Ice collection festival opens in Harbin, Northeast China – Xinhua Silk Road

The commencement of an ice collection festival in Harbin, northeast China, on Thursday signals the initiation of the snow and ice tourism season for the renowned "ice city." Embedded in the city's tradition, ice collection takes place after Major Snow, or "Da Xue," the 21st Solar Term on the Chinese lunar calendar, occurring on December 7 this year. Local residents venture to the frozen Songhua River equipped with tools to gather ice cubes, utilized for food storage in icehouses and crafting ice sculptures. Evolving from a longstanding custom, this practice has transformed into a significant festival, drawing visitors globally. The post Ice collection festival opens in Harbin, Northeast China – Xinhua Silk Road appeared first on Travel And Tour World.