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Winter wonderland in China, just beautiful

Winter in china different than winter in North America. When it snows here, there will be hundreds if accidents on the main highways and you will take three hours to get to work.
Snow cleaning in the early morning?
Metro?
 
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Artists create snow sculptures in NE China before Snow Expo
2016-12-10 10:05 | Xinhua | Editor:Huang Mingrui

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Artists create a snow sculpture at a park before the annual Snow Expo starts in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 9, 2016. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)


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Artists create an ice building at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 9, 2016. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)


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Artists create a snow sculpture at a park before the annual Snow Expo starts in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 9, 2016. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)


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Artists create a snow sculpture at a park before the annual Snow Expo starts in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 9, 2016. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
 
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Nope. Metro break down often here. They blame on cold weather but that's just excuses.
I've only heard of metro breaking down for like 15min to half an hour once or twice per year in Wuhan....
 
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I've only heard of metro breaking down for like 15min to half an hour once or twice per year in Wuhan....
Here can be two hour delay or line will shut down. It's really funny. Canada future is not good. Too many unqualified unskilled people being accepted as citizens.
 
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Don't drink and drive!!! :police::butcher:

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Ice wine vineyard in northeastern China
(CRI Online) December 10, 2016




  A journalist takes photos of the frozen grapes in Ji'an of Tonghua City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 7, 2016. As a dessert wine, the ice wine is produced from frozen grapes. In recent years, local government of Ji'an encouraged the research and development of ice wine industry. The growing area of the special grapes has exceeded 330 hectares and local yearly production of the ice wine reaches 500 tonnes. The Ji'an ice wine has become an example of the Chinese ice wine in global market. [Photo: Xinhua/Wang Haofei]



  A staff member shows the frozen grapes in Ji'an of Tonghua City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 8, 2016. As a dessert wine, the ice wine is produced from frozen grapes. In recent years, local government of Ji'an encouraged the research and development of ice wine industry. The growing area of the special grapes has exceeded 330 hectares and local yearly production of the ice wine reaches 500 tonnes. The Ji'an ice wine has become an example of the Chinese ice wine in global market. [Photo: Xinhua/Wang Haofei]



  Local farmer Huang Jintang checks the frozen grapes at Haozigou Village in Ji'an of Tonghua City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 7, 2016. As a dessert wine, the ice wine is produced from frozen grapes. In recent years, local government of Ji'an encouraged the research and development of ice wine industry. The growing area of the special grapes has exceeded 330 hectares and local yearly production of the ice wine reaches 500 tonnes. The Ji'an ice wine has become an example of the Chinese ice wine in global market. [Photo: Xinhua/Wang Haofei]



  A farmer checks the frozen grapes in Ji'an of Tonghua City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 7, 2016. As a dessert wine, the ice wine is produced from frozen grapes. In recent years, local government of Ji'an encouraged the research and development of ice wine industry. The growing area of the special grapes has exceeded 330 hectares and local yearly production of the ice wine reaches 500 tonnes. The Ji'an ice wine has become an example of the Chinese ice wine in global market. [Photo: Xinhua/Wang Haofei]



  A visitor watch the making of ice wine at a chateau in Ji'an of Tonghua City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 8, 2016. As a dessert wine, the ice wine is produced from frozen grapes. In recent years, local government of Ji'an encouraged the research and development of ice wine industry. The growing area of the special grapes has exceeded 330 hectares and local yearly production of the ice wine reaches 500 tonnes. The Ji'an ice wine has become an example of the Chinese ice wine in global market. [Photo: Xinhua/Wang Haofei]



  A staff member shows a bottle of ice wine in Ji'an of Tonghua City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 7, 2016. As a dessert wine, the ice wine is produced from frozen grapes. In recent years, local government of Ji'an encouraged the research and development of ice wine industry. The growing area of the special grapes has exceeded 330 hectares and local yearly production of the ice wine reaches 500 tonnes. The Ji'an ice wine has become an example of the Chinese ice wine in global market. [Photo: Xinhua/Wang Haofei]



  A tourist tastes the frozen grapes in Ji'an of Tonghua City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 8, 2016. As a dessert wine, the ice wine is produced from frozen grapes. In recent years, local government of Ji'an encouraged the research and development of ice wine industry. The growing area of the special grapes has exceeded 330 hectares and local yearly production of the ice wine reaches 500 tonnes. The Ji'an ice wine has become an example of the Chinese ice wine in global market. [Photo: Xinhua/Wang Haofei]

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  An orchard for the frozen grapes is seen in Ji'an of Tonghua City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 7, 2016. As a dessert wine, the ice wine is produced from frozen grapes. In recent years, local government of Ji'an encouraged the research and development of ice wine industry. The growing area of the special grapes has exceeded 330 hectares and local yearly production of the ice wine reaches 500 tonnes. The Ji'an ice wine has become an example of the Chinese ice wine in global market. [Photo: Xinhua/Wang Haofei]
 
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Now THAT'S a cool hairstyle! Man shows off his frozen fringe as he embraces gruelling winter in China

(Mail Online) December 13, 2016

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A hilarious video emerged to show the unique hairstyle of a man from north-east China.

His fringe was covered by frost at first and quickly became icicles in a 15-second clip posted by People's Daily on its Facebook page.

Thousands of online users made fun of his awkward hairstyle.

In the beginning of the video, the man with the frozen fringe was walking in the snow.

'The weather in north-east China is really cold, let me show you my hairstyle,' the man said as he moved his hands to present his hairstyle.

'Those with see-through bangs are not as trendy as me,' he said.

See-through bang is a popular hairstyle for women in Asia. It features thin, wispy bangs that expose part of the forehead.

The hilarious video was posted on several online platforms in China. It had attracted over two million views on QQ.com since December 7.

