(260106) -- HARBIN, Jan. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows tourists having fun at the Harbin Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 30, 2025.
The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes.
On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction.
During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. (Photo by Zhang Shu/Xinhua)
