Delicate filigrees of rime cover trees on Feb 22, lining roads by the Songhua River in Jilin city, in Northeast China's Jilin province. Due to Jilin's unique natural conditions, the rime in the city lasts a long period of time – much to the delight of residents and visitors. It is known as being one of the four natural wonders of China. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Visitors explore the new winter wonderland bathed in rime in Jilin city, on Feb 22. In winter, mist from the Songhua's surface condenses in the form of frost which engulfs the surrounding branches when it's hyper cold, creating the natural phenomenon. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Wondrous rime is currently blanketing the elegant trees along the Songhua River in Jilin city. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

A stunning panoramic view shows the winter wonderland engulfed in rime, in all its glory. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Visitors promenade along the Songhua River, Feb 22. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]