Cars race on ice and snow in Heilongjiang

The 18th China Mohe International Ice and Snow Auto Race kicked off in Beiji village in China's northernmost city, Mohe, Heilongjiang province, on Tuesday.

The event attracted 16 teams with more than 80 automobiles from across the country to compete on the frozen Heilong River, the boundary between China and Russia.

Competitors displayed their driving skills on the challenging natural ice and snow track, and audiences enjoyed the speed and passion of the sport.