In pics: Snowfall blankets coastal city

(chindaily.com.cn)

Yantai, a coastal city in East China’s Shandong province, welcomed its first snowfall of the year, being transformed into a shimmering wonderland of ice and snow.

Yantai, located on the Jiaodong peninsula, is known as the “snow nest” of China, due to the large amounts of snowfall it receives every year.

In pics: Snowfall blankets coastal city
Nanshan Park in Yantai, a coastal city in East China’s Shandong province, is unrecognizable after being buried under a thick layer of glistening snow. [Photo/qlwb.com]

In pics: Snowfall blankets coastal city
The red antique pavilions at Yuhangding Park look as vibrant as ever against the white snow. [Photo/WeChat Account: ytwlgw]

In pics: Snowfall blankets coastal city
The beach in Yantai is covered with snow. Visitors admire the unique seaside views at Yantai No 1 Bathing Beach. [Photo/WeChat Account: ytwlgw]

In pics: Snowfall blankets coastal city

The quaint architecture of Fisherman’s Wharf fits right in with the falling snow. [Photo/WeChat Account: ytwlgw]

In pics: Snowfall blankets coastal city
A bird’s eye view of several idling fishing boats along the Yantai coast. [Photo by Wang Donglin/WeChat Account: ytwlgw]