After a snowfall and a sharp drop in temperature, a scenic area in Benxi, Liaoning Province, in northeast China unveiled a spectacular rime ice scene. Crystalline frost hung from tree branches like strings of glass, while the white formations set off the area’s karst caves and clear pools, together composing a striking winter tableau.

As skies cleared and warm sunlight poured over the landscape, the rime glittered and the entire valley seemed to shimmer. Many visitors rose before dawn to catch the rare spectacle. Photographers with long lenses and casual sightseers alike spread across viewing points, framing the frosted branches, dark cave mouths, and mirror-like water in countless photos.

The morning calm, the sound of melting flakes, and the click of camera shutters created a quietly festive atmosphere. Guests lingered, savouring the fragile beauty and the sense of surprise that such a vivid rime display brings.