, Jan. 6 -- Every January, the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin hosts a remarkable winter tradition. Despite the city - capital of Heilongjiang province-already being blanketed in ice, artists flock here from near and far to create even more, competing to craft the year's finest ice sculpture.

The result is enchanting. Illuminated from within, the sculptures transform parts of the city into a magical, almost cinematic landscape, reminiscent of a festive holiday show. Visitors, often traveling long distances, bundle up to experience the spectacle.

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In images captured by Associated Press photographer Ng Han Guan on Saturday, an ice sculptor readies his piece for t...