Int'l Ice and Snow Festival: Harbin's winter extravaganza

Tourists check their phone after taking a photo of the snow sculptures near Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2018. Harbin has gained international attention for its increasingly popular winter extravaganza, the International Ice and Snow Festival, which features massive, elaborate ice sculptures, competitions and winter sports. Every winter, visitors from home and abroad inundate Harbin, increasing consumption, creating jobs and stimulating the local economy. (Xinhua/Wang Kai)