Swimming enthusiasts dressed in pink bathing suits swim in a river in Shenyang, Liaoning Province on January 1, 2019. Winter swimmers across China braved the cold to greet the New Year in their special way. [Photo: VCG]"

Swimming enthusiasts swim across the Yellow River in Lanzhou, Gansu Province on January 1, 2019. Winter swimmers across China braved the cold to greet the New Year in their special way. [Photo: VCG]"

Swimming enthusiasts swim in a river in Xiangyang, Hubei Province on January 1, 2019. Winter swimmers across China braved the cold to greet the New Year in their special way. [Photo: VCG]"

Swimming enthusiasts swim across Shiyan Lake in Changsha, Hunan Province on January 1, 2019. Winter swimmers across China braved the cold to greet the New Year in their special way. [Photo: VCG]"

A swimming enthusiast jumps into a river in Anxin County, Hebei Province on January 1, 2019. Winter swimmers across China braved the cold to greet the New Year in their special way. [Photo: VCG]"