Winter's delicate artistry is on display across Shandong province, as a stunning blanket of rime frost has descended upon its iconic landscapes.

Formed when supercooled fog freezes on contact with cold surfaces, rime frost transforms trees, rocks, and even the ground into a breathtaking winter wonderland.

In Qingdao, Shandong province, Laoshan Mountain also has a magnificent display of rime frost. The contrast between the crystal-clear ice, the gray rocks, and the blue sky creates a visually striking scene. [Photo/Li Zhengbin]

In Yantai's Huang-Bohai Sea New Area, rime-covered trees and a frozen lake sit under a clear blue sky. [Photo/WeChat account: ytkfqfb]

A breathtaking sight of rime frost has enveloped the peak of Mount Tai in Tai'an, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]