The bonsais in the bonsai garden in the Haohe River Scenic Area, a national 5A-level scenic spot in Nantong, East China’s Jiangsu province, were recently wrapped up with straw to protect them from the elements as the colder weather dawns.

A staff worker wraps up a bonsai with straw in the bonsai garden of Haohe River Scenic Area, Nantong, East China’s Jiangsu province. [Photo/Ntjoy]

The bonsais in the bonsai garden of Haohe River Scenic Area, Nantong, East China’s Jiangsu province, are recently wrapped up with straw to protect them from the cold weather. [Photo/Ntjoy]

The bonsai garden has more than 300 precious plants, including five-needle pines, Buddhist pines and elms. 

Major Snow, the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 7. After Major Snow, the temperature drops significantly.