PHOTO NEWS Unforgettable Winter Break Tourists take selfies in front of snow sculptures in the Fenghuang Mountain Scenic Area,Yakeshi City in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,on December 7,2025.
Increasing the grain yield(GY) and water use efficiency(WUE) of winter wheat in the Huaibei Plain(HP), China are essential. However, the effects of micro-sprinkler irrigation and topsoil compaction after wheat seed so...Increasing the grain yield(GY) and water use efficiency(WUE) of winter wheat in the Huaibei Plain(HP), China are essential. However, the effects of micro-sprinkler irrigation and topsoil compaction after wheat seed sowing on the GY and WUE are unclear. Therefore, a two-year field experiment was conducted during the 2021–2023 winter wheat growing seasons with a total six treatments: rain-fed(RF), conventional irrigation(CI) and micro-sprinkler irrigation(MI), as well as topsoil compaction after seed sowing under these three irrigation methods(RFC, CIC, and MIC). The results in the two years indicated that MI significantly increased GY compared to CI and RF, by averages of 17.9 and 42.1%, respectively. The increase in GY of MI was due to its significant increases in the number of spikes, kernels per spike, and grain weight. The chlorophyll concentration in flag leaves of MI after the anthesis stage maintained higher levels than with CI and RF, and was the lowest in RF. This was due to the dramatically enhanced catalase and peroxidase activities and lower malondialdehyde content under MI. Compared with RF and CI, MI significantly promoted dry matter remobilization and production after anthesis, as well as its contribution to GY. In addition, MI significantly boosted root growth, and root activity during the grain-filling stage was remarkably enhanced compared to CI and RF. In 2021–2022, there was no significant difference in WUE between MI and RF, but the WUE of RF was significantly lower than that of MI in 2022–2023. However, the WUE in MI was significantly improved compared to CI, and it increased by averages of 15.1 and 17.6% for the two years. Topsoil compaction significantly increased GY and WUE under rain-fed conditions due to improved spike numbers and dry matter production. Overall, topsoil compaction is advisable for enhancing GY and WUE in rain-fed conditions, whereas micro-sprinkler irrigation can be adopted to simultaneously achieve high GY and WUE in the HP.展开更多
Yellow rust(Puccinia striiformis f.sp.Tritici,YR)and fusarium head blight(Fusarium graminearum,FHB)are the two main diseases affecting wheat in the main grain-producing areas of East China,which is common for the two ...Yellow rust(Puccinia striiformis f.sp.Tritici,YR)and fusarium head blight(Fusarium graminearum,FHB)are the two main diseases affecting wheat in the main grain-producing areas of East China,which is common for the two diseases to appear simultaneously in some main production areas.It is necessary to discriminate wheat YR and FHB at the regional scale to accurately locate the disease in space,conduct detailed disease severity monitoring,and scientific control.Four images on different dates were acquired from Sentinel-2,Landsat-8,and Gaofen-1 during the critical period of winter wheat,and 22 remote sensing features that characterize the wheat growth status were then calculated.Meanwhile,6 meteorological parameters that reflect the wheat phenological information were also obtained by combining the site meteorological data and spatial interpolation technology.Then,the principal components(PCs)of comprehensive remote sensing and meteorological features were extracted with principal component analysis(PCA).The PCs-based discrimination models were established to map YR and FHB damage using the random forest(RF)and backpropagation neural network(BPNN).The models’performance was verified based on the disease field truth data(57 plots during the filling period)and 5-fold cross-validation.The results revealed that the PCs obtained after PCA dimensionality reduction outperformed the initial features(IFs)from remote sensing and meteorology in discriminating between the two diseases.Compared to the IFs,the average area under the curve for both micro-average and macro-average ROC curves increased by 0.07 in the PCs-based RF models and increased by 0.16 and 0.13,respectively,in the PCs-based BPNN models.Notably,the PCs-based BPNN discrimination model emerged as the most effective,achieving an overall accuracy of 83.9%.Our proposed discrimination model for wheat YR and FHB,coupled with multi-source remote sensing images and meteorological data,overcomes the limitations of a single-sensor and single-phase remote sensing information in multiple stress discrimination in cloudy and rainy areas.It performs well in revealing the damage spatial distribution of the two diseases at a regional scale,providing a basis for detailed disease severity monitoring,and scientific prevention and control.展开更多
