Ice and fire combine to stir the emotions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ice and fire combine to stir the emotions

China Daily  

Friday's spectacular opening ceremony for the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games, which featured breathtaking performances and cultural elements, touched the hearts of many viewers and participants. "It created a unique contrast by placing the lighting ceremony at the world's largest ice and snow theme park, allowing the audience to feel warmth and vigor in the midst of the ice and snow," Zhou Wei, deputy director of the ceremonies and events department of the Games' organizing committee said at a news conference that followed the opening ceremony on Friday. The flame burns at the center of a giant snowflake Ferris wheel, symbolizing "Love among Asia", echoing the "Dream of Winter" conveyed by the torch relay and perfectly interpreting the theme of the Games. "The moment the giant snowflake Ferris wheel radiated with fire and fireworks erupted outward, it produced an enduring image of the ceremony," said Zhou. "The opening ceremony stage incorporates multiple functions, such as a performance area and flag stand, creating a good viewing experience in a limited space, fully embodying simplicity without being plain, and grandeur without being extravagant," said Zhou.

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China's ice city greets over 90 million visitors in 2024-2025 winter season
3 weeks, 4 days ago

China's ice city greets over 90 million visitors in 2024-2025 winter season

China Daily  

Harbin has ignited a fervor for ice and snow tourism on Chinese social media this winter, since the opening of the 41st Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival on Jan 5. The craze for winter sports has fueled tourism in China's ice city of Harbin, with the number of tourist arrivals growing 9.7 percent year on year to over 90 …

Harbin Games hailed as great success
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harbin Games hailed as great success

China Daily  

Members of the Chinese delegation celebrate with performers and volunteers during the closing ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Friday. LAI XIANGDONG/XINHUA With Asia's growing presence on the ice and snow celebrated and the host's organizational expertise applauded again, the 9th Asian Winter Games ended on Friday in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. With an emotional …

Asian Winter Games can drive Harbin's development
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Asian Winter Games can drive Harbin's development

China Daily  

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Shanghai style makes impression at Asian Winter Games in Harbin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai style makes impression at Asian Winter Games in Harbin

China Daily  

Traditional Chinese cultural elements and aesthetics have been subtly woven into the ceremonial dresses and officials' attire being worn at the ongoing 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, reflecting the city's unique features while extending best wishes to participants through Shanghai-style designs. Together with production partners, they submitted more than 20 designs for approval and produced over 1,900 …

Asian Winter Games can drive Harbin's development
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Asian Winter Games can drive Harbin's development

China Daily  

Sheng Haipeng of China competes during the Men's Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe finals the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Feb 8, 2025. Major international sports events have always been an important economic lever for the host country, and hopefully the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin this year will play the same role. The Asian Winter …

A warm welcome
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A warm welcome

China Daily  

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Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games
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Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

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Harbin hailed as Games begin
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Harbin hailed as Games begin

China Daily  

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A warm welcome
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A warm welcome

China Daily  

The flame burns in the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province on Friday. XINHUA Featuring an extensive display of local culture and a high-tech visual feast, a spectacular gala show captured the imagination of the continent on Friday night, as President Xi Jinping declared the 9th Asian Winter Games in …

Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

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A warm welcome
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A warm welcome

China Daily  

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Harbin hailed as Games begin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbin hailed as Games begin

China Daily  

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Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

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Xi says Harbin to deliver great sports gala for world
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Xi says Harbin to deliver great sports gala for world

China Daily  

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Xi says Harbin to deliver great sports gala for world
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China Daily  

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All set for 9th Asian Winter Games
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China Daily  

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Harbin makes smooth work of downtown ice arenas
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China Daily  

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All set for 9th Asian Winter Games
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China Daily  

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'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation
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China Daily  

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'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation
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China Daily  

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'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation
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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation
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China Daily  

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Harbin embracing 9th Asian Winter Games with mass participation
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Harbin embracing 9th Asian Winter Games with mass participation

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Harbin embracing 9th Asian Winter Games with mass participation
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Harbin embracing 9th Asian Winter Games with mass participation
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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games
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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

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China Daily  

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Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

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Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

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Flame signals 18-day countdown to 9th Asian Winter Games
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China Daily  

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Flame signals 18-day countdown to 9th Asian Winter Games
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China Daily  

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'Ice City' warms up for winter Games
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'Ice City' warms up for winter Games

China Daily  

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China Daily  

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World's largest ice-and-snow theme park opens on Winter Solstice in China's 'city of ice'

China Daily  

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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The Independent  

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Harbin Ice and Snow World unveils tower design
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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China Daily  

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Harbin Ice and Snow World unveils tower design
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbin Ice and Snow World unveils tower design

China Daily  

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Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 26, 2024. Data from major online services platform Meituan shows that searches for winter activities such as skiing, ice fishing, snow hiking, and aurora and rime viewing in areas around China have increased by 72 percent. Among the city's scenic spots, Harbin …

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

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China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 26. Data from major online services platform Meituan shows that searches for winter activities such as skiing, ice fishing, snow hiking, and aurora and rime viewing in areas around China have increased by 72 percent. Among the city's scenic spots, Harbin Ice …

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games

China Daily  

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Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
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China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 26, 2024. Data from major online services platform Meituan shows that searches for winter activities such as skiing, ice fishing, snow hiking, and aurora and rime viewing in areas around China have increased by 72 percent. Among the city's scenic spots, Harbin …

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Harbin winter tourism heats up ahead of games

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 26. Data from major online services platform Meituan shows that searches for winter activities such as skiing, ice fishing, snow hiking, and aurora and rime viewing in areas around China have increased by 72 percent. Among the city's scenic spots, Harbin Ice …

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