China's Heilongjiang ready to embrace Asian Winter Games

HARBIN, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- In the northeast corner of China, Heilongjiang Province boasts rich ice and snow resources, and winter sports here have a profound tradition and continue to shine on the world stage.

Up to now, athletes from Heilongjiang have contributed 13 of China's 22 Winter Olympic gold medals.

On February 7, the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games will be held in Harbin, capital