Will the falling snow make you love China more? The following resorts are the best destinations for your enjoyment of snow in winter of China. You can also watch spectacular snow-wrapped mountains then.
Looking from Lijiang Old Town in the south which is 15 kilometers away, the snow-covered and fog-enlaced mountain resembles a jade dragon laying in the clouds, hence, the name Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The 13 peaks, which have the altitudes of at least 4,000 meters, are covered by snow all year round; the mountain is called the "Natural Glacier Museum" for it has all types of glacier.
Lingering Snow at Broken Bridge
The seasonal scenery changes at the bridge itself are equally breathtaking, especially when the snow begins melting in sunshine in the winter. Once in a fine day after a snowfall, standing on the bridge and looking toward the northwest at the Solitary Hill and Ge Hill, one can see the hills and buildings covered with snow and the lake and hills look crystal clear.
In a sunny day, the crystal waters of Erhai Lake and the snow mantled Cangshan Mount radiate with each other. Thus the scene was commonly described as 'Silver Cangshan and Jade Erhai.
Snow on Taibai Mountain
Being the highest peak of the Qinling Mountain Range, Taibai Mountain is also the highest in the east of the mainland of China, rising 3,767 meters above sea level. Snow on Taibai Mountain in June is one of the famous Eight Views on Guanzhong Plain.
The snowscape on Jigong Mountain is worthy of the name “snow-coated”. The crystal-like trees are all over the mountain, which will refresh you in a moment. The Buddha light, the sea of clouds, the Rime, the glaze ice, the colors of the sunset, the foreign flowers, the windy days and the Qingfenchuyu are known as “one of the eight natural landscapes on Jigong Mountain”.
Jiangtian Snow in the Sunset
The snow landscape in the sunset isone of the eight Xiaoxiang famous sceneries on the Juzi Island. Standing on the island and watch the river, you will see the water and the snow fuse into one, which takes on a whole new meaning.
The Sunny Western Hills after Snow
The Sunny Western Hills after Snow in Beijing is one of Yanjing Eight Sights. On a fine day after the snow, the most refreshing sight is the mountains with snowy peaks. There are many historical sites along the foothills such as Shangfang Mountain, Xiangshan Mountain, Badachu, Tantuo Temple, Jietai Temple, Shihua Limestone Cave, Yunju Temple and shidu.
Snow on Dongting Mountain
Located in southwest Wu County in Jiangsu Provice, “Snow on Li Peak” on the Eastern Dongting Mountain is a beautiful view. Every time after the snow, the mountains will be wrapped heavily. The Western mountain is also the good place for appreciating the snow-covered landscape.
Snow on Raoshan Mountain
Raoshan Mountain, located in Guilin, Guangxi Provice, spreads over ten miles. It is a good place not only for appreciating the sunrise and azaleas, but also for overlooking the silver world in winter.
Snow on Jade Mountain
Jade Mountain is the highest mountain in Taiwan. The peak is wrapped with the snow like a jade all the year around, so named “Jade Mountain”. In midwinter, the snow-coated mountains contrast finely with the green forests. What a beautiful sight! It is no wonder that it regarded as one of the “eight landscapes in Taiwan”.