Storyline Outdoor sports activities spike as temperatures drop in northeast China [Voice_over] Across northern China's Heilongjiang Province, snow and freezing temperatures are drawing out tourists eager to enjoy the winter landscapes. In Qitaihe City, a perfectly frozen lake has formed from the minus 20 degrees Celsius weather attracting locals and tourists for activities like speed skating. [Sound_bite] Meng Binsheng, Skating enthusiast： "I'm 72 years old now, and I fell in love with skating when I was still a teenager. No matter how cold the winter gets, my passion never dies down." [Voice_over] Not to be outdone, the lake also has a 30-square-meter swimming lane for those brave enough to take a dip. [Sound_bite] Zhang Chuanjiang, Winter swimming enthusiast: "I've been a cold-water swimmer for over a decade. It is often called a game for the brave, as we've kept challenging the bitter cold and pushing our limits." [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]