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.
Wang Jianwei / Xinhua/ ZUMApress.com

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Deionised water is used to give the appearance of glass. The festival is expected to draw millions of tourists to Harbin.

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