The 9th Asian Winter Games were successfully held in Harbin,Heilongjiang Province,China,from February 7 to February 14,2025.This exciting event brought together athletes from all over Asia.They showed their great skil...The 9th Asian Winter Games were successfully held in Harbin,Heilongjiang Province,China,from February 7 to February 14,2025.This exciting event brought together athletes from all over Asia.They showed their great skills and strong will in different kinds of winter sports,such as skiing,skating and ice hockey.展开更多
In winter,the weather is usually cold and everything seems a bit dull.Butthe sun in winter is special.When the sun shines brightly in the clear blue sky,it brings warm(1)to thecold world.The golden sunlight spreads he...In winter,the weather is usually cold and everything seems a bit dull.Butthe sun in winter is special.When the sun shines brightly in the clear blue sky,it brings warm(1)to thecold world.The golden sunlight spreads here and there and it makes the whitesnow shine like diamonds.Although the trees are usually bare in winter,but(2)they look beautiful with the sunlight falling on them.展开更多
The South China Sea winter monsoon(SCSWM),an integral component of the East Asian winter monsoon,connects extratropical and tropical regions.Utilizing ERA5 reanalysis and PAMIP simulations,the relationship between Arc...The South China Sea winter monsoon(SCSWM),an integral component of the East Asian winter monsoon,connects extratropical and tropical regions.Utilizing ERA5 reanalysis and PAMIP simulations,the relationship between Arctic sea ice and the SCSWM is investigated.The authors reveal that its strongest relationship with Arctic sea ice occurs in the North Pacific sector,i.e.,the Sea of Okhotsk and western Bering Sea.This link persists throughout the cold season,peaks when sea ice precedes the SCSWM by one month,and is independent of ENSO.North Pacific sea-ice loss weakens the meridional temperature gradient(MTG)and vertical wind shear in midlatitudes,reducing baroclinic eddy formation.Given the reduced zonal wind according to the thermal wind relation,the reduced wave activity flux in the upper troposphere must be balanced by equatorward wind based on the quasi-geostrophic momentum equation.This generates an anomalous meridional overturning circulation with descent and low-level divergence around 30°N,which intensifies the divergent component of the SCSWM.The divergent northerly anomalies also lead to cold advection and subtropical cooling.The enhanced MTG due to the subtropical cooling and weakened MTG due to high-latitude warming closely tied to reduced North Pacific sea ice displace the westerly jet southward,creating cyclonic shears over the North Pacific and intensifying the rotational component of the SCSWM.These findings establish North Pacific sea ice as a non-ENSO driver of the SCSWM,holding substantial implications for the predictability of the SCSWM.展开更多
I was so excited to be a volunteer for the 2025 Asian Winter Games.It was a wonderful chance to meet people from all over Asia.During the Games,I helped players find their way around the stadium.I also answered questi...I was so excited to be a volunteer for the 2025 Asian Winter Games.It was a wonderful chance to meet people from all over Asia.During the Games,I helped players find their way around the stadium.I also answered questions from visitors.Everyone was friendly,and I felt happy to help them.展开更多
In this study,we investigate the complex relationship between western disturbances(WDs),the El Ni?o–Southern Oscillation(ENSO),and extreme precipitation events(EPEs) in the western Himalaya(WH) during the extended wi...In this study,we investigate the complex relationship between western disturbances(WDs),the El Ni?o–Southern Oscillation(ENSO),and extreme precipitation events(EPEs) in the western Himalaya(WH) during the extended winter season(November–March).WDs west of WH coincide with 97% of recorded EPEs,contributing substantially(32% in winter,11% annually) to total precipitation within WH.WDs are 6% less frequent and 4% more intense during El Ni?o than La Ni?a to the west of WH.During El Ni?o(compared to La Ni?a) years,WDs co-occurring with EPEs are significantly more intense and associated with 17% higher moisture transport over “WH box”(the selected region where most of the winter precipitation over WH occurs).This results in twice the EPE frequency during El Ni?o periods than La Ni?a periods.A substantial