The freezing weather was just the ticket for the winter swimming enthusiasts who plunged into Nanhu Lake in the city of Changchun, Jilin province, while temperatures were dropping to -15 C, on Dec 2.

Many of the swimmers enjoy the sport in Nanhu because of its healthy reputation. [Photo by Zhao Yao/Chinanews.com]

A winter swimmer is surrounded by tourists who are keen on avoiding the water. [Photo by Zhao Yao/Chinanews.com]