Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival 2012

1. A swimmer jumps into the water during a winter swimming event on the ice-covered Songhua river in Harbin in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province. (Associated Press) #
2. Sunset near a castle made from blocks of ice in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province. (Andy Wong/Associated Press) #
3. Tourists visit ice sculptures. (Sheng Li/Reuters) #
4. Visitors lose themselves in the fantasy-like colorful buildings of the Harbin festival. (Andy Wong/Associated Press) #
5. Customers have a meal at a restaurant built with ice blocks. (Sheng Li/Reuters) #