Editor's note: The Spring Festival, the most important Chinese traditional festival, is upon us. Here are five ice and snow festivals you can enjoy during the festive holiday.

Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival

The Harbin International Ice and Snow festival is an annual winter festival that takes place in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. It is the largest ice and snow festival in the world. 

Dates: December 24, 2020 - Late February, 2021

Place: Harbin, Heilongjiang province

Ice and Snow Carnival at the National Olympic Sports Center

The Ice and Snow Carnival kicked off on Jan. 24 at the National Olympic Sports Center of Beijing, China’s first ice and snow sports city experience center. It will run until March. 

Dates: January 24, 2021 – March, 2021

Place: The National Olympic Sports Center, Beijing

Shanghai Magnolia International Ice and Snow Festival

The second "Shanghai Magnolia International Ice and Snow Festival" officially opened in Shanghai Magnolia Square on December 23, 2020. At 1,200 square meters, it is the largest outdoor ice and snow space in Shanghai.

Dates: December 23, 2020 - February 28, 2021

Place: Shanghai Magnolia Square, Shanghai

Jilin Rime Ice and Snow Festival

On December 18, 2020, the 26th China Jilin International Rime Ice and Snow Festival opened in Jilin city, Jilin province. With the theme of "Rime City, Skiing Paradise", the festival is holding more than 100 activities such as an ice and snow photography exhibition.

Dates: December 18, 2020 - Late February, 2021

Place: Jilin city, Jilin province

Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival

First held in 1993, the Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival is one of China's increasingly celebrated winter tourist events. Its combination of recreation, sports and sight-seeing attracts millions of visitors from around the world each year. 

Date: November 25, 2020 – March, 2021

Place: Shenyang city, Liaoning province

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