The clip has also spurred discussion on Weibo, China's microblogging platform. His hairstyle is dubbed as 'north-eastern see-through fringe' and became a trending topic.

'Or we should name it as crystal fringe,' one user suggested another way to name the hairstyle.

'Hey brother, what is the flavour of your ice pop?' one user joked.

'Looks like an octopus was put on his head,' another user didn't appreciate the man's hairstyle.

One person didn't think his new hairdo was so special: 'It's really common in north-east China. It happened to everyone who didn't blow dry his hair after shampoo.'

It's not known where exactly in north-east China the video was taken.

Several areas in the region are renowned for cold weather and winter sports.

For instance, the Heilongjiang Province is distinguished for long and tough winters as temperatures could reach as low as minus 50 degrees.

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He will catch cold...
 
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Winter wetlands in Gansu
(People's Daily Online) December 16, 2016



Gahai Wetland is decorated in a mix of golden and snowy hues, showcasing the beauty of the Gansu site. Local authorities have taken protective measures including bans on the excavation of medicinal herbs to protect the wetlands, which are crucial natural buffers to safeguard ecological security along the Yellow River. (Xinhua / Xin Yuewei)



Gahai Wetland is decorated in a mix of golden and snowy hues, showcasing the beauty of the Gansu site. Local authorities have taken protective measures including bans on the excavation of medicinal herbs to protect the wetlands, which are crucial natural buffers to safeguard ecological security along the Yellow River. (Xinhua / Xin Yuewei)



Gahai Wetland is decorated in a mix of golden and snowy hues, showcasing the beauty of the Gansu site. Local authorities have taken protective measures including bans on the excavation of medicinal herbs to protect the wetlands, which are crucial natural buffers to safeguard ecological security along the Yellow River. (Xinhua / Xin Yuewei)

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Gahai Wetland is decorated in a mix of golden and snowy hues, showcasing the beauty of the Gansu site. Local authorities have taken protective measures including bans on the excavation of medicinal herbs to protect the wetlands, which are crucial natural buffers to safeguard ecological security along the Yellow River. (Xinhua / Xin Yuewei)
 
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Sun Island Int'l Snow Sculpture Art Expo kicks off in NE China
Xinhua, December 15, 2016

Workers carve a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 14, 2016. The carving of a 34-meter-high snowman started in the park in Harbin on Tuesday and it is estimated to be finished on Dec. 20. (Photo:Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

Workers carve a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 14, 2016. The carving of a 34-meter-high snowman started in the park in Harbin on Tuesday and it is estimated to be finished on Dec. 20. (Photo:Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)


Workers carve a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 14, 2016. The carving of a 34-meter-high snowman started in the park in Harbin on Tuesday and it is estimated to be finished on Dec. 20. (Photo:Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)


Workers carve a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 14, 2016. The carving of a 34-meter-high snowman started in the park in Harbin on Tuesday and it is estimated to be finished on Dec. 20. (Photo:Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
 
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Xinjiang Province becomes playground for 30 million winter visitors

(China Daily) December 19, 2016

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Musicians play an ancient Xinjiang instrument in Kashgar prefecture. JIN WEI/CHINA DAILY

More than 30 million tourists are expected in the Xinjiang region this winter, between November and April, officials predict.

The winter visitors, drawn to the region's snow-capped scenery and diverse cultural attractions, are expected to spend about 18 billion yuan ($2.6 billion).

Winter is becoming a popular time to visit Xinjiang, which borders Russia, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan and other countries. The season can last for five months or more, according to Gul Ablim, deputy director of the region's tourism administration.

"The length of the season supports a lot of ski resorts in the valleys of the Tianshan Mountains' northern slopes.

"In addition, winter in Xinjiang is milder than that in Northeast China, which means it's suited to a wider range of ages and different physical conditions," she said.

Chen Hongjin, general manager of the domestic trip department at leading Chinese online travel agency lvmama.com, recommended winter tourists visit resorts like Tianchi Lake near the Tianshan Mountains and Kanas Lake in northern Xinjiang's Altay prefecture.

In addition to Xinjiang's geographic and climatic advantages, Chen said its deserts, ancient Silk Road relics and the mix of groups such as Uygur, Hui and Kazak add to its attractions.
 
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Snow Sculpture Art Expo kicks off in China's Harbin
(Xinhua) 20:51, December 20, 2016

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People visit the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 20, 2016. The expo kicked off on Monday with its large scale, fantastic ice and snow sculptures and various snow activities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)


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People visit the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 20, 2016. The expo kicked off on Monday with its large scale, fantastic ice and snow sculptures and various snow activities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)


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People visit the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 20, 2016. The expo kicked off on Monday with its large scale, fantastic ice and snow sculptures and various snow activities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)


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A celebration activity for the opening of the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo is held in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 20, 2016. The expo kicked off on Monday with its large scale, fantastic ice and snow sculptures and various snow activities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)


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People visit the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 20, 2016. The expo kicked off on Monday with its large scale, fantastic ice and snow sculptures and various snow activities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)


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Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2016 shows the scene of the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The expo kicked off on Monday with its large scale, fantastic ice and snow sculptures and various snow activities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
 
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China's most beautiful construction site
This could be China's "most beautiful" construction site. Workers are adding final touches to ice sculptures at the ice and snow park in NE China's Heilongjiang Province, which will open for trial operation on Wednesday evening.
 
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Is the temperature in North China average or higher than normal this winter?

In Hanoi, we are having a very abnormally warm December.
 
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Is the temperature in North China average or higher than normal this winter?

In Hanoi, we are having a very abnormally warm December.
Some part is colder and some part is warmer, Xinjiang had blizzards in September. Beijing is same as usual.
 
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