The Forbidden City embraces timely first snow
The Forbidden City in Beijing was covered in white after experiencing the first snow this winter on Saturday. Experts said this was timely after a much-delayed snowfall in last year's dry winter. /VCG Photo

The Forbidden City in Beijing was covered in white after experiencing the first snow this winter on Saturday. Experts said this was timely after a much-delayed snowfall in last year's dry winter. /VCG Photo

The beautiful scenes at the Forbidden City attracted many people this weekend. /VCG Photo

The beautiful scenes at the Forbidden City attracted many people this weekend. /VCG Photo

Various cute snowmen were built in almost every corner of the palace. /VCG Photo

Various cute snowmen were built in almost every corner of the palace. /VCG Photo

The city has issued an alert for icy roads and advised citizens to beware of health problems during the low temperatures and windy weather. /VCG Photo

The city has issued an alert for icy roads and advised citizens to beware of health problems during the low temperatures and windy weather. /VCG Photo