The city of Harbin in northern China is known for its harsh winters. But the town makes a feature of the cold climate with its annual International Ice and Snow Festival, which opened last week. Reconstructions of famous buildings, fantastical castles and sculptures are created from ice blocks from the nearby Songhua river, and lit with colourful lights, tempting thousands of visitors to brave its freezing temperatures.
Ice buildings lit at night (Tony Waltham/Robert Harding)
An igloo ice sculpture (Christian Kober/Robert Harding)
Neo-classical style structures made from ice (Tao/Robert Harding)
Ice brick sculpture decorated with vibrant coloured autumn leaves (Tao/Robert Harding)
Snow sculpture (Tao Images/Robert Harding)
Horse drawn carriages pass an ice castle (Aurora Photos/Robert Harding)
Ice arch lit with coloured lights (LOOK/Robert Harding)
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