Huzhong district in the Daxinganling region of Heilongjiang province, widely known as China's coldest place, plunges to its lowest temperature on Dec 13, 2020, with a reading of -40.9 C. (Photos: China Daily)

A resident braves the cold in Huzhong district in the Daxinganling region of Heilongjiang province on Dec 13, 2020, as the temperature dropped to -40.9 C.

A resident shovels snow in Huzhong district in the Daxinganling region of Heilongjiang province on on Dec 13, 2020, as the temperature dropped to -40.9 C.

The cold in Huzhong creates rime ice and natural scenery.

The cold in Huzhong creates rime ice and natural scenery.

The cold in Huzhong creates rime ice and natural scenery.

The cold in Huzhong creates rime ice and natural scenery.

The cold in Huzhong creates rime ice and natural scenery.

The cold in Huzhong creates rime ice and natural scenery.