Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of rime in NE China
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Extreme cold, for all its inconvenience, can create spectacular natural wonders. (Photos: VCG)
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One example is the amazing rime scene captured along the Songhua River in Jilin City in northeast China’s Jilin Province on December 31, 2018 that has captivated visitors.
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Popularly known as “snow willow” or “tree hanging,” rime refers to frost attached to tree branches.
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Ice crystals have turned this quiet village into a splendid winter fairyland.