Storyline: Full-scale construction on the world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, Harbin Ice-Snow World, started in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Tuesday. Work on the park, which is set to span a record 1.2 million square meters this winter, began three days earlier than last year. About 10,000 workers will use some 200,000 cubic meters of ice stored for over 10 months for building ice sculptures and buildings, as rivers have not yet fully frozen this winter. Ice cubes were transported in batches to the construction site. Additionally, the meteorological forecasts of snow in the coming days will provide favorable low-temperature conditions for ice construction. "We have already brought in equipment for lifting, transportation, and cutting. Ice sculptors are ready, and nearly 10,000 construction workers will be working on the site for the 27th edition of the Harbin Ice-Snow World. We anticipate the park will open to visitors by mid-December," said Cong Peiyu, head of the design and development department of Harbin Ice-Snow World. The park drew more than 3.56 million guests over its 68-day operation during last season, which ran from Dec. 21 to Feb. 26. Anticipating even more visitors this winter, the park plans to add new attractions including hot spring camps, snow football and other winter activities, supported by upgraded smart tourism services. The design of this year's Super Ice Slide, the park's most popular attraction, incorporates elements inspired by the Great Wall. The slide will maintain 24 high-capacity sliding lanes, minimizing wait times for visitors while preserving a remarkable 521-meter-long slide. Harbin, often called China's "ice city," has turned its long, cold winters into a major tourist attraction. Last winter, the city welcomed a record 90.36 million visitors, generating 137.22 billion yuan (about 19.37 billion U.S. dollars) in revenue -- a 16.6-percent increase year on year. Shotlist: Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, northeast China - Nov 25, 2025: 1. Aerial shots of trucks transporting ice blocks 2. Aerial shots of construction site 3. Design drawing 4. Various of construction in progress 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Cong Peiyu, head, design and development department, Harbin Ice-Snow World (ending with shot 6): "We have already brought in equipment for lifting, transportation, and cutting. Ice sculptors are ready, and nearly 10,000 construction workers will be working on the site for the 27th edition of the Harbin Ice-Snow World. We anticipate the park will open to visitors by mid-December." 6. Aerial shots of construction in progress [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]