Across China: Four-season frosty thrills keep China's ice city chilling with economic heat


HARBIN, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Despite the subzero chill, Hong Kong middle schoolers Hu Ying and Huang Jiawen stood transfixed before glittering ice sculptures at Harbin Ice-Snow World's indoor park, captivated by northeast China's frozen artistry.

"Every piece is exquisite, especially this Siberian tiger, which is so lifelike," said Hu, who traveled here with Huang for their Easter break. The teens are part of a growing number of visitors discovering the year-round ice and snow charm of Harbin, dubbed China's ice city, located in northeast Heilongjiang Province.

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