Born in 1965 to Liu Zhongqian, a former speed skating coach of 1959 World Speed Skating Championships silver medalist Yang Jucheng, Liu Chang's fascination with winter sports began at the age of six. ...

As the Asian Winter Games 2025 approaches, elements of the event have been on full display all around the host city Harbin,.

As the 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG) approaching, Harbin, known for its stunning ice sculptures and deep-rooted winter sports culture, is brimming with anticipation. As the city's iconic landmark ...

Harbin, China - December 23, 2024 On December 23, 2024, in Harbin, located in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province, a video captured a whimsical ice sculpture of a frog displayed on an ...

Each winter, China’s industrial city, Harbin, turns into a magnet for those from warmer areas. Tourists want to experience the extreme cold and take in the sculptures built from ice blocks ...

Plenty of people are sceptical that the ice-and-snow economy can lead to long-term change. More tourism can help at the ...

There are satellite parks elsewhere in Harbin. "When I come here seeing all the ice sculptures and snow, it’s just so wow,” said Gu Junyan of Henan province which sees little snow. Ice slides ...

HARBIN, 30 January (BelTA - Xinhua ... The park also features a variety of ice sculptures with festive themes, including a carp symbolizing prosperity and the Chinese character Fu (meaning ...

At Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, veteran ice sculptor Zhang Hongyan is putting his finishing touches on 12 zodiac sculptures, infusing them with a unique ...

HARBIN (China), Jan 15 (Bernama ... The breathtaking beauty of the outdoor ice park, recognised by the Guinness World Records as the largest in the world, captivates visitors with its massive ...

The otherworldly landscape, filled with towering ice sculptures, has led netizens to compare Harbin to the fictional city of Winterfell from the fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire.