City of Ice: 20 Photos of China’s Amazing Annual Snow Sculptures

Replica of a Finnish Church, 2009

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This replica of a church in Finland is made entirely from ice and snow (photo by Rincewind42.)

Botticelli’s Primavera Relief Sculpture, 2013

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A relief sculpture lifts the mythological figures of Botticelli’s famous painting ‘Primavera’ right off the canvas (photo by alcyone.ath.cx.)

Ice Castle, 2012

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The structures made of ice, like this 2013 castle, are strong enough to support the weight of guests walking around inside (photos by Tracy Hunter.)

Finnish Folk Tales, 2009

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A Finnish folk tale is depicted against snowy cliffs at Snow and Ice World in 2009 (photo by Rincewind42.)

Ice Castle, 2012

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The details of the icy architecture are pretty stunning, from stair railings to the cupolas and parapets (photo by maifel2001.)

Elephants, 2013

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Vivid red cloth elements really pop against the white of this 2013 welcoming sculpture (photo by alcyone.ath.cx.)