Rare snow fell in the mountainous region of Heavenly Lake in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region as most part of China has enjoyed the beginning of summer. /China News Service Photo

More than 200,000 blossoming tulips were blanketed in snow on May 7. /China News Service Photo

China just marked Lixia, or “Start of Summer,” a solar term on Chinese lunar calendar, last Saturday. /China News Service Photo

Located about 1,900 meters above sea level, Heavenly Lake is a famous resort area with breathtaking natural beauty. /China News Service Photo