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

A sculptor works on his snow sculpture 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)