Resort. The festival lasts until March.