Icy Escape

August 17, 2026

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People explore a cave filled with colorful lights and hanging ice formations.
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On August 8, tourists explore the ice cave at Bingtangyu Grand Canyon Scenic Area, in Qinhuangdao, China. Cold air and ice turn the cave into a natural refrigerator.

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