Photos show the snow scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province on Thursday. As snow falls, a poetic scene is created in the landmark attraction West Lake. /VCG Photo

Snow is a very common thing in the northeast area of China in winter but has become a rare excitement for local people in Hangzhou. Playing snowball fight, making a snowman and taking snow scene photos are much expected during each snowfall. /VCG Photo

Blanketing Hangzhou into a snow wonderland, the snowfall has stirred up the whole city with West Lake flocked by sightseeing crowds. /VCG Photo

As a World Culture Heritage site, West Lake is a classical Chinese scenic spot with numerous temples, pagodas, gardens and artificial islands. Its beauty has been eulogized by poets and has also been among the important sources of inspiration for Chinese garden designers. /VCG Photo