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Harbin residents are embracing winter with ice sports on the frozen Songhua River, highlighting the city’s strong winter culture and building excitement for the upcoming 2025 Asian Winter Games.
A group of senior winter swimming enthusiasts in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, are braving sub-zero temperatures to enjoy their favorite sport in the frozen Songhua River, delighting spectators with their spirited performances.
The 5th Harbin Ice Harvest Festival has begun on the frozen Songhua River, heralding the construction of the Harbin Ice and Snow World and preparations for the 2025 Asian Winter Games.
Harbin’s 5th Ice Harvest Festival kicked off on Saturday at the frozen Songhua River, with a grand ceremony that drew locals and tourists, marking the start of preparations for the 2025 Asian Winter Games.
A winter wonderland has emerged along the Songhua River in Jilin City, where the enchanting phenomenon of rime transforms the landscape into a sparkling feast of ice and snow.
Harbin’s ‘Diamond Sea’ on the Songhua River dazzles visitors with giant ice blocks that shimmer like diamonds under the sun, offering a new winter wonderland in China’s famed ice city.
Harbin introduced a dragon boat tug-of-war on the frozen Songhua River, blending tradition with winter sports as teams competed fiercely in this innovative event.
Harbin’s stunning winter scenery along the Songhua River is captivating visitors with soft rime formations, ice sculptures, and festive activities, showcasing the charm of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province.
Hundreds of snowmen resembling Terracotta Warriors have been unveiled on Harbin’s frozen Songhua River, captivating visitors with this majestic winter display.
Discover how Harbin transforms into a dazzling ice city each year, turning frozen river ice into the world’s largest ice and snow theme park.
Jilin City in northeast China becomes a fairy-tale wonderland as soft rime blankets the landscape following the year’s first snowfall, transforming the riverside scenery into a breathtaking sight.
Soft rime has turned Jilin City into a fairy-tale wonderland, enchanting locals and visitors with its stunning winter scenes along the Songhua River.
Jilin City’s Songhua River, once at the heart of an old industrial base, has been revitalized through sustainable development strategies, transforming it into a thriving hub of tourism and environmental renewal.
Jilin City’s Songhua River is embracing revitalization through sustainable development, enhancing water quality, boosting tourism, and reconnecting citizens with nature.
Discover the Linjiangmen Bridge in Jilin City, a blend of historical charm and modern innovation spanning the Songhua River.
Discover how the Linjiangmen Bridge in Jilin City serves as a symbolic link between the historic old town and the modern city, spanning the Songhua River and representing the city’s evolving identity.
Discover how the Linjiangmen Bridge in Jilin City links the historical old town with the burgeoning modern city, standing as a symbol of progress over the Songhua River.
The Songhua River, the lifeblood of Jilin City in NE China, is witnessing a renaissance as sustainable development initiatives transform the region, bolstering tourism and reconnecting residents with nature.
Jilin City revitalizes the Songhua River, improving water quality and boosting tourism through sustainable development aligned with the Belt and Road Initiative.