Photo taken on December 15th shows black-necked cranes in the ice fog. (Xinhua/Zhen Yuanjian)

Recently, the Dashanbao Black-necked Crane National Nature Reserve in Yunnan has been experiencing a period of sustained low temperatures. As night falls, ice fog gradually envelops the reserve, with temperatures dropping to around minus 10°C. In this snow-covered "fairyland", the black-necked cranes are the most striking presence. They can be seen either leisurely foraging on the frozen lake or joyfully playing among the rime, creating a beautiful scene that blends harmoniously with the icy world.

Photo taken on December 15th shows a crane protector and black-necked cranes in the ice fog. (Xinhua/Zhen Yuanjian)

Photo taken on December 15th shows black-necked cranes. (Xinhua/Zhen Yuanjian)

The Dashanbao Black-necked Crane National Nature Reserve in Yunnan Province was covered in white snow. (Xinhua/Zhen Yuanjian)

Rime along the roadside of the Dashanbao Black-necked Crane National Nature Reserve in Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Zhen Yuanjian)

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(Editors: Ines, Amy)