Editor's note: Beijing's Taoranting Park and Yuyuantan Park have launched ice and snow carnival events featuring more than 20 winter activities, including penguin parades, snow tubing and ice mazes. The festivities are designed to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival and are expected to remain open through mid to late February 2025.

A sign displays "Taoranting Ice and Snow Carnival" at Taoranting Park in Beijing, Jan. 10, 2025. [Photo by Yang Chuanli/China.org.cn]