冰雪经济，为长春高质量发展打开想象空间

Group 1: Event Announcement - The International University Sports Federation announced that Changchun, Jilin Province, successfully bid for the 33rd Winter Universiade in 2027, marking the event's return to China after the 2009 Harbin Winter Universiade [1] - The 33rd Winter Universiade will take place from January 15 to 25, 2027, with events held in Changchun as the main venue and Jilin City as a sub-venue [1] Group 2: Local Ice and Snow Activities - Changchun is preparing for the new snow season with various ice and snow projects, including the Changchun Powder Snow Carnival set to open on December 27, 2023, which aims to create a 330,000 square meter ice and snow park [3] - The 23rd China Changchun Jingyuetan Vasa International Ski Festival attracted over 2,000 professional athletes and enthusiasts from 33 countries, showcasing the city's development in ice and snow sports [3][6] Group 3: Economic Impact - Changchun's GDP is expected to exceed 800 billion yuan by the end of this year, with a significant contribution from the tourism sector, which is projected to receive 173 million domestic and international visitors, generating a total tourism expenditure of 302.61 billion yuan [5][6] - The ice and snow economy has become a vital part of Changchun's tourism industry, contributing over 40% to the province's overall ice and snow economic output [6][7] Group 4: Transformation and Future Prospects - The development of the ice and snow economy is reshaping Changchun's urban identity, transitioning from a heavy industrial base to a vibrant ice and snow tourism city [8] - The ice and snow economy is expected to drive high-quality development in Changchun, with projected visitor numbers and tourism revenue increasing significantly during the 2023-2024 snow season [7][8]