Thanks to a cold front, Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, welcomes the first snowfall of 2024 on Jan 15. Locals went out to appreciate the snowy scenery. [Photo/IC]

Many locals enjoy the beautiful snow-filled scenery at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Scenic Area in Xi'an. [Photo/IC]

Fragrant wintersweet flowers are in full bloom amidst the snow in Xi'an. [Photo/IC]

A local takes photos of the snowy scenery in Xi'an. [Photo/IC]