Games South Korea's Kim Kyeong-ae (R) and Seong Ji-hoon are in action during the mixed doubles curling final against Japan at the Asian Winter Games at the Harbin Pingfang Curling Arena on Feb. 8, 2025.

On February 7, the 9th Asian Winter Games opened in Harbin, dubbed China's “Ice City”. To ensure the success of this largest winter sports event in As

The influence of the Asian Winter Games has extended far beyond Harbin, fueling a nationwide winter tourism boom. Since December 2024, winter sports enthusiasm has surged across the country, with a notable trend of "northern snow heading south" as regions in southern China expand their ice and snow offerings.

Team China secured eight gold, eight silver and four bronze medals on the first gold medal day of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, topping both the gold medal and overall medal standings.

While the 9th Asian Winter Games captivate audiences in Harbin 2025, a winter sports renaissance is unfolding in Shanghai, where residents are embracing the season's chill at the enchanting Guojin Skating Club nestled in the city's downtown Putuo district.