Longqing Gorge Ice and Snow Festival

A magical winter wonderland provides a fun day out for locals and tourists alike at the three-day ice spectacle held annually north of Beijing. Try your hand at ice-fishing or one of numerous other ice or snow sports, and finish off the day marvelling at the intricately carved ice sculptures and ice lanterns on display, while fireworks turn the icy gorge into a colorful light show.

Region/City Name: 
Beijing
Event Date: 
January 15, 2012 - February 28, 2012
Venue: 
Longqing Gorge in Yanqing County, 56 miles (80km) north of Beijing
Date Text: 
15 January to 28 February 2012