southward shift(~180 km) of the subtropical jet(STJ) axis during El Ni?o brings WD tracks further south towards their primary moisture sources,especially the Arabian Sea.We have shown that WDs that are both more intense and pass to the south of their typical latitudes have higher levels of vertically integrated moisture flux(VIMF)within them.VIMF convergence in the most intense pentile of WDs is 5.7 times higher than in the weakest,and is 3.4 times higher in the second lowest latitude pentile than in the highest.Overall,this study demonstrates a direct link between changes in the latitudinal position and intensity of WDs associated with the winter STJ,and moisture convergence,which leads to the occurrence of EPEs over WH during ENSO phases.展开更多
Tom:Hi,Lily!What's the weather like today?Lily:It's sunny and warm.The sky is blue.Tom:That's great!I like sunny days.We can play outside.Lily:Yes!Let's go to the park after school.Tom:Good idea!What&#...Tom:Hi,Lily!What's the weather like today?Lily:It's sunny and warm.The sky is blue.Tom:That's great!I like sunny days.We can play outside.Lily:Yes!Let's go to the park after school.Tom:Good idea!What's your favourite season?Lily:I like winter.I can play in the snow and make a snowman.Tom:I like spring.The flowers are beautiful,and the weather is nice.Lily:Do you like summer?Tom:It's too hot,but I like eating ice cream!Lily:Haha!Me too.Ice cream is the best in summer!展开更多
1 The Fair Isle sweater,a timeless fashion element,continues to charm the world.This comfortable,colorful knit has grown from a practical workwear piece into a high-fashion item beloved by the royal family,celebrities...1 The Fair Isle sweater,a timeless fashion element,continues to charm the world.This comfortable,colorful knit has grown from a practical workwear piece into a high-fashion item beloved by the royal family,celebrities and even the latest fashion designers.Despite its long history,the Fair Isle sweater remains popular,especially as winter approaches.展开更多
Find It Why is it easy to get around Switzerland?Conversation A(in the studio)Teaching Greg:Welcome,Tara!Are you having fun this winter?Tara:Oh,yes!I'm planning a trip to Switzerland.Greg:How fun!Will you go skiing?
The winter holiday is almost over.It was a wonderful time full of fun and interesting things.I helped my parents do housework.1 cleaned the rooms,washed the clothes,and rooked simple meals.It made my parents happy and...The winter holiday is almost over.It was a wonderful time full of fun and interesting things.I helped my parents do housework.1 cleaned the rooms,washed the clothes,and rooked simple meals.It made my parents happy and I also learned how to look after myself.I love reading.During the winter holiday,I spent a lot of time reading different kinds of hooks.展开更多
DATA from Meituan show that during November 2024,the number of searches for skiing on the travel platform increased by 83 percent compared to the previous month.Beijing,Shanghai,Tianjin,Shenzhen,and Chengdu logged the...DATA from Meituan show that during November 2024,the number of searches for skiing on the travel platform increased by 83 percent compared to the previous month.Beijing,Shanghai,Tianjin,Shenzhen,and Chengdu logged the highest clicks.“After the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics,China’s winter sports continue to gain popularity,”said Zhou Jinqiang,vice president of the Chinese Olympic Committee.展开更多
The cold winter air heralds the arrival of snow,yet the fragrance of books warms the heart.On January 11th,the 37th Beijing Book Fair came to a successful close in Beijing.At the turn of the year,this injected confide...The cold winter air heralds the arrival of snow,yet the fragrance of books warms the heart.On January 11th,the 37th Beijing Book Fair came to a successful close in Beijing.At the turn of the year,this injected confidence and momentum into the new year’s sprint of the domestic publishing industry.展开更多
A Boost to the Ice and Snow Economy Last year,China issued guidelines to boost the ice and snow economy through the high-quality development of winter sports.The aim is to leverage major ice and snow events to enhance...A Boost to the Ice and Snow Economy Last year,China issued guidelines to boost the ice and snow economy through the high-quality development of winter sports.The aim is to leverage major ice and snow events to enhance ice and snow sports culture and strengthen the industry chain,marking a crucial step in promoting winter sports and tourism.展开更多
President Xi Jinping’s message at the Asian Winter Games shows China is seizing the opportunities presented by cross-border winter sports to promote economic growth and international exchanges.
