Hohhot, capital city of North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, is a stunning picture in white on Dec 16. It received heavy snowfalls starting Dec 14. With the arrival of winter, the heavy snow has helped ease a water shortage in the area. [Photo/people.com.cn]

An aerial photo shows Hohhot city covered by thick white snow, on Dec 16. [Photo/people.com.cn]

Hohhot city takes on a new clear and bright look after the recent heavy snowfalls. [Photo/people.com.cn]