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19:01, 31-Dec-2017
Taihang Mountains covered in ice in N. China
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As temperatures in northern China continue to drop, the Taihang Mountains in the country's Shanxi Province has been covered in ice, creating spectacular sights that despite the frost, has attracted countless visitors and photographers.
The local temperature recently plunged to around minus 10 degrees Celsius.
The mountain's spring water – once flowing through the mountains and pouring over the cliffs – have all frozen into beautiful ice columns.
Visitors taking photos in front of the icy mountains. /CGTN Photo
Visitors taking photos in front of the icy mountains. /CGTN Photo
Spring water is still flowing behind the ice columns. /CGTN Photo
Spring water is still flowing behind the ice columns. /CGTN Photo
The frozen area is 20 meters high and 200 meters wide.
Seen from a distance, it looks like frosty waterfalls pouring over the cliffs.
And the still flowing spring water behind the ice adds depth to the view, enhancing the experience.
The site has attracted many visitors and photographers. /CGTN Photo
The site has attracted many visitors and photographers. /CGTN Photo
The magnificent scenery has brought in visitors and photographers to the mountain, which has boosted local tourism this winter.