Longqing Gorge Ice and Snow FestivalA 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 colourful light show. Event Date: 15 January to 28 February 2012 Venue: Longqing Gorge in Yanqing County, 56 miles (80km) north of
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