In pictures: Harbin Ice and Snow World Festival opens in Harbin, China's Heilongjiang province

The 26th edition of the annual festival officially opened on December 21 in Harbin

Last updated: December 24, 2024 | 16:29

AFP and compiled by Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor

This photo taken on December 21, 2024 shows people visiting the Harbin Ice and Snow World Festival in Harbin, also known as the ‘City of Ice’, northeast China's Heilongjiang province.

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