The majestic Ice Kingdom in China

    The majestic Ice Kingdom in China

            If the winter cold is getting you down, than the city of ice just might have a way to warm your spirits. It’s time to pack your bags and visit  ice kingdom of Harbin. If you have made a snowman and thought it's something to be proud of, think again. China's northeastern city of Harbin is hosting an event, showcasing an entire city made out of ice. This is 30^th anniversary of the festival, it started this year on January 5^th and it will last till it melts. Over 7,000 artists and workers have been working around the clock to put the finishing touches to Harbin, China's annual Ice Festival. All sculptures and rides are made out of ice and snow.

China came up with idea to make this festival so people can enjoy incredible sculptures and rides with their friends and family ”We want tourists to have great time over winter break. We made this festival so people can enjoy their vacation with their friends and family!” The temperature there has plummeted to -28°C but that does not stop the locals and tourists from coming in for a glimpse of the spectacular frozen city. ”All Sculptures are made out of ton of snow and ice, they're also perfectly safe.” According to organizers, the festival is one of the largest in the world stretching to 6,458,400 square feet. One million visitors are expected to travel to the festival.

What makes the ice buildings remain solid for days is the bitter temperature experienced in the area. Some buildings are as tall as a western skyscraper, while the entire city illuminates in glittering LED lights making it a real winter wonderland.

Sources
Article#1: 
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/532896/20140105/chinese-city-ice-snow-sculpture-festival-photos.htm

Article#2:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/10550798/Ice-Festival-preparations-hot-up-in-Harbin-China.html