China News Service photo by Zhao Yuhang

On January 15, the "Mudanjiang · jingpo Lake Ice and Fire Fantasy World & 9th International Winter Fishing Festival" kicked off at jingpo Lake Scenic Area in Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang. jingpo Lake is the world's largest volcanic lava barrier lake, boasting excellent ecology, abundant aquatic products, and a long history of fishing culture and winter fishing traditions. During this winter fishing event, the first net caught 128,000 jin of lake fish, and an "auction of the first fish" was held on-site. The photo shows a dance performance during the blessing ceremony.

China News Service photo by Zhao Yuhang

Winter fishing scene

China News Service photo by Zhao Yuhang

Winter Fishing Chant Performance

China News Service photo by Zhao Yuhang

On January 15, a large number of tourists visited the Snow Castle Park located in Jingpohu, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang Province. The 23rd Snow Castle Park, based on the cultural elements of the ancient Bohai Kingdom and structured around "nine towers and two dragons," presents a snowy chapter of the Bohai prosperity era. The photo shows the snow castle attracting a crowd of visitors.

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Tourists take photos in front of the snow sculpture.

China News Service photo by Zhao Yuhang

The snowman attracts tourists to take photos.