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The first day of Major Snow usually comes around December 7, when the sun reaches 255 degrees of longitude. It means that the snow becomes heavy. During this period, the snow begins to accumulate on the ground. In the northern area of China, the natural scenery is “ice blockading for hundreds miles and snow flying through thousands miles,” and in the south, the snowflakes fly and the world turns white. During Major Snow, the snow in the north may last a whole day, breaking the branches and blocking the road. About the snow, a proverb goes “A timely snow promises a good harvest.” As the snow covers the ground, the pests living through the winter will be killed by the low temperature.

Yunnan: Autumn Beauty in December The autumn comes to Yunnan in December, when you can enjoy the most excellent views of autumn there. During this season, it is sunny and the air is clean. The first place to see the scenery is the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the 13 peaks of which are covered by snow all year around, while the forest at the foot is green all four seasons. The bright contrast of colors is awfully attractive. The autumn of Shangri-La is also very special. On their way home from the fields of harvest, the villagers show their curiosity but no envy to the strangers. The sheep and cattle are leisurely scattered over the grasslands. Leaves of the birch on the faraway mountains turn golden yellow in the wind of autumn, and shine side by side with the fire-red langtu flowers.