Inner Mongolia’s Gobi Desert turns into winter wonderland with rime-coated trees

A rare wave of rime ice has magically transformed the arid landscapes of north China's Inner Mongolia into a shimmering white wonderland, captivating visitors with a breathtaking winter spectacle.

Recent cold fronts sweeping the Ejina Banner of Alxa League brought a series of snowfalls to the sprawling populus euphratica forests, coating countless branches in delicate rime ice. Spanning 30,000 hectares, these ancient desert woodlands rise from the frozen ground, their branches coated in crystal-clear rime that glitters in the setting sun.

Rime ice, formed only when frigid temperatures meet abundant moisture, is a rare sight in Ejina Banner, where the arid climate brings less than 40 millimeters of annual rainfall. The stunning, captivating scenery has drawn crowds of travelers to witness this elusive natural artwork.

Inner Mongolia’s Gobi Desert turns into winter wonderland with rime-coated trees

Following the end of recent rain and snowfall on Saturday, the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie City, central China's Hunan Province, was virtually transformed into a dramatic panorama of winter wonderlands blanketed in snow, revealing a breathtaking winter spectacle to visitors.

Pines in the mountain were encased in ice, with glistening rime ice hanging from their branches. Rolling seas of clouds drifted through the mountain valleys, together creating a dreamlike icy panorama that attracts flocks of visitors.

Thanks to its distinctive topography and climatic conditions, the Tianmen Mountain is renowned for its stunning snow-covered landscapes.

The Tianmen Mountain, or the "Heaven's Gate Mountain," is a famous scenic area known for its spectacular natural formations.

Snow-covered Tianmen Mountain in central China's Hunan turns into breathtaking panorama