An ice and snow-themed recreation zone has become a scenic hot spot in Hohhot, capital city of North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, since its official launch on Dec 14, local officials said. The recreation zone, located east towards Wanda Plaza on Xinhua Street, covers an area of 3,500 square meters. It will be open for visitors until Feb 23. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]

The recreation zone offers seven ice and snow-related activities, which are expected to attract 300,000 winter sports enthusiasts and tourists. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]

A reindeer waits patiently by a fence in the recreation zone in Hohhot. The zone was set up to promote winter sports as well as winter tourism. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]