Laoling: Jilin's winter wonderland

Laoling Ridge, located between Antu county and Long city in Jilin province, is a popular winter destination. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]

Laoling Ridge, a north-south mountain range located between Antu county and Long city in Jilin province, transforms into a winter wonderland between December and February every year.

The peak of Laoling Ridge has an altitude of 1457.5 meters, and ranks 24th among the 50 mountains in Northeast China. With its high altitude, it has early snowfall in winter, which usually lasts a relatively long period, attracting an endless stream of tourists.