The Last Month of 2020: Visiting Any of These Treasure Destinations Is a Win!

December is a time of seasonal transition. The south is still among yellow leaves, while the north is already covered in white snow. But the north has its own beauty, and the south has its own comfort.

As the year draws to a close, why not take action and seize this last month to make a perfect ending for 2020?

Wuzhen, Jiaxing, Zhejiang

This December, you should come to Wuzhen. The ancient town in its bare beauty will never disappoint you.

If you happen to encounter snow, you can stay for a few days. Wake up naturally in the morning, and stroll around the ancient town in the evening. It may not be stunning, but it is enough to soothe your soul.

Wuzhen's simplicity becomes even more intense in the snow.

Sitting by the window in a daze, you might accidentally fall in love with this place, and it will become the most unforgettable memory in your heart.

Laojun Mountain — when it snows, it looks so beautiful that it seems otherworldly, like a celestial palace.

Unless you are there in person, you will never know just how beautiful Laojun Mountain is after a snowfall.

If you can stay overnight at the summit, opening the window reveals this heavenly view. This winter will be etched in your memory for a lifetime.

Despite the cold, as you climb step by step, every few steps there's a scenic spot, every ten steps a marvel. You forget the cold and are left only in awe.

Harbin, Heilongjiang

Traveling to Harbin in winter needs no explanation. Go skiing, see ice sculptures, enjoy the snow scenery — this is what winter looks like! Also, the majestic St. Sophia Cathedral and the whimsical Russian wooden houses!

The Songhua River has frozen over. On its banks, there are many ice and snow activities that can only be enjoyed in northern cities. But be careful.

Like Harbin, Jilin City is also one of the most popular winter destinations in China. The best time to see rime in Jilin is from late December to the end of February.

Rime Island is a small island on the Songhua River. It is the place with the most concentrated rime and the best spot to view and photograph it.

In winter, the mist rising from the river envelops the island. In the cold weather, it condenses into frost, which hangs on the trees around the island, forming white, jade-like rime branches.

Every mid-December, most of the country is freezing cold, but the beautiful Wuliang Mountain in Nanjian County, Yunnan, feels like spring. Pink winter cherry blossoms fill the valley.

The mountain is 51 kilometers from the county seat, with an altitude of 2,175 meters. The blooming period is from late November to early December each year, lasting about 25 days. The cherry blossom valley covers an area of about 2,000 mu.