The ferocious snow seems to blur everything in the Greater Hinggan Mountains. A sapling stretches out from the crevices and takes roots deeply underground to fight against the snowstorm. This inconspicuous sapling, commonly called the Amur cork tree, has quite a reputation. As one of the most precious broad-leaf trees in China, it is hailed by some as "king of trees." It has gotten used to loneliness and adapted to its surroundings.

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Greater Hinggan Mountains Series Ep. 1: Red willows along the icy river

About 'Journeys in Nature: Greater Hinggan Mountains Series'

The Greater Hinggan Mountains in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province is the northernmost and highest latitude area in China. It is known for its dense forest in summer and magnificent snow scenery in winter. Biodiversity remains high in the mountains. Here, you can find snowy owls, the corsac fox and moose. Stay tuned!

(Cover image a video screenshot; video by the CGTN Nature film crew.)

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