The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Snow (Chinese: 大雪), the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 7 and ends on Dec 21. Literally, it means that the weather gets colder, and the possibility of snowfall rises. The precipitation of rain usually reduces after the heavy snow.
Zhouzhuang in East China's Jiangsu province is an ideal place for winter gateway, as visitors might catch sight of magnificent snow views in the water town this week, according to local meteorological bureau.
Here are some undated pictures showing the fantastic snow scenery of Zhouzhuang.
A bird's eye view of snow-covered Zhouzhuang.Zhouzhuang, an ancient water town is noted for noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses and the elegant watery views. It has been dubbed as the "Venice of the East".[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
A boat sails on a waterway that goes between snow-blanketed old houses in Zhouzhuang. Zhouzhuang, an ancient water town is noted for noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses and the elegant watery views. It has been dubbed as the "Venice of the East". [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Snowflakes adorn the ancient memorial archway in Zhouzhuang.Zhouzhuang, an ancient water town is noted for noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses and the elegant watery views. It has been dubbed as the "Venice of the East". [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Snow mixed with dim lights creates a fantastic landscape in Zhouzhuang. Zhouzhuang, an ancient water town is noted for noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses and the elegant watery views. It has been dubbed as the "Venice of the East".[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Zhouzhuang becomes a place of tranquility after a snowfall.Zhouzhuang, an ancient water town is noted for noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses and the elegant watery views. It has been dubbed as the "Venice of the East". [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
