China-Russia-Mongolia ice and snow festival in Manzhouli

By Zhao Xiao (chinadaily.com.cn)

Updated: 2017-02-15

Tourists view lanterns at a theme park in Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Feb 10. [Photo/people.cn]

The 18th China-Russia-Mongolia Ice and Snow Festival held in Manzhouli enticed hundreds of visitors to explore a frozen land illuminated with lanterns and neon lights.

Organizers of the festival used a total of 10,000 cubic meters of ice and 20,000 cubic meters of snow to create a winter dreamland with fantasy castles, cartoon images, iconic buildings, creative scenes and amusement facilities all made from ice.

Roaming the ice-themed park, visitors can view ice sculptures glistening under colorful lights and experience entertaining snow sports such as curling, ice bowling, snow tug-of-war and sledging races.

A castle-shaped ice sculpture is exhibited for visitors at a theme park in Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Feb 10. [Photo/people.cn]

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