More than 80 sculptors spent eight days creating it, using 30,000 cubic meters of snow. The sculpture drew inspiration from the Chinese idiom bainiao chaofeng (hundreds of birds saluting the phoenix).

It features birds and plum blossoms as its core elements, conveying a deep longing for the beauty of spring, which aims to allow visitors to experience a unique springtime spectacle, full of harmony, hope and emotional richness within the icy winter landscape of the expo.

Another signature sculpture is a 20-meter-tall snowman, which embodies the warmth and generosity of the people of Harbin. It has a bright red scarf with a red carrot-shaped nose. With thumbs raised in a gesture of greeting, the snowman smiles to welcome visitors and locals alike.