An aerial photo of the Harbin Ice and Snow World under construction, taken on Sunday, shows thousands of workers busy creating the highly anticipated annual ice and snow spectacle in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province. The venue is set to open to tourists in mid-December. As one of the world’s largest ice and snow theme parks, the Harbin Ice and Snow World is the main attraction of the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. It features intricate ice and snow sculptures with varying themes each year. Xinhua | 