The winter sports trend soars,thanks to dramatic“ice and snow kung fu”videos and international sporting events.RECENTLY,videos of young skiers dressed in Neo-Chinese style clothes-outfits that combine traditional an...The winter sports trend soars,thanks to dramatic“ice and snow kung fu”videos and international sporting events.RECENTLY,videos of young skiers dressed in Neo-Chinese style clothes-outfits that combine traditional and modern Chinese elements-went viral online on Chinese social media.In these videos,young men and women wearing different kinds of traditional Chinese outfits ride across snowfields in the wind like the ancient flying swordsmen in the martial arts novels,creating a romantic and enthralling spectacle.展开更多
1 As autumn becomes winter,I eagerly anticipate December's reunion with my older brother,Don,at SilverStar Mountain Resort.Our annual“SilverStar time”has reconnected us over the past decade,filling me with excit...1 As autumn becomes winter,I eagerly anticipate December's reunion with my older brother,Don,at SilverStar Mountain Resort.Our annual“SilverStar time”has reconnected us over the past decade,filling me with excitement and reflection.展开更多
Just picture yourself sipping on a steaming cup of mi lk tea,snowflakes falling gently from the sky.In the distance,mountains blanketed in pure white stretch as far as the eye can see,glimmering like diamonds under th...Just picture yourself sipping on a steaming cup of mi lk tea,snowflakes falling gently from the sky.In the distance,mountains blanketed in pure white stretch as far as the eye can see,glimmering like diamonds under the winter sun.Welcome to Altay,a hidden treasure in China’s Xinjiang autonomous region.Nestled in the northwest,this prefecture has long been an attractive place for culture and leisure alike.This unique location has been shaped into a fascinating blend of influences,where yurts stand alongside modern buildings,and traditional nomadic heritage coexists with contemporary life.展开更多
文摘PHOTO NEWS Unforgettable Winter Break Tourists take selfies in front of snow sculptures in the Fenghuang Mountain Scenic Area,Yakeshi City in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,on December 7,2025.
基金funding from the Scientific Research Program of the Higher Educational Institutions in Anhui Province, China (2023AH050986)the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province, China (240805MC063)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32172119)the Talent Introduction Project of Anhui Agricultural University, China (rc312212 and yj2019-01)。
文摘Increasing the grain yield(GY) and water use efficiency(WUE) of winter wheat in the Huaibei Plain(HP), China are essential. However, the effects of micro-sprinkler irrigation and topsoil compaction after wheat seed sowing on the GY and WUE are unclear. Therefore, a two-year field experiment was conducted during the 2021–2023 winter wheat growing seasons with a total six treatments: rain-fed(RF), conventional irrigation(CI) and micro-sprinkler irrigation(MI), as well as topsoil compaction after seed sowing under these three irrigation methods(RFC, CIC, and MIC). The results in the two years indicated that MI significantly increased GY compared to CI and RF, by averages of 17.9 and 42.1%, respectively. The increase in GY of MI was due to its significant increases in the number of spikes, kernels per spike, and grain weight. The chlorophyll concentration in flag leaves of MI after the anthesis stage maintained higher levels than with CI and RF, and was the lowest in RF. This was due to the dramatically enhanced catalase and peroxidase activities and lower malondialdehyde content under MI. Compared with RF and CI, MI significantly promoted dry matter remobilization and production after anthesis, as well as its contribution to GY. In addition, MI significantly boosted root growth, and root activity during the grain-filling stage was remarkably enhanced compared to CI and RF. In 2021–2022, there was no significant difference in WUE between MI and RF, but the WUE of RF was significantly lower than that of MI in 2022–2023. However, the WUE in MI was significantly improved compared to CI, and it increased by averages of 15.1 and 17.6% for the two years. Topsoil compaction significantly increased GY and WUE under rain-fed conditions due to improved spike numbers and dry matter production. Overall, topsoil compaction is advisable for enhancing GY and WUE in rain-fed conditions, whereas micro-sprinkler irrigation can be adopted to simultaneously achieve high GY and WUE in the HP.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFD2000100)National Natural Science Foundation of China(42401400)Zhejiang Provincial Key Research and Development Program(2023C02018).
