The cold winter wind carries the scent of ice and snow

Harbin, as a dazzling pearl of the northern lands

Exudes its unique and enchanting charm

The 3rd Asian Winter Games held in Harbin in 1996

Introduced this place renowned as the "Ice City" to the people all over Asia

After 29 years

The holy flame of the Asian Winter Games is once again ignited in "Erbin"

All eyes converge on the banks of the Songhua River

People from all over gather

Dancing together with the winter elements with ice and snow as a medium

On July 8, 2023

Harbin won the bid to host the 9th Asian Winter Games

On February 7, 2025

This grand winter feast officially began

On July 8, 2023, at the Sun Stone Square in Sun Island Scenic Area, Harbin, people celebrated the city's successful bid to host the 2025 9th Asian Winter Games.

This is the scene of the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games photographed on February 7, 2025.

Looking back over these 580 days

To welcome the Asian Winter Games

Harbin has made sufficient preparations

This is the scene of the 300-day countdown event for the 9th Asian Winter Games photographed on April 13, 2024.

This is the drone performance at the 200-day countdown event for the 9th Asian Winter Games photographed on July 22, 2024.

This is the countdown clock for the Asian Winter Games on Harbin's Central Street photographed on October 30, 2024, marking 100 days until the 9th Asian Winter Games.

On January 8, 2025, tourists took photos as a souvenir in front of the Asian Winter Games countdown display on Harbin's Central Street, marking its final 30-day countdown.

On January 8, 2025, joggers passed by a sculpture of the Asian Winter Games mascot in Harbin's Xiangjiang Park.

On January 8, 2025, tourists shopped for cultural and creative products at a retail store licensed by Asian Winter Games in Harbin.

From the release of the torch and medals

To the completion of venue renovations

Test competition

And accommodation, transportation, and volunteer services

The orderly progress of all preparations

Has laid a solid foundation for the smooth hosting of the event.

 

This is the Asian Winter Games torch. The theme of this year's torch is "Surge," symbolizing the vitality and passion of the Games (photographed on October 30, 2024).

This is the front side of the Asian Winter Games medal, "Spirit of Racing" (photographed on October 30, 2024).

This is the Heilongjiang Ice Sports Training Center Speed Skating Arena (speed skating venue) and the Heilongjiang Ice Sports Training Center Comprehensive Arena (short track and figure skating venue) photographed on January 21, 2025.

This is the Harbin Pingfang District Curling Hall (curling venue) photographed on January 21, 2025.

This is the Harbin Sports University Skating Rink (women's ice hockey venue) photographed on January 27, 2025.

This is the Harbin Ice Hockey Arena (men's ice hockey venue) on January 27, 2025. 

This is the Yabuli Ski Resort, the venue for snow events at the 9th Asian Winter Games, photographed on January 16, 2025.

On December 15, 2024, athletes from the Heilongjiang Ice Sports Training Center Team 2 were competing. On that day, the women's team pursuit event of the fourth stop of the 2024-2025 season China Cup Speed Skating Elite League &the Asian Winter Games test competition was held at the Heilongjiang Ice Sports Training Center.

On December 22, 2024, competitors were watching the course for the men's slalom test competition. On that day, the alpine skiing test competition for the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games was held at the Yabuli Sports Training Base (Yabuli Ski Resort) in Heilongjiang Province.

Typically, large international events require 4 to 7 years of preparation

But this Asian Winter Games city has, at an astonishing pace

Presented us with this spectacular feast

Igniting our passion for ice and snow 

This is the torch-lighting ceremony for the 9th Asian Winter Games photographed on January 20, 2025.

On February 3, 2025, the first torchbearer, Olympic champion Shen Xue, displayed the torch. On that day, the torch relay for the 9th Asian Winter Games took place in Harbin.

On February 7, 2025, the fourth torchbearer, Zhang Hong, lit the main torch. On that day, the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games was held in Harbin.

On February 7, 2025, the main torch was lit during the opening ceremony.

On February 7, 2025, the main torch was lit during the opening ceremony.

Harbin has a long history of winter sports

But the return of the Asian Winter Games

Brings new opportunities for the city's development

Today, Harbin is not only the cradle of China's winter sports

But also a "top destination" for ice and snow tourism. 

This is the scene of the 4th Harbin Ice Harvesting Festival photographed on December 7, 2023.

On January 7, 2024, tourists enjoyed the beautiful sunset at the "Diamond Sea" on the frozen Songhua River in Harbin.

On December 21, 2024, tourists enjoyed the slides at the Harbin Ice and Snow World.

On January 30, 2025, tourists strolled and took photos on Harbin's Central Street.

On January 30, 2025, tourists enjoyed grilled sausages on Harbin's Central Street.

 "Erbin" becomes an instant hit

It begins with ice and snow but extends far beyond

The icy landscape is also a treasure trove

As the charm of winter sports expands into cultural tourism

Captivating the world's attention.

This is the Harbin Ice and Snow World photographed on December 21, 2024.

On January 4, 2025, people skated near the "Crown of Ice and Snow" sculpture at a public ice rink in Harbin's Nangang District.

On January 6, 2025, Competitors at the 27th Harbin International Snow Sculpture Competition are carving their snow sculptures. Snow sculptors from over 20 teams representing 10 countries competed at the Harbin Sun Island Snow Sculpture Art Expo.

On January 7, 2025, ice hockey enthusiasts played on the ice at Harbin's Lilac Park.

On January 16, 2025, tourists enjoyed their time at the Yabuli Ski Resort.

The snow-covered "Erbin"

Is bitingly cold yet full of warmth,

Brimming with the excitement of the winter sports extravaganza.

When dazzling fireworks light up the night sky

Intertwining with the icy landscapes

The cold becomes Harbin's most passionate expression

On February 7, 2025, fireworks lit up the sky at a sub-venue of the opening ceremony.

On February 7, 2025, fireworks lit up the sky at a sub-venue of the opening ceremony.

This is the scene of the opening ceremony photographed on February 7, 2025.

On February 7, 2025, performers took the stage at the opening ceremony.

On February 7, 2025, performers took the stage at the opening ceremony.

On February 7, 2025, the audience watched the opening ceremony at a sub-venue.

The Asian Winter Games are not just a winter sports event

But also a stage for athletes to realize their dreams

Dream of Winter, Love among Asia

Carrying the shared aspirations and pursuits of the Asian people

 for peace, development, and friendship

The holy flame of the Asian Winter Games burns brightly

The people of Asia, sharing a common destiny

March forward hand in hand toward a brighter future.