Winter wonderland in China, just beautiful

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Scenery of snow-covered Taishan Mountain
(Xinhua) December 21, 2016



Photo taken on Dec. 21, 2016 shows the scenery of snow-covered Taishan Mountain in Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)



A sanitation worker sweeps snow on Taishan Mountain in Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 21, 2016. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)



Tourists visit snow-covered Taishan Mountain in Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 21, 2016. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

Tourists visit snow-covered Taishan Mountain in Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 21, 2016. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

 

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Winter Nadam and camel fair held in north China's Inner Mongolia
(Xinhua) December 21, 2016



Herdsmen take part in the winter Nadam and camel fair in Ewenki Banner, Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Dec. 20, 2016. The fair, a local traditional festival including camel race, camel "beauty contest" and a series of ice and snow events, started in Ewenki on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Han Leng)



A woman takes part in the winter Nadam and camel fair in Ewenki Banner, Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Region, Dec. 20, 2016. The fair, a local traditional festival including camel race, camel "beauty contest" and a series of ice and snow events, started in Ewenki on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Han Leng)



Herdsmen take part in a camel race during the winter Nadam and camel fair in Ewenki Banner, Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Region, Dec. 20, 2016. The fair, a local traditional festival including camel race, camel "beauty contest" and a series of ice and snow events, started in Ewenki on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Han Leng)

Women take part in the winter Nadam and camel fair in Ewenki Banner, Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Region, Dec. 20, 2016. The fair, a local traditional festival including camel race, camel "beauty contest" and a series of ice and snow events, started in Ewenki on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Han Leng)

 

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Frozen waterfall in Huhushui scenic area
2016-12-21 16:24 | Xinhua | Editor:Xu Shanshan

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2016 shows a frozen waterfall in the Huhushui scenic area in Pingshan County of Shijiazhuang, capital of north China's Hebei Province. (Photo: Xinhua/Liu Yuhe)

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2016 shows a frozen waterfall in the Huhushui scenic area in Pingshan County of Shijiazhuang, capital of north China's Hebei Province. (Photo: Xinhua/Liu Yuhe)

 

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Rime scenery seen at scenic spot in China's Jilin
2016-12-20 10:03 | Xinhua | Editor:Xu Shanshan

Tourists enjoy the rime scenery at a scenic spot in Jilin City, Jilin Province, Dec. 19, 2016. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Tourists enjoy the rime scenery at a scenic spot in Jilin City, Jilin Province, Dec. 19, 2016. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Tourists enjoy the rime scenery at a scenic spot in Jilin City, Jilin Province, Dec. 19, 2016. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Tourists enjoy the rime scenery at a scenic spot in Jilin City, Jilin Province, Dec. 19, 2016. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Tourists enjoy the rime scenery at a scenic spot in Jilin City, Jilin Province, Dec. 19, 2016. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

 

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In pics: scenery of snow-covered forest in China's Hubei

Source: Xinhua | 2016-12-26 11:34:55 |

Aerial photo taken on Dec. 25, 2016 shows snow-covered forest at Shennongjia scenic spot, central China's Hubei Province. (Xinhua/Ke Hao)

Driving here must be such a fun. Need to buy a Haval H9 and come drive here.

 

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Snow scenery seen in Urumqi, China's Xinjiang
2017-01-01 10:11 | Xinhua | Editor:Huang Mingrui

Citizens walk in a park after snow in Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang Region, Dec. 31, 2016. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Dec. 31, 2016 shows the snowy view in a park in Urumqi, Xinjiang Region. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Dec. 31, 2016 shows the snowy view in a park in Urumqi, Xinjiang Region. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Citizens enjoy themselves after snow in a park in Urumqi, Xinjiang Region, Dec. 31, 2016. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Children skate after snow in a park in Urumqi, Xinjiang Region, Dec. 31, 2016. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

 

