Snow blankets lanterns along the streets of north China
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Snow blanketed north China's Zhangjiakou City in white on Tuesday after a snowfall during the Lantern Festival. /VCG Photo

Snow blanketed north China's Zhangjiakou City in white on Tuesday after a snowfall during the Lantern Festival. /VCG Photo

Lanterns hung along the street are covered in snow, which coincidentally accorded with the old Chinese saying: "Snowfall hits lanterns on the 15th day of the first lunar month." /VCG Photo

Lanterns hung along the street are covered in snow, which coincidentally accorded with the old Chinese saying: "Snowfall hits lanterns on the 15th day of the first lunar month." /VCG Photo

The snowfall adds more festive vibes to the traditional festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month on lunar calendar. According to tradition, the celebration of the Chinese New Year will last until the end of the Lantern Festival. /VCG Photo

The snowfall adds more festive vibes to the traditional festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month on lunar calendar. According to tradition, the celebration of the Chinese New Year will last until the end of the Lantern Festival. /VCG Photo