Winter sports lovers have a ball at the Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin city, situated in Northeast China's Jilin province, on Jan 11. Ice and snow sports are fast gaining popularity in the run-up to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, due to take place in and around the national capital next month. [Photo/CFP]

A snowboard enthusiast quite literally takes off at the Lake Songhua Resort. [Photo/CFP]

The Lake Songhua Resort, located 15 kilometers from downtown Jilin city, is a comprehensive complex offering mountain vacations, alpine skiing, events training, outdoor sports, restaurants and food outlets, as well as accommodation. [Photo/CFP]

A snowboarder defies gravity at the Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin city, on Jan 11. [Photo/CFP]

Tourists revel in the winter sports on offer at the Lake Songhua Resort. [Photo/CFP]

An inspiring aerial view of a wide skiing trail at the Lake Songhua Resort. [Photo/CFP]

A snowboarder coasts home after an energetic run at the ski resort in Jilin, on Jan 11. [Photo/CFP]