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White snow turns Emei Mountain into a winter fairyland
2017-01-03 15:27 | chinadaily.com.cn | Editor:Li Yan

Gold Crest sits at an altitude of 3,077 meters in Emeishan city in Southwest China’s Sichuan province. The four greatest spectacular sights are sunrise, a sea of clouds, Buddha and holy rays. (Photo/Official Weibo account of Mountain Emei China)


Emei Mountain lies seven kilometers southwest of Emeishan city and represents one of the four mountain ranges in China that Buddhists consider sacred. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1996. The mountain stretches more than 200 kilometers from north to south. Its main peak, Wanfo Crest, is 3,099 meters above sea level.

Since ancient times Emei Mountain has been described as "Beauty under Heaven". Temples were built as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220) and Buddhism was introduced to the mountain during the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234). In the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1644) there were more than 150 temples.

A legend claims that the mountain is where Samantabhadra gave lectures on Buddhism, and most temples house a statue of Samantabhadra. The main scenic spots on the mountain include the Baoguo Temple, Wannian Temple, Fohu temple, Qingyin Pavilion, Heilongjiang Tunnel, Hongchun Platform, Xianfeng Temple (Jiulao Cave) and Xixiang Pond.

The temple is covered with heavy snow in Emeishan city in Southwest China’s Sichuan province. (Photo/Official Weibo account of Mountain Emei China)

Fresh fallen white snow turns Emei Mountain into a winter fairyland. (Photo/Official Weibo account of Mountain Emei China)

Rime scenery is seen in front of the Gold Crest in Emeishan city in Southwest China’s Sichuan province. (Photo/Official Weibo account of Mountain Emei China)

People stand at the mountain's peak to watch the orange, yellow and red colors of sunrise break through the clouds. (Photo/Official Weibo account of Mountain Emei China)

 

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Beautiful snow scenery in Laojun Mountain, Henan Province
(Xinhua) 10:39, January 09, 2017

Beautiful snow scenery in Laojun Mountain, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province on Jan. 7, 2017. (Source: Chinanews)

Beautiful snow scenery in Laojun Mountain, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province on Jan. 7, 2017. (Source: Chinanews)

Beautiful snow scenery in Laojun Mountain, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province on Jan. 7, 2017. (Source: Chinanews)

Beautiful snow scenery in Laojun Mountain, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province on Jan. 7, 2017. (Source: Chinanews)

 

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Watching the icefall
Source: IC Published: 2017/1/9

Tourists enjoy the scenery as a rainbow arc across the frozen water of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River in Jixian county, North China's Shanxi Province on Sunday. Photo: IC

 

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Tourists enjoy snowy scenery at Changbai Mountain, NE China
2017-01-11 09:09 | Xinhua | Editor:Xu Shanshan

Tourists at the Changbai Mountain in northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 10, 2017. (Xinhua/Lin Hong)

Tourists at the Changbai Mountain in northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 10, 2017. (Xinhua/Lin Hong)

Tourists ride snowmobiles at the Changbai Mountain in northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 10, 2017. (Xinhua/Lin Hong)

Tourists at the Changbai Mountain in northeast China's Jilin Province, Jan. 10, 2017. (Xinhua/Lin Hong)

Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2017 shows the snowy scenery at the Changbai Mountain in northeast China's Jilin Province. (Xinhua/Lin Hong)

 

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Rare rimes turn Gobi desert into fairyland

Published on Jan 11, 2017
Rare rimes and snowflakes have made a Gobi desert resort in northwest China's Gansu Province a fairyland.

The Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring resort in Dunhuang City saw this year's first snowfall on Monday. Then rimes appeared on early Wednesday, to the great delight of local residents and tourists alike.

"It seldom snows in Dunhuang, so this kind of rimes are even harder to come by. I went out this morning to take photos. It's so beautiful," said a local resident.

