Workers are captured on a construction site in Meiling Huahai on Dec 23. Located in Guyang county, Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Meiling Huahai is the venue for an ice and snow cultural festival set to open on Jan 1, 2017, with the aim of boosting winter tourism to the county. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Workers carve a large-scale snow sculpture in Guyang county, Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. An ice and snow cultural festival highlighting ice and snow sculptures, light shows, local food and artistic performances will open in the county on Jan 1, 2017, with the aim of boosting winter tourism. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

A worker carves an ice sculpture, Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. An ice and snow cultural festival highlighting ice and snow sculptures, light shows, local food and artistic performances will open in the county on Jan 1, 2017, with the aim of boosting winter tourism to the area. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

An artist’s impression of an ice and snow festival set to open in Guyang county, Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The festival will highlight ice and snow sculptures, light shows, local food and artistic performances, and will be opened to the public on Jan 1, 2017. [Photo/Baotou Daily]