A sand sculpture of a shark is to be displayed at the Beijing Sand Sculpture Festival in mid-August. [Photo/CFP]

The Beijing Sand Sculpture Festival is in the last phase of preparation and will to be open in mid-August.

The artworks to be displayed are made by Zhang Weikang and Zhang Yongkang, a pair of Chinese brothers who showed their works at the Yokohama Sand Art Exhibition and won broad praise. TheBeijingfestival will feature sculptures based on sea games, Chinese Zodiac and constellation.

The exhibition will be held inTongzhouCanalParkand last for two months.