Harbin Snow and Ice Festival


	Harbin Snow and Ice Festival

lizsku

9-20-2008 2:29 PM

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lizsku says:

This is worth a look to see the amazing things sculpted in snow and ice. Click on the link to see more pictures.

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9-20-2008 11:24 PM

einbar

Beautiful thanks

9-21-2008 12:40 PM

Antara

i lived in harbin for 7 months

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