Early snow turns Northwestern China's river valley into magnificent paintings
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If you live in countries in Northern Hemisphere, you may find the weather getting cold, and warmer clothes are needed. Some areas, however, have already welcomed their first snow of the year. Northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is one of the areas that are endowed with early snow. Slide the gallery below to appreciate the snowy fairyland of the Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang. 

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

An aerial view of the stunning scenery at Etuokesaier Tianquan Scenic Spot, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Snowfall on November 9, 2019, transformed the landscape into amazing "oil paintings." /VCG Photo

The Etuokesaier River Valley is a place of abundance. It sits along the Etuokesaier River in Xinjiang. With its headwater at an elevation of 3,500 meters, the river has a length of 101 kilometers and a drainage area of 1,000 square kilometers. The valley is home to various kinds of animals, such as the ibex and the Tianshan red deer.

(Cover: VCG)

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