Fireworks explode to celebrate the opening of the 36th Harbin Ice and Snow Festival at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 5, 2020.(Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

Fireworks and ice sculptures have turned the "ice city" into a fairyland.

HARBIN, Jan. 5, 2020 (Xinhua) -- The "ice city" Harbin on Sunday kicked off its 36th international ice and snow festival, with more than 100 activities scheduled for the coming three to four months.

The annual ice and snow festival has become a name card of Harbin and a major contributor to its booming winter tourism.

Fireworks are set off to celebrate the opening of the 36th Harbin Ice and Snow Festival at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 5, 2020.(Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

Fireworks are set off to celebrate the opening of the 36th Harbin Ice and Snow Festival at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 5, 2020.(Xinhua/Wang Song)

People visit the 36th Harbin Ice and Snow Festival at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 5, 2020.(Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

People visit the 36th Harbin Ice and Snow Festival at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 5, 2020. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

People visit the 36th Harbin Ice and Snow Festival at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 5, 2020. (Xinhua/Wang Song)■