An action image of enthusiastic competitors setting off at Vasaloppet China, the biggest skiing event in China, during a previous season. The 2022 China Changchun Jingyuetan Vasaloppet International Ski Festival is scheduled to open on Jan 4, 2022 in Changchun, capital city of Northeast China's Jilin province. A wide range of ice and snow activities will be staged and the event will run to March 31. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

A winter sports enthusiast hits the slopes with gusto. The 2022 session will include various sports events, such as 50-kilometer, 25-km and 2.5-km cross-country skiing competitions. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

A female skier flashes by in her bright yellow costume, during a previous session of Vasaloppet China. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Kids pose for pictures with snow sculptures during a previous event. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Two tired out but satisfied participants beam at the camera. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]