Winter wonderland in China, just beautiful

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Snow scenery at Shandianhe wetland park in N. China
2017-01-23 10:49 Xinhua Editor: Xu Shanshan

Photo taken on Jan. 21, 2017 shows the snow scenery at the Shandianhe wetland park in north China's Hebei Province. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

Photo taken on Jan. 21, 2017 shows the snow scenery at the Shandianhe wetland park in north China's Hebei Province. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

 

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A winter wonderland in Northeast China's Tonghua
2017-01-24 14:48 chinadaily.com.cn Editor: Xu Shanshan

Diaoshuihu Waterfall in the Longwanqun National Forest Park in Huinan county, Tonghua city, Jilin province, Jan 21, 2017. The waterfall was formed by erosion and regional volcanic movement, and is among the ten scenic spots of the national park. (Photo by Bi Nan/chinadaily.com.cn)

The Longwanqun National Forest Park amazes visitors with its transformation into a winter wonderland. The park is located in Huinan county, Tonghua city, Jilin province, a resort all year round. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)

The Longwanqun National Forest Park amazes visitors with its transformation into a winter wonderland. The park is located in Huinan county, Tonghua city, Jilin province, a resort all year round. (Photo by Bi Nan/chinadaily.com.cn)

Visitors at the Diaoshuihu Waterfall in the Longwanqun National Forest Park in Huinan county, Tonghua city, Jilin province, Jan 21, 2017. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)

Visitors enjoying themselves in the Longwanqun National Forest Park in Huinan county, Tonghua city, Jilin province, Jan 21, 2017. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)

 

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Rime scenery near Kiran River in Altay, Xinjiang
2017-01-26 09:05 Xinhua Editor: Li Yan

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2016 shows rime scenery near the Kiran River in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Ye Erjiang)

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2016 shows rime scenery near the Kiran River in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Ye Erjiang)

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2016 shows rime scenery near the Kiran River in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Ye Erjiang)

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2016 shows rime scenery near the Kiran River in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Ye Erjiang)

 

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Rime scenery near Kiran River in Altay, Xinjiang
2017-01-26 09:05 Xinhua Editor: Li Yan

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Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2016 shows rime scenery near the Kiran River in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Ye Erjiang)

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Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2016 shows rime scenery near the Kiran River in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Ye Erjiang)

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Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2016 shows rime scenery near the Kiran River in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Ye Erjiang)

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Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2016 shows rime scenery near the Kiran River in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Ye Erjiang)

Paradise!

 

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Speed and passion! China's Xinjiang opens ski park in Altai Mountains

 

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Snow scenery in Jiangsu Province
(Xinhua) 09:47, February 02, 2017

Aerial photo taken on Feb. 1, 2017 shows the snow scenery of Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Xinhua/Wang Jianmin)

Aerial photo taken on Feb. 1, 2017 shows the snow scenery of Suining County, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Xinhua/Cui Wenchao)

Aerial photo taken on Feb. 1, 2017 shows the snow scenery of Qingjiangpu Scenic Area in Huai'an City, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Xinhua/He Jinghua)

Aerial photo taken on Feb. 1, 2017 shows the snow scenery of Huai'an City, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Xinhua/He Jinghua)

 

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Stunning winter scenery of Sayram Lake
(People's Daily Online) 17:20, February 06, 2017

The fairyland-like appearance of Sayram Lake near the Tian Shan Mountains is a breathtaking scene for tourists. Snow-capped mountains stretch into the distance, and the frozen lake sits below.

The fairyland-like appearance of Sayram Lake near the Tian Shan Mountains is a breathtaking scene for tourists. Snow-capped mountains stretch into the distance, and the frozen lake sits below.

The fairyland-like appearance of Sayram Lake near the Tian Shan Mountains is a breathtaking scene for tourists. Snow-capped mountains stretch into the distance, and the frozen lake sits below.

The fairyland-like appearance of Sayram Lake near the Tian Shan Mountains is a breathtaking scene for tourists. Snow-capped mountains stretch into the distance, and the frozen lake sits below.

The fairyland-like appearance of Sayram Lake near the Tian Shan Mountains is a breathtaking scene for tourists. Snow-capped mountains stretch into the distance, and the frozen lake sits below.

 

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Harbin's 'ice city' enchants visitors
(People's Daily Online) 13:58, February 21, 2017

The ice city of Harbin in northeastern China was surrounded by a cloudless sky and fresh air after snowfall on Feb. 20. Some visitors gleefully formed snowballs, while others practiced tai chi in Sophia’s Cathedral Square.

The ice city of Harbin in northeastern China was surrounded by a cloudless sky and fresh air after snowfall on Feb. 20. Some visitors gleefully formed snowballs, while others practiced tai chi in Sophia’s Cathedral Square.

The ice city of Harbin in northeastern China was surrounded by a cloudless sky and fresh air after snowfall on Feb. 20. Some visitors gleefully formed snowballs, while others practiced tai chi in Sophia’s Cathedral Square.

The ice city of Harbin in northeastern China was surrounded by a cloudless sky and fresh air after snowfall on Feb. 20. Some visitors gleefully formed snowballs, while others practiced tai chi in Sophia’s Cathedral Square.

