Winter Ice Fishing Festival

The Jingpo Lake scenic area in Mudanjiang, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, recently held its annual winter ice fishing festival, alongside a competitive ice fishing contest.

Jingpo, the magnificent volcanic lava barrier lake, boasts a pristine ecosystem and abundant aquatic resources, and its winter ice fishing festival has become an iconic event for ice and snow tourism in the province.

Its turquoise-hued waters, speckled with freshwater coral, harbour over 40 species of fish. Every year, from December through to March, the Jingpo Lake Ice Fishing Festival offers visitors the opportunity to attend a worshipping ceremony for the Lord of the Lake, test their skill at fishing, and sample some of the finest local fish dishes. With such tempting treats on offer, any seafood lover should make sure to catch this festival!

Date: Dec 1, 2025 - Mar 30, 2026

Location: The Jingpo Lake, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang province