Snow blankets the Zhangye Danxia landform in Northwest China's Gansu province. [Photo by Cheng Lin/chinadaily.com.cn]

Snow fell in Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, a national 5A-level scenic spot in Northwest China's Gansu province, on Dec 12, forming magnificent scenery.

The Zhangye Danxia landform is a wonder of nature and an imposing and magnificent sight with its unique shape and gorgeous colors. Covering an area of more than 10 sq km, it was ranked by Chinese National Geography as one of the top seven most beautiful of its kind in China.