Ice and Snow Sculptures

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival was first held in 1963, but was halted during the Cultural Revolution, then revived in 1985. It is one of the largest ice and snow festivals in the world.
Ng Han Guan / AP

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The festival attracts visitors from around the world not only for its sculptures but also for its winter activities. Tourists can ski, go to exhibitions, enjoy concerts and enter sporting competitions.

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