Cool Vasaloppet ski festival attracts crowds

The annual Vasaloppet China Changchun Jingyuetan International Ski Festival opened in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province on Wednesday.

More than 300 skiers and enthusiasts from home and abroad took part in the 32km cross-country skiing event, 16 km cross-country skiing event and 2.5 km mini cross-country skiing event.

Vasaloppet, a world-renowned skiing brand with 100 years of history, came to Changchun in 2003, making China the fourth country to host the event.