Cold wave has hit many parts of China as tempratures plunge to minus 13 degrees Celsius in some regions. /VCG photo

A four to eight degrees fall in temperature is expected in central and east China, almost three degrees lower than the temperature last year in December, said the China Meteorological Administration. /VCG photo 

Lowest temperature in Shenyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, reached minus 13 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, Gansu Province and west China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region received snowfall. /VCG photo

101 flights were canceled due to snowfall, leaving 5,000 passengers stranded at Xinjiang’s Urumqi International Airport on Tuesday. Highways in the region have also been affected. /VCG photo

People are seen gearing up for the cold snap, wearing down coats, gloves and masks to brave the harsh weather. /VCG photo