The 20th Heilongjiang Snow Sculpture Competition and the 26th National Snow Sculpture Competition take place

Harbin Ice and Snow World -- the largest ice and snow theme park in the world -- opened to the public on Dec 23, following a 15-day renovation.

Citizens of Harbin have one day off to participant in this grand festival

The sculptures and facilities are well established, but visitors are fewer compared with the holiday periods.

Over 300 fine ice sculptures are displayed, including internally-illuminated ice lanterns, magical figures, and animals that are loved by children.

Transparent and shining ice sculptures in the daytime, soon followed by the dazzling colors and light effects at night