文摘Yellow rust(Puccinia striiformis f.sp.Tritici,YR)and fusarium head blight(Fusarium graminearum,FHB)are the two main diseases affecting wheat in the main grain-producing areas of East China,which is common for the two diseases to appear simultaneously in some main production areas.It is necessary to discriminate wheat YR and FHB at the regional scale to accurately locate the disease in space,conduct detailed disease severity monitoring,and scientific control.Four images on different dates were acquired from Sentinel-2,Landsat-8,and Gaofen-1 during the critical period of winter wheat,and 22 remote sensing features that characterize the wheat growth status were then calculated.Meanwhile,6 meteorological parameters that reflect the wheat phenological information were also obtained by combining the site meteorological data and spatial interpolation technology.Then,the principal components(PCs)of comprehensive remote sensing and meteorological features were extracted with principal component analysis(PCA).The PCs-based discrimination models were established to map YR and FHB damage using the random forest(RF)and backpropagation neural network(BPNN).The models’performance was verified based on the disease field truth data(57 plots during the filling period)and 5-fold cross-validation.The results revealed that the PCs obtained after PCA dimensionality reduction outperformed the initial features(IFs)from remote sensing and meteorology in discriminating between the two diseases.Compared to the IFs,the average area under the curve for both micro-average and macro-average ROC curves increased by 0.07 in the PCs-based RF models and increased by 0.16 and 0.13,respectively,in the PCs-based BPNN models.Notably,the PCs-based BPNN discrimination model emerged as the most effective,achieving an overall accuracy of 83.9%.Our proposed discrimination model for wheat YR and FHB,coupled with multi-source remote sensing images and meteorological data,overcomes the limitations of a single-sensor and single-phase remote sensing information in multiple stress discrimination in cloudy and rainy areas.It performs well in revealing the damage spatial distribution of the two diseases at a regional scale,providing a basis for detailed disease severity monitoring,and scientific prevention and control.
文摘The 9th Asian Winter Games were successfully held in Harbin,Heilongjiang Province,China,from February 7 to February 14,2025.This exciting event brought together athletes from all over Asia.They showed their great skills and strong will in different kinds of winter sports,such as skiing,skating and ice hockey.
文摘In winter,the weather is usually cold and everything seems a bit dull.Butthe sun in winter is special.When the sun shines brightly in the clear blue sky,it brings warm(1)to thecold world.The golden sunlight spreads here and there and it makes the whitesnow shine like diamonds.Although the trees are usually bare in winter,but(2)they look beautiful with the sunlight falling on them.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China[grant number 2022YFF0801701]the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant number 42105017].
文摘The South China Sea winter monsoon(SCSWM),an integral component of the East Asian winter monsoon,connects extratropical and tropical regions.Utilizing ERA5 reanalysis and PAMIP simulations,the relationship between Arctic sea ice and the SCSWM is investigated.The authors reveal that its strongest relationship with Arctic sea ice occurs in the North Pacific sector,i.e.,the Sea of Okhotsk and western Bering Sea.This link persists throughout the cold season,peaks when sea ice precedes the SCSWM by one month,and is independent of ENSO.North Pacific sea-ice loss weakens the meridional temperature gradient(MTG)and vertical wind shear in midlatitudes,reducing baroclinic eddy formation.Given the reduced zonal wind according to the thermal wind relation,the reduced wave activity flux in the upper troposphere must be balanced by equatorward wind based on the quasi-geostrophic momentum equation.This generates an anomalous meridional overturning circulation with descent and low-level divergence around 30°N,which intensifies the divergent component of the SCSWM.The divergent northerly anomalies also lead to cold advection and subtropical cooling.The enhanced MTG due to the subtropical cooling and weakened MTG due to high-latitude warming closely tied to reduced North Pacific sea ice displace the westerly jet southward,creating cyclonic shears over the North Pacific and intensifying the rotational component of the SCSWM.These findings establish North Pacific sea ice as a non-ENSO driver of the SCSWM,holding substantial implications for the predictability of the SCSWM.
文摘I was so excited to be a volunteer for the 2025 Asian Winter Games.It was a wonderful chance to meet people from all over Asia.During the Games,I helped players find their way around the stadium.I also answered questions from visitors.Everyone was friendly,and I felt happy to help them.
基金the Ministry of Science and Technology,Government of India,and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR)(09/081(1371)/2019-EMRI)for its funding,supported by a NERC Independent Research Fellowship(MITRE,NE/W007924/1)。
文摘In this study,we investigate the complex relationship between western disturbances(WDs),the El Ni?o–Southern Oscillation(ENSO),and extreme precipitation events(EPEs) in the western Himalaya(WH) during the extended winter season(November–March).WDs west of WH coincide with 97% of recorded EPEs,contributing substantially(32% in winter,11% annually) to total precipitation within WH.WDs are 6% less frequent and 4% more intense during El Ni?o than La Ni?a to the west of WH.During El Ni?o(compared to La Ni?a) years,WDs co-occurring with EPEs are significantly more intense and associated with 17% higher moisture transport over “WH box”(the selected region where most of the winter precipitation over WH occurs).This results in twice the EPE frequency during El Ni?o periods than La Ni?a periods.A substantial southward shift(~180 km) of the subtropical jet(STJ) axis during El Ni?o brings WD tracks further south towards their primary moisture sources,especially the Arabian Sea.We have shown that WDs that are both more intense and pass to the south of their typical latitudes have higher levels of vertically integrated moisture flux(VIMF)within them.VIMF convergence in the most intense pentile of WDs is 5.7 times higher than in the weakest,and is 3.4 times higher in the second lowest latitude pentile than in the highest.Overall,this study demonstrates a direct link between changes in the latitudinal position and intensity of WDs associated with the winter STJ,and moisture convergence,which leads to the occurrence of EPEs over WH during ENSO phases.
