Here is the translation: When winter deepens, Mudanjiang transforms into a mesmerizing world of ice and snow. With world-renowned attractions like China's Snow Town, the spectacular and mysterious Jingpohu Lake ice waterfalls, the majestic Siberian tigers roaming snowy forests, fairytale-like snow castles, and the vast snow-covered landscapes... leveraging these abundant ice and snow resources, Mudanjiang has launched a series of winter tourism events this season, including "Vibrant Mudanjiang · Ice & Snow Carnival" and Jingpohu Lake International Winter Fishing Festival, attracting visitors from all directions to experience this joyful snow feast and discover the unique charm of winter.

As one of the first member cities of the World Tourism Cities Federation and one of China's top ten ice and snow tourism cities, Mudanjiang has vigorously developed characteristic cultural tourism, actively explored a multi-format integrated development model for winter tourism, innovated ice and snow cultural tourism products, and enriched ice and snow cultural tourism formats.

In winter, Jingpohu Lake is a vast expanse of white, with miles of blue ice as pure as jade, like a hidden world of ice and snow. This winter, the fantastical realm of ice and fire at Jingpohu, featuring ice waterfalls, snow castles, rime, ice sculptures, ice entertainment, and winter fishing, is unfolding here.

The "Jingpohu Lake Ice and Fire Fantasy World" covers a total area of approximately 300,000 square meters, utilizing 40,000 cubic meters of snow and 8,000 cubic meters of ice, constructed around the "1135" overall framework. Centered on the Jingpohu Lake International Winter Fishing Festival, it features a daily large-scale winter fishing performance. A picturesque rime-covered road is created for immersive viewing from the north gate of Jingpohu Lake Scenic Area to the Diaoshuilou Waterfall. The project highlights three core themed zones: "North Gate Snow Castle—Fantasy Snow Zone," "Diaoshuilou Waterfall—Magical Icefall Zone," and "Dock Square—Dreamlike Ice Lake Zone."

The Fantasy Snow and Ice Zone's 23rd Snow Castle Park is based on the cultural elements of the ancient Bohai Kingdom, structured around the "Nine Pagodas and Twin Dragons," presenting a grand snowscape narrative of the Bohai golden age. The Enchanted Ice Waterfall Zone integrates ecological resources with technology to showcase the story of how the ancient volcanoes formed Jingpohu, creating a magical check-in spot with its volcanic ice valley. A giant moon lamp stands above the ice waterfall cliffs, complementing the scenery and recreating the breathtaking views from the Winter Olympics' 24 Solar Terms promotional film. The Dreamy Ice Lake Zone features a landmark structure—a roughly 28.5-meter-tall "ice pagoda + ice shell" hybrid—highlighting winter fishing performances and a lively snow carnival on the vast frozen lake. Additionally, the area includes five standout attractions: the "Manchu Folk Experience Hall," "Eastern Pearl Cultural Life Hall," "Jingpohu Lake IP Fun Hall," "Jingpohu Lake Virtual Tour Hall," and "Jingpohu Lake Agricultural Products Hall," alongside diverse cultural and commercial offerings such as old Beijing sugar painting, folk magic tricks, Yehenara-style millet cakes, Niohuru Imperial Kitchen, and Jingpohu Lake Ice Lounge. Dozens of snow and ice entertainment activities are also available.

The "Vibrant Mudanjiang · Ice and Snow Carnival" series of events are also taking place across Mudanjiang. In Xi'an District's Zhongxing Village, a variety of winter activities such as the Ice and Snow Park, Skating Square, Ice Dragon Boating, Snow Football Matches, and Winter Fishing have been organized, turning "cold resources" into "hot energy." Dong'an District is dedicated to building its golden brand "Dong'an Scenery · Dreamy Snow City," continuing to host activities like the Sino-Russian Cultural Street Ice and Snow Entertainment Experience, the "Frozen Wonderland · Beautiful Life" public cultural events, and popular ice and snow attractions like the "Joyful Snowmen, Ice Sculptures, and Rose Ice Walls," heating up the winter ice and snow consumer market both inside and outside the city and sparking a new wave of winter tourism. Yangming District is developing the "Riverside Ice and Snow Town," creating a winter wonderland right at residents' doorsteps and enriching rural life with ice and snow art.

The treasure town Hengdaohezi has leveraged its abundant tourism resources to create a destination featuring the historical culture of the China Eastern Railway, the Red Anti-Japanese Alliance culture, green ecological culture, and the Siberian tiger culture. China Snow Town in Mudanjiang, with its snow cakes, snow mushrooms, and snow tongues, presents a landscape so masterfully crafted it seems like the work of divine artisans, leaving visitors in awe. (De Jianyu)