Preparation for 2026 Zhoushan sand sculpture exhibition progresses smoothly

Artists work on a sand sculpture at the Nansha scenic area in Zhujiajian, Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 14, 2026. Preparation for the 2026 Zhoushan sand sculpture exhibition is progressing smoothly.

Covering a total area of 10,000 square meters at the Nansha scenic area in Zhujiajian, the exhibition plans to display more than 50 horse-themed sand sculptures. It is expected to officially open to the public in early May. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

This photo taken on April 14, 2026 shows a partially completed sand sculpture at the Nansha scenic area in Zhujiajian, Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Preparation for the 2026 Zhoushan sand sculpture exhibition is progressing smoothly.

Covering a total area of 10,000 square meters at the Nansha scenic area in Zhujiajian, the exhibition plans to display more than 50 horse-themed sand sculptures. It is expected to officially open to the public in early May. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

An artist works on a sand sculpture at the Nansha scenic area in Zhujiajian, Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 14, 2026. Preparation for the 2026 Zhoushan sand sculpture exhibition is progressing smoothly.

Covering a total area of 10,000 square meters at the Nansha scenic area in Zhujiajian, the exhibition plans to display more than 50 horse-themed sand sculptures. It is expected to officially open to the public in early May. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

An artist works on a sand sculpture at the Nansha scenic area in Zhujiajian, Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 14, 2026. Preparation for the 2026 Zhoushan sand sculpture exhibition is progressing smoothly.

Covering a total area of 10,000 square meters at the Nansha scenic area in Zhujiajian, the exhibition plans to display more than 50 horse-themed sand sculptures. It is expected to officially open to the public in early May. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

An artist works on a sand sculpture at the Nansha scenic area in Zhujiajian, Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 14, 2026. Preparation for the 2026 Zhoushan sand sculpture exhibition is progressing smoothly.

Covering a total area of 10,000 square meters at the Nansha scenic area in Zhujiajian, the exhibition plans to display more than 50 horse-themed sand sculptures. It is expected to officially open to the public in early May. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

An artist works on a sand sculpture at the Nansha scenic area in Zhujiajian, Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 14, 2026. Preparation for the 2026 Zhoushan sand sculpture exhibition is progressing smoothly.

Covering a total area of 10,000 square meters at the Nansha scenic area in Zhujiajian, the exhibition plans to display more than 50 horse-themed sand sculptures. It is expected to officially open to the public in early May. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

This photo taken on April 14, 2026 shows partially completed sand sculptures at the Nansha scenic area in Zhujiajian, Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Preparation for the 2026 Zhoushan sand sculpture exhibition is progressing smoothly.

Covering a total area of 10,000 square meters at the Nansha scenic area in Zhujiajian, the exhibition plans to display more than 50 horse-themed sand sculptures. It is expected to officially open to the public in early May. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)