A Baotou-themed snow sculpture depicts various aspects of the city, Jan 1, 2017. An ice and snow cultural festival opened in Guyang county, Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on New Year’s Day, and will run until the end of February. The festival showcases ice and snow sculptures and recreational activities for the winter. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Local cuisine in Guyang county, Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, attracted much attention at an ice and snow cultural festival. The festival will open on Jan 1 and run until the end of February, highlighting ice and snow sculptures, light shows, local delicacies and ice sports. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Guyang youmian is served at an ice and snow cultural festival in Guyang county, Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Jan 1, 2017. Youmian means “thin noodles”, and is a variety of Chinese noodles. [Photo/Baotou Daily]