The ice city of Harbin in northeastern China was surrounded by a cloudless sky and fresh air after snowfall on Feb. 20. Some visitors gleefully formed snowballs, while others practiced tai chi in Sophia’s Cathedral Square.

 

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Electric wires covered in icicles near Three Gorges reservoir
(People's Daily Online) 08:39, February 24, 2017



Electric transmission lines were encased in ice after a cold front entered Zigui County on Feb. 20. Zigui Country in Hubei province is home to the Three Gorges reservoir, and the icy lines badly affected local power facilities, China News reported.



Electric transmission lines were encased in ice after a cold front entered Zigui County on Feb. 20. Zigui Country in Hubei province is home to the Three Gorges reservoir, and the icy lines badly affected local power facilities, China News reported.

Electric transmission lines were encased in ice after a cold front entered Zigui County on Feb. 20. Zigui Country in Hubei province is home to the Three Gorges reservoir, and the icy lines badly affected local power facilities, China News reported.

 

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Beijing embraces snowfall
(Xinhua) 11:11, February 22, 2017

Photo taken on Feb. 21, 2017 shows snow scenery in the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing embraced a snowfall as a cold front hit northern and western China. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

Photo taken on Feb. 21, 2017 shows snow scenery near one of the Palace Museum turrets in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing embraced a snowfall as a cold front hit northern and western China. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

Photo taken on Feb. 21, 2017 shows the landscape covered by snow in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing embraced snowfall as a cold front hit northern and western China. (Xinhua/Chen Jianli)

A tourist enjoys snow scenery in Zhongshan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 21, 2017. Beijing embraced a snowfall as a cold front hit northern and western China. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)

Photo taken on Feb. 21, 2017 shows the snow-covered Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing embraced a snowfall as a cold front hit northern and western China. (Xinhua/Li He)

A tourist visits the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 21, 2017. Beijing embraced a snowfall as a cold front hit northern and western China. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

 

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Frozen Songhua River in Harbin

Tourists enjoy themselves on the frozen Songhua River in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 20, 2017. Snow scenery here attracted tourists to enjoy the outdoor pleasure. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

Tourists enjoy themselves on the frozen Songhua River in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 20, 2017. Snow scenery here attracted tourists to enjoy the outdoor pleasure. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

Tourists enjoy themselves on the frozen Songhua River in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 20, 2017. Snow scenery here attracted tourists to enjoy the outdoor pleasure. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

Tourists enjoy themselves on the frozen Songhua River in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 20, 2017. Snow scenery here attracted tourists to enjoy the outdoor pleasure. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

Tourists enjoy themselves on the frozen Songhua River in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 20, 2017. Snow scenery here attracted tourists to enjoy the outdoor pleasure. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

 

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Snow-covered forest in Chongqing, southwest China
(Xinhua) 09:17, February 26, 2017

Photo taken on Feb. 25, 2017 shows the snow-covered forest at Shanwangping karst ecological park in Nanchuan District of Chongqing, southwest China. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

 

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Heavy snow bogs down expressway traffic in SW China

Cars are seen moving slowly on the Ganhaizi bridge, a part of the Yaxi Expressway, Southwest China's Sichuan province on Feb 24, 2017, due to the more than two days of heavy snow. In some parts of the expressway, the snow has been as deep as about 50 centimeters. Traffic controls have been imposed in the Yaxi Expressway because of the continual snow. [Photo/VCG]

Launched in 2007, the Yaxi Expressway project became operable in 2012 and cost $3.3 billion. Made up of 270 viaducts and 25 tunnels, it runs through Ya'an to Xicang, Sichuan province, providing better access for Sichuan to North and South China. With a scenic drive, it also serves as a major tourist attraction.

 

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Sea of clouds seen over snow-covered mountains in Hubei
(Xinhua) 09:21, February 26, 2017

Aerial photo taken on Feb. 25, 2017 shows sea of clouds over the snow-covered mountains in Maoba Township, Lichuan City of central China's Hubei Province. (Xinhua/Yang Shunpi)

Aerial photo taken on Feb. 25, 2017 shows sea of clouds over the snow-covered mountains in Maoba Township, Lichuan City of central China's Hubei Province. (Xinhua/Yang Shunpi)

Aerial photo taken on Feb. 25, 2017 shows sea of clouds over the snow-covered mountains in Maoba Township, Lichuan City of central China's Hubei Province. (Xinhua/Yang Shunpi)

Aerial photo taken on Feb. 25, 2017 shows sea of clouds over the snow-covered mountains in Maoba Township, Lichuan City of central China's Hubei Province. (Xinhua/Yang Shunpi)

Aerial photo taken on Feb. 25, 2017 shows sea of clouds over the snow-covered mountains in Maoba Township, Lichuan City of central China's Hubei Province. (Xinhua/Yang Shunpi)

 

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Photo taken on Oct 12, 2017 shows the snow scenery at a forest scenic spot in Mudanjiang, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.[Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on Oct 12, 2017 shows the snow scenery at a forest scenic spot in Mudanjiang, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.[Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on Oct 12, 2017 shows the snow scenery at a forest scenic spot in Mudanjiang, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.[Photo/Xinhua]


Photo taken on Oct 12, 2017 shows the snow scenery at a forest scenic spot in Mudanjiang, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.[Photo/Xinhua]

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