Shanghai is known as the Magic City, and it’s uncertain when snow will fall this year. However, there are several great places to see snow within China, and we’ve compiled a list of some of the best snow destinations for you. These real-life winter wonderlands each have their own unique charm. Details are provided below.
1. See Snow from the Heights of Huangshan
From December to March of each year is the peak season for snow on Huangshan Mountain. The peaks and valleys are shrouded in mist, covered in a blanket of white. The best views of Huangshan’s cloud sea, sunrise, and Buddhist light appear in the winter. From Yun Valley Temple, travel to Bai Goose Ridge, Shi Xin Peak, return to North Sea, and ascend to Guangming Peak. The next day, watch the sunrise from Guangming Peak, visit the Heaven Sea Cloud Ladder, and be dazzled by the radiant and colorful light, as if in a fairyland. Amidst the magnificent scenery, you’ll find yourself touched everywhere. The Yellow Mountain Locks, the Tiandu Peak’s Carp Back, the cloud sea below the Xihai Paiyun Pavilion, the Guangming Peak, the high peaks of Lianhua Peak, the Shi Xin Peak, and the Lianli Pine – wherever there are chains on the mountain, there are countless lockets, each holding the wishes of loved ones, family, friends, and lovers. If you bring your own special lock, it will hold even more significance.
2. Wander Through Hangzhou to See the Snow
Zhong Jingwen wrote in his essay “Snow Scene of West Lake,” “The snow scene of West Lake is extremely precious because it is difficult to capture. The snowflakes fall so lightly, requiring patience to wait. The anticipation is full of mystery thanks to the predecessors’ descriptions, and the passion after the anxiety makes you realize in the greed after you’ve seen everything that this is in the world.” What beautiful words, what a beautiful snow scene! There are many places to see snow in West Lake, and the most famous is “Broken Bridge.” On the side of the bridge, there is a stone inscription by Emperor Kangxi, “Broken Bridge with Remaining Snow.” Legend has it that in the past, there was a wooden gate on the top of the Broken Bridge. After a snowfall, looking down from the nearby Precious Mountain, the section of the wooden gate in the middle appeared to be broken, hence the name “Broken Bridge with Remaining Snow.”
3. Snow Scenes of Cold Mountain Temple in Suzhou
Walk along the cobblestone alleys of Fengqiao Ancient Town, or stand at the head of Fengqiao Bridge. You can see the Cold Mountain Temple, with its blue tiles and yellow walls, sitting in the midst of greenery. Inside the courtyard, there are green pines and cypresses, winding paths leading to secluded places. Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji, passing through Cold Mountain Temple, wrote the poem “Staying Overnight at Fengqiao,” which reads: “The moon sets, crows cry, frost fills the sky, / River maple, fishermen’s lights, where I lie in sorrow, / Cold Mountain Temple, outside Gusu City, / The midnight bell sound reaches the traveler’s boat.” The poetic rhyme and bell sound have been passed down for thousands of years, making the Cold Mountain Temple famous throughout the world. The snow scene of Cold Mountain Temple is beautiful because it combines the garden and the temple. Trees, courtyards, ancient pagodas, all appear in their plain attire under the white snow. Unlike the vast and majestic snow scenes in the north, the snow scenes in Suzhou are particularly exquisite, delicate, and light.
4. See the Hoar Frost on Tianmu Mountain
When the temperature in Hangzhou City drops to 4-5℃, the temperature on Tianmu Mountain in Lin’an County already reaches -2℃. Every winter, when the temperature above 600 meters above sea level on Tianmu Mountain drops below -2℃, rare and huge hoar frost and rime appear, a beautiful sight. The wonderful “Tianmu Wood Bumps” attract countless tourists to climb the 1506-meter-high Tianmu Mountain. The so-called “Wood Bumps” are phenomena like hoar frost and rime. When it’s cold, rainwater and fog condense on trees, forming white, loose ice crystals, which is hoar frost, also known as “tree hanging.” After being illuminated by the sun, the ice on the treetops melts partially, dripping down to the trunk and stump, where it freezes into ice lumps of various shapes. These beautiful ice lumps are called “Wood Bumps” by locals.
5. Snow Scenes of the Qinhuai River in Nanjing
The ancient Qinhuai River winds like a jade belt, extending gracefully. Standing on the bridge, you see history flowing by before your eyes. The Confucius Temple, dotted along the riverbank, has stood for thousands of years, still bustling with activity. The Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River area is one of the main gathering places of folk culture in Nanjing. Close to the Qinhuai River, you can experience the grandeur and liveliness of the “Ten Miles of Qinhuai.” Seeing the snow scenes of Nanjing from the city wall offers a panoramic view. The Qinhuai River, overpasses, and buildings all appear especially serene and beautiful after being “dyed” by the snow. The Qinhuai River is covered with thick ice, and under the eaves of the houses along the street, you can see a long string of crystal-clear icicles.
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