The fifth Huadian Zhaodajishan Ice and Snow Culture Festival opens to great fanfare on Jan 12 in the city of Huadian – which is administered by the prefecture-level city of Jilin, in Northeast China's Jilin province. The festival opened in Huadian's Badaohezi town, which is located in the remaining range of the Changbai Mountains. Relying on its rich natural resources, the town is set to develop as a unique ice and snow experience resort. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Tourists enjoy local delicacies at the ice and snow culture festival, on Jan 12. Huadian has successfully held four consecutive ice and snow culture festivals, as well as 17 birch festivals. Last year, it received 606,000 tourists and its tourism revenue hit 383 million yuan ($56.95 million). [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Tourists keenly watch winter fishing that takes place during the festival. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

The most anticipated moment for tourists is a blessing. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]