Tourists brave sub-zero weather for dazzling ice sculptures in China's Harbin

Thousands of tourists brave sub-zero temperatures for glimpses of ice sculptures and fireworks on the opening day of the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in China's northern Heilongjiang province. 

The annual festival lights up winter with a spectacular sculpture display. With maximum temperatures lingering around minus 10 degrees at this time of the year, Harbin is considered one of the coldest cities in China. Thousands of tourists have defied the freezing cold to enjoy a magic winter wonderland. The festival features five spectacular theme parks, each offering a unique and mesmerizing experience.