Visitors pose in front of an ice sculpture lit up with neon lights in Jining district of Ulanqab. [Photo/northnews.cn]

The festival, consisting of ice sculpture exhibitions, lantern fairs, and art performances on ice, is being held at three separate squares in Jining district. A total of 27 snow sculptures, 26 ice sculptures, and various winter sports facilities are available for tourists to visit. To catch their attention, the organizers invite troupes to present Russian-style ice dancing and acrobatics, as well as traditional Mongolian performances.

The festival is co-sponsored by the Ulanqab tourism department, the Jining district government, and a local theater company. The ice and snow festival aims to promote winter tourism and entertain local residents, according to the organizer.

The festival will run until Feb 15.

A snow sculpture in the shape of a cartoon character in Jining district of Ulanqab. [Photo/chinanews.com]

A lantern show in Jining district of Ulanqab. [Photo/chinanews.com]