Heavy snowfall hit the city of Harbin, located in northeast China's Heilongjiang province on Tuesday, turning the city into a fairytale scene. /VCG Photo

Local people and some photography enthusiasts gathered outside the Saint Sophia Cathedral, a former Russian Orthodox church built in 1907, to capture the stunning snow scenery. /VCG Photo

Harbin is known for its annual snow and ice festival, the world's largest. This usually runs from January to February, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from across the country. /VCG Photo