Ancient city of Pingyao bathed in snow

An aerial photo shows the snow-clad walls and moat of the Ancient City of Pingyao in Pingyao county, Shanxi province, on Jan 5. The Ancient City of Pingyao is a well-preserved example of a traditional Chinese City, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Visitors walk in the snow-covered Ancient City of Pingyao in Pingyao county, Shanxi province, on Jan 5.

Lanterns hang under snow-covered eaves in the Ancient City of Pingyao in Pingyao county, in Shanxi province on Jan 5, to set the festive mood for the approaching Spring Festival.