An aerial photo taken on Jan 8 shows the snow-covered Mount Tai in Tai'an, offering a magnificent landscape for visitors. The mountain was recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as a world natural and cultural heritage in 1987. [Photo/WeChat account: hitaishan]

Residential buildings stand under a blue sky and snow-covered mountains in Tai'an, Shandong province, forming a picturesque scene. [Photo/dzwww.com]

Staff members of Mount Tai Scenic Area sweep the snow along the mountain road on Jan 8. [Photo/WeChat account: hitaishan]