Every winter, China’s northeastern cities bustle with activity as they prepare to host ice festivals that attract millions. To do that, tens of thousands of workers work round the clock in the frigid cold.

The results are spectacular. Here’s a peek at how they accomplish the impossible.

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00:00 China’s giant ice city
00:40 Originated from ice lanterns
02:22 How is it built?
03:25 Giant ice cellar

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Producer: Lyn Yang
Videographer: Patrick Wong
Editor: Hanley Chu
Animation: Stella Yoo
Mastering: Victor Peña

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