24th Chagan Lake Ice Fishing Festival Kicks Off Jan 8
The 24th Chagan Lake Fishing and Hunting Cultural Tourism Festival opens Jan 8 in Jilin, featuring ancient ice fishing, a massive snow park, ski fun and more.
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Fire on Ice: Harbin’s Winter Tourism Boom
Harbin, the Chinese mainland’s ‘ice city,’ turned frost into fun at Ice and Snow World. Last winter, 3.56M visitors whooshed down a 521m ice slide and snapped pics with giant sculptures.
Hot Pot & XR: Cinemas in the Chinese Mainland Serve Up Next-Gen Movie Nights
Cinemas in the Chinese mainland are spicing up movie nights: hot pot screenings in Huzhou and animation-themed XR & 360° theaters in Shanghai’s ACG mall.
Winter Fun Booms at Tianjin’s Jizhou Ski Resort
Jizhou International Ski Resort in Tianjin saw visitor numbers surge over New Year, opening 11 runs, boosting instructors, free classes & shuttle services.
Qi Zai’s Snowy Fun: World’s Only Captive Brown Panda at Play
Qi Zai, the world’s only captive brown giant panda, has been delighting visitors at the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center in Shaanxi Province with his snowy antics.
4th Village Super League Kicks Off in Guizhou with Record 137 Teams
The 4th Village Super League kicked off in Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province, in the Chinese mainland, with a record 137 teams, 98 matches, and vibrant Miao & Dong culture.
Twin Giant Pandas Play in Xi’an Snow Wonderland
Twin pandas Qinxiu and Qinmei frolicked, climbed, and snacked on bamboo in Xi’an’s snowy Qinling Wildlife Park—a playful winter scene!
Snowfall and Rainbows Dazzle at Hukou Waterfall
During China’s New Year break, snowfall and icy cliffs at Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River created a stunning winter wonderland complete with a rainbow arch.
Lantern Fair Lights Up Hefei: Tradition Meets Tech
The 2026 Luzhou New Year Lantern Fair opened on Jan 1 at Xiaoyaojin Park in Hefei, blending traditional lantern art with digital tech across 50+ installations until March 4.
Dragon and Lion Dances Ignite Hong Kong’s New Year Festivities
Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui lit up on New Year’s Day with 138 lions and 1,500 performers from 10+ countries and regions, celebrating Chinese culture and joy.