<strong>Seoul:</strong> This spectacular illumination is part of the annual Seoul Christmas Festival, on until January 2, 2018.
Seoul: This spectacular illumination is part of the annual Seoul Christmas Festival, on until January 2, 2018.
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<strong>Harbin, China:</strong> The Harbin International Snow and Ice Festival, famed for its gigantic illuminated sculptures, is about to kick off in northern China. This construction photo was taken on December 16.
Harbin, China: The Harbin International Snow and Ice Festival, famed for its gigantic illuminated sculptures, is about to kick off in northern China. This construction photo was taken on December 16.
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<strong>Ostholstein, Germany:</strong> A man photographs crows on the edge of the Baltic Sea at northern Germany's Timmendorfer Strand.
Ostholstein, Germany: A man photographs crows on the edge of the Baltic Sea at northern Germany's Timmendorfer Strand.
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<strong>Shenyang, China: </strong>Winter swimming enthusiasts brave the cold waters of Shenyang's Beiling Park. <br />
Shenyang, China: Winter swimming enthusiasts brave the cold waters of Shenyang's Beiling Park.
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