Explore Harbin's mystical ice park

2012-01-12 17:40:23

Located in central Harbin, Heilongjiang province, Zhaolin Park covers almost seven hectares of land.

Snow and ice on Sun Island

2012-01-12 17:40:14

Located near the north end of the Songhua River in Harbin, Sun Island is the heart of snow sculptures in China.

Chinese dream with an American twist

2012-01-12 14:38:42

A farmer who discovered a Flying Tigers plane in the mountains has been living in New York, but his hometown is prospering and beckoning.

Unlocking a canal's secrets

2012-01-12 14:35:56

Unlocking the secrets of Lingqu that's made up of two canals.

Channeling the flow

2012-01-12 10:33:13

The Lingqu Canal, possibly China's least-known ancient wonder, reveals the currents of history with its wealth of treasures - both cultural and technical.

Sculpted in snow

2012-01-11 14:21:14

Monroe on Harbin's Central Street.

Snow sculpture contest begins in Harbin

2012-01-11 11:18:12

The 17th International Snow Sculpture Competition, also one of the most important parts of the 28th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, begins in Sun Island in Harbin on January 10, 2012.

'Animalistic' media event

2012-01-11 10:17:18

Animals 'poses' for the camera during a media event for the annual stocktake at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire on January 10, 2012.

Jin Shangjing Historical Museum

2012-01-10 14:59:48

Jin Dynasty lasted from 1115 to 1234, and its first four emperors were based in what is now suburban Harbin.

Volgar Manor

2012-01-10 14:37:26

About half an hour outside downtown Harbin is a place called Volgar Manor, where you'll be forgiven for believing you are in Russia.

Throw'em up high

2012-01-10 13:55:42

Over 600 participants threw their chef's hats into the air in Brussels, which, according to the organizers, broke the Guiness world record.

Step into adulthood

2012-01-10 13:55:21

Women wearing kimonos celebrate the "Coming of Age Day" in Chiba prefecture, Japan on Jan 9, 2012.