The biggest ice sculpture museum in Shandong province will open in the Qingdao West Coast New Area for the location's first Ice and Snow Festival on Jan 29.

An ice sculpture featuring a fairytale castle. [Photo/dailyqd.com]

The museum, located at the Qingdao West Coast Beer Square, covers an area of over 2,000 square meters. So far, up to 700 tons of ice has been used to make the sculptures.

The colorful ice-engraved works, created by master sculptors from Northeast China's city of Harbin, will enthrall the visitors with displays featuring magical and famous sites such as a fairytale castle and the Statue of Liberty, according to the event organizer.

On Jan 29, a series of activities will be held including a light show, float parade and bonfire party. The museum closes on May 7.

A worker engraves blocks of ice. [Photo/dailyqd.com]