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Ice 'trees' appear on a frozen river in Zhejiang

CGTN

A photo shows tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC
A photo shows tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC

A photo shows tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC

A photo shows the sun shining on tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC
A photo shows the sun shining on tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC

A photo shows the sun shining on tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC

A photo shows tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC
A photo shows tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC

A photo shows tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC

A photo shows tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC
A photo shows tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC

A photo shows tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC

A photo shows tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC
A photo shows tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC

A photo shows tree-shaped ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiangtang River in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province on January 24, 2024. /IC

Look again. These "branches and stems" are ice formations on the tidal flats of the Qiantang River near the town of Huangwan in Jiaxing, east China's Zhejiang Province. After a recent cold snap in the area, these tidal trees appeared on the frozen river. Aerial photographs showcase the winter beauty of this natural phenomenon. 

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