China's northernmost resort opens for winter season

Arctic Ski Resort in Mohe, Heilongjiang province, welcomed its first visitors as the 5th Polar Forest Ice and Snow Carnival kicked off on Friday.

As the northernmost city in China, Mohe can provide tourists with a long ski season often lasting through April.

To welcome the new snow season, the resort has updated 300 sets of ski equipment and 200 sets of ski clothing. It has also introduced services such as night skiing and NPC (non-player character) costumes.

Numerous ski enthusiasts and tourists come for the scenery and the thrills of ice and snow sports. The resort also offers a range of entertainment choices for tourists, such as tug-of-war, soccer and snowmobile rides.