These are ice sculptures that light up a freezing February in Beijing. The city is brought to life by the amazing, rainbow-colored creations in sub-zero temperatures as the grand finale to the Lunar New Year celebrations. The vibrant Yangqing Ice Festival is an annual tradition that forms part of the Chinese Lantern Festival.
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A palace of ice shines brightly in the darkness as the Lantern Festival draws visitors to Beijing.
Tourists from around the globe are wrapped up warmly as they marvel at the awesome sight of the ice city.
Brilliant light transforms a dark winter's night at Yanqing Ice Festival, marking the end of China's Lunar New Year.
A child waves at the shore from an awesome boat of ice.
Families chill out in the interactive city of ice. Hope you don't have Hemorrhoids!
Onlookers take pictures of the lanterns and sculptures.
Looks like you could get lost in there!
View from an igloo
Multicolored neon lights make the display a groovy and awesome way to enjoy a freezing February day.
