The opening ceremony of the 24th China Jilin International Snow, Ice and Rime Festival is held in Jilin city, Jilin province on Dec 28. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]

The 24th China Jilin International Snow, Ice and Rime Festival launched in Jilin city, Jilin province on Dec 28.

Located in the transitional area between Changchai Mountain and Songnen Plain with the main stream of Songhua River running through the whole region, Jilin city is renowned as a winter tourism city with stunning rime scenery and top-ranking facilities and skiing fields.

The festival has been held 23 times since 1991. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]

The festival will last until the end of February 2019, during which a series of activities will be held, including a winter dragon boat race, an ice and snow photography competition, a New Year concert, a hot spring festival, as well as skiing and skating events.

Having been held 23 times since 1991, the festival opens the doors for the city's economic and trade departments and enterprises to introduce themselves to the world, discussing, showing, buying and selling all kinds of winter products and services.

A series of activities will be held in the festival, including ice and snow sculptures exhibition, and skiing and skating events. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]