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In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into a river for health and joy

Even as the mercury dropped below freezing, enthusiasm soared among about a dozen hardy swimmers during an annual ritual in northeast China’s ice city of Harbin.

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Winter swimmers take icy plunge in China's Harbin

Decked in thick winter jackets, dozens of people stood in subzero temperature next to a pool at Harbin in China’s northernmost province of Heilongjiang on Sunday (January 5), waiting to watch members of a local swim team to take their plunge into the icy water.

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Despite freezing temperatures, Chinese swimmers dive into a river for health and happiness

Even as the mercury dropped well below freezing, enthusiasm soared among about a dozen hardy swimmers during a daily ritual in northeast China’s “ice city” of Harbin. The swimmers trained daily throughout the year for this.

Associated Press · 10h

Hardy swimmers in China plunge into sub-zero waters for health and joy

In air temperatures of -13 degrees Celsius (8.6 degrees Fahrenheit), swimmers carved a pool out of the icy waters of the Songhua River in the northeastern city of Harbin.

PHOTO COLLECTION: China Winter Swimming

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.

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‘Shared Dreams of Ice and Snow, United Hearts in Asia’ is theme of 2025 Harbin festival

The 41st Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival opened on Sunday, attracting more than 800,000 visitors on its first day. The annual event is held in China’s northeastern province of Heilongjiang.

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Harbin's Icy Tradition: The Cold Comfort of Winter Swimming

In Harbin, China, winter swimming enthusiasts bravely carve a pool in the frozen Songhua River to participate in an annual ice-cold ritual. Despite freezing conditions, swimmers like Chen Xia and Yu ...

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30-day countdown to Harbin Asian Winter Games begins: opening and closing ceremonies creative team revealed

A press conference for the Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 is held in Harbin on January 7. Photo: Courtesy of the organizers ...

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Rich ice and snow resources boost Harbin's winter tourism

Tourists pose for photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 5, 2025.

Sha Xiaolan to direct opening and closing ceremonies of Harbin Winter Asiad

The opening and closing ceremonies of the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games will be directed by Sha Xiaolan who was also behind the Hangzhou 2022 Asian ...

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Global ice, snow tourism campaign launched in Harbin

"Nihao! China"— The China Ice and Snow Tourism Overseas Promotion Season 2025 kicked off on Sunday in Harbin, Northeast China ...

Harbin readies two test events ahead of 2025 Asian Winter Games

A visitor displays a licensed product for the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 in Beijing on October 31, 2024. On the same ...

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13m-tall aircraft carrier ice sculpture stuns China's Harbin

A 13-meter-tall aircraft carrier ice sculpture just made its debut in Harbin, China! #IceArt #ChinaTravel #China ...

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Firefighters battle burning home on Price Lane

Crews battled fire and ice Tuesday morning at a burning home in the Corn Hill neighborhood. In the midst of a frosty ice house, a massive hot pot beckons diners to gather, while surrounded by the icy ...

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