Known to the world as "the first spring in desert", the Crescent Spring is situated at the foot of Mingsha Mountain and is surrounded by sand dunes. Seen from afar, the Crescent Spring resembles a crescent moon, hence its name.

 

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Beijing’s fantastic frozen waterfalls
Source: Globaltimes.cn | Published: 2017/1/10 17:40:53

Highlights: Waterfalls in Yanchi Town, Southwest Beijing, froze into fantastic ice formations after temperatures dipped on January 9, 2017. Frozen waterfalls are common in North China and draw tourists annually. Photos: CFP

Icefalls create beautiful winter landscapes in Yanchi Town, Southwest Beijing on January 9, 2017. Frozen waterfalls are common in North China and draw tourists annually. Photo: CFP

Icefalls create beautiful winter landscapes in Yanchi Town, Southwest Beijing on January 9, 2017. Photo: CFP

Icefalls create beautiful winter landscapes in Yanchi Town, Southwest Beijing on January 9, 2017. Photo: CFP

 

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Snow scenery of Crescent Spring and Singing Sand Dune
2017-01-12 14:17 | Xinhua | Editor:Xu Shanshan

Visitors ride camels in the Crescent Spring and Singing Sand Dune scenic site of Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province on Jan. 11, 2017. A recent snow made the scenic site decorated with pure white. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoliang)

Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2017 shows the panorama of snow scenery of the Crescent Spring and Singing Sand Dune scenic site of Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. A recent snow made the scenic site decorated with pure white. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoliang)

Visitors ride camels in the Crescent Spring and Singing Sand Dune scenic site of Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province on Jan. 11, 2017. A recent snow made the scenic site decorated with pure white. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoliang)

Visitors ride camels in the Crescent Spring and Singing Sand Dune scenic site of Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province on Jan. 11, 2017. A recent snow made the scenic site decorated with pure white. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoliang)

 

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Snowy Xuexiang Village
(People's Daily Online) 17:12, January 23, 2017

Xuexiang is located in the city of Hailin in Heilongjiang province, 280 kilometers away from the provincial capital Harbin. Seven months of the year are snowy in Hailin, from October to May. On average, 2 meters of snow blanket the real-life winter wonderland.

Xuexiang is located in the city of Hailin in Heilongjiang province, 280 kilometers away from the provincial capital Harbin. Seven months of the year are snowy in Hailin, from October to May. On average, 2 meters of snow blanket the real-life winter wonderland.

Xuexiang is located in the city of Hailin in Heilongjiang province, 280 kilometers away from the provincial capital Harbin. Seven months of the year are snowy in Hailin, from October to May. On average, 2 meters of snow blanket the real-life winter wonderland.

Xuexiang is located in the city of Hailin in Heilongjiang province, 280 kilometers away from the provincial capital Harbin. Seven months of the year are snowy in Hailin, from October to May. On average, 2 meters of snow blanket the real-life winter wonderland.

Xuexiang is located in the city of Hailin in Heilongjiang province, 280 kilometers away from the provincial capital Harbin. Seven months of the year are snowy in Hailin, from October to May. On average, 2 meters of snow blanket the real-life winter wonderland.

Xuexiang is located in the city of Hailin in Heilongjiang province, 280 kilometers away from the provincial capital Harbin. Seven months of the year are snowy in Hailin, from October to May. On average, 2 meters of snow blanket the real-life winter wonderland.

 

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Rime at Kurbin River in NE China
(Chinadaily.com.cn) 13:05, January 23, 2017

Photo taken on Jan 20, 2017 shows the Kurbin River flowing through forest at Gaoshan village in Xunke county of Heihe, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. [Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on Jan 21, 2017 shows the rime scenery at the Kurbin River in Xunke county of Heihe, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. [Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on Jan 21, 2017 shows the rime scenery at the Kurbin River in Xunke county of Heihe, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. [Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on Jan 21, 2017 shows the rime scenery at the Kurbin River in Xunke county of Heihe, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. [Photo/Xinhua]