A magnificent and rare early-winter scene has emerged in Xixia district, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, where the azure sky is clear and bright and the Helan Mountains can be clearly seen behind the city's skyline.

A pictureque early-winter scene emerges in Xixia district, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The azure sky is clear and bright and the Helan Mountains can be clearly seen behind the skyline. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

    Early-winter scenery in Xixia district. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]