The city of Harbin, located in northern China, is the home of the world’s largest ice and snow festival in the world. The festival begins in January 5th and lasts for a month, though if weather permits, the sculptures stay up longer. The festival started in 1963 and was mainly a local attraction, but slowly it began to draw in an international crowd. After seeing these images, you’ll understand why. |
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