Affected by a cold wave, rime-covered trees at the bank of Songhuajiang River in Fengman District of Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, turn into a wonderland, presenting stunning views of winter landscape and offering a visual feast for tourists.

The forest and bushes along the river are covered in crystal white, while the river is not completely frozen. Rime is also formed on trees by rapid freezing water vapor in the air, a rare scene to behold for nature lovers.

Rime forms when the water droplets in fog freeze onto the objects it touches. In most populated areas this is a rare scene because it requires relatively warm, moist air to come in contact with subfreezing temperatures at ground level.

The cold wave also brings snow to Naji Forest Farm at the Chenbaerhu Banner of the Greater Khingan Mountains of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region's Hulun Buir City, coating everything with silvery rime.

Meanwhile, a total of three extremely rare animals of moose have been found at Naji Forest Farm. A large moose and two young cubs were walking through the woods.

Moose are the largest species in the deer family. Males are featured by the broad and palmate antlers. They typically inhabit boreal forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests. Their diet consists of both terrestrial and aquatic vegetation.

(Cover image via VCG)

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