In Pictures: China Hosts World's Largest Ice & Snow Festival & It's A Treat For The Eyes

If you love ice, then this place will be a treat to your eyes! World¡¯s largest ice and snow festival has kickstarted in China which apart from ice, also features a lot of spectacular activities. The festival will be held between January 5 and February 5, but some attractions are even more popular that opens before the opening ceremony- like Harbin Ice and Snow World, which is made up of ice blocks.

In addition to walking up the gigantic ice castles, other highlights include an exquisite snow Buddha statue. Visitors can also check out the work done by sculptors from 12 different countries, who compete in this festival.

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Entry for the ice festival costs Rs 3,337. There are also different activities in the town until February end which is free of cost like 2,019 snowmen of different sizes and shapes.

Check out some of the most beautiful pictures from the festival:

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Here's how Netizens reacted to this spectacular event:

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Optimum use of limited resources.

¡ª Winnie Robinson (@WinnieRobinso44) January 8, 2019

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That is quite impressive. Wow!

¡ª pistrix (@pistrix) January 8, 2019