Extreme cold, for all its inconvenience, can create spectacular natural wonders. /VCG Photo

One example is the amazing rime scene captured along the Songhua River in Jilin City in northeast China’s Jilin Province on December 31, 2018 that has captivated visitors. /VCG Photo

Popularly known as “snow willow” or “tree hanging,” rime refers to frost attached to tree branches. /VCG Photo

Ice crystals have turned this quiet village into a splendid winter fairyland. /VCG Photo