文摘Tom:Hi,Lily!What's the weather like today?Lily:It's sunny and warm.The sky is blue.Tom:That's great!I like sunny days.We can play outside.Lily:Yes!Let's go to the park after school.Tom:Good idea!What's your favourite season?Lily:I like winter.I can play in the snow and make a snowman.Tom:I like spring.The flowers are beautiful,and the weather is nice.Lily:Do you like summer?Tom:It's too hot,but I like eating ice cream!Lily:Haha!Me too.Ice cream is the best in summer!
文摘1 The Fair Isle sweater,a timeless fashion element,continues to charm the world.This comfortable,colorful knit has grown from a practical workwear piece into a high-fashion item beloved by the royal family,celebrities and even the latest fashion designers.Despite its long history,the Fair Isle sweater remains popular,especially as winter approaches.
文摘Find It Why is it easy to get around Switzerland?Conversation A(in the studio)Teaching Greg:Welcome,Tara!Are you having fun this winter?Tara:Oh,yes!I'm planning a trip to Switzerland.Greg:How fun!Will you go skiing?
文摘The winter holiday is almost over.It was a wonderful time full of fun and interesting things.I helped my parents do housework.1 cleaned the rooms,washed the clothes,and rooked simple meals.It made my parents happy and I also learned how to look after myself.I love reading.During the winter holiday,I spent a lot of time reading different kinds of hooks.
文摘DATA from Meituan show that during November 2024,the number of searches for skiing on the travel platform increased by 83 percent compared to the previous month.Beijing,Shanghai,Tianjin,Shenzhen,and Chengdu logged the highest clicks.“After the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics,China’s winter sports continue to gain popularity,”said Zhou Jinqiang,vice president of the Chinese Olympic Committee.
文摘The cold winter air heralds the arrival of snow,yet the fragrance of books warms the heart.On January 11th,the 37th Beijing Book Fair came to a successful close in Beijing.At the turn of the year,this injected confidence and momentum into the new year’s sprint of the domestic publishing industry.
文摘A Boost to the Ice and Snow Economy Last year,China issued guidelines to boost the ice and snow economy through the high-quality development of winter sports.The aim is to leverage major ice and snow events to enhance ice and snow sports culture and strengthen the industry chain,marking a crucial step in promoting winter sports and tourism.
文摘President Xi Jinping’s message at the Asian Winter Games shows China is seizing the opportunities presented by cross-border winter sports to promote economic growth and international exchanges.
文摘The winter sports trend soars,thanks to dramatic“ice and snow kung fu”videos and international sporting events.RECENTLY,videos of young skiers dressed in Neo-Chinese style clothes-outfits that combine traditional and modern Chinese elements-went viral online on Chinese social media.In these videos,young men and women wearing different kinds of traditional Chinese outfits ride across snowfields in the wind like the ancient flying swordsmen in the martial arts novels,creating a romantic and enthralling spectacle.
文摘1 As autumn becomes winter,I eagerly anticipate December's reunion with my older brother,Don,at SilverStar Mountain Resort.Our annual“SilverStar time”has reconnected us over the past decade,filling me with excitement and reflection.
文摘Just picture yourself sipping on a steaming cup of mi lk tea,snowflakes falling gently from the sky.In the distance,mountains blanketed in pure white stretch as far as the eye can see,glimmering like diamonds under the winter sun.Welcome to Altay,a hidden treasure in China’s Xinjiang autonomous region.Nestled in the northwest,this prefecture has long been an attractive place for culture and leisure alike.This unique location has been shaped into a fascinating blend of influences,where yurts stand alongside modern buildings,and traditional nomadic heritage coexists with contemporary life.
