Photo shows a beautiful snowy view of "Apricot Valley" in Narat scenic spot in Xinyuan county, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo/Yang Xiaoqian)

"Apricot Valley" in Narat scenic spot Xinyuan county, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, recently saw its first snow of the winter. The snowfall has brought a dreamlike quality to the valley, making it as beautiful as a painting.

The magnificent snow-covered land, the sheep and cattle foraging in the snow, the thin mist that fills the valley and other spectacular scenes have turned the place into a winter wonderland.

Photo shows a beautiful view of "Apricot Valley" after its first snowfall of the winter. (Photo/Yang Xiaoqian)

Photo shows a beautiful view of "Apricot Valley" after its first snowfall of the winter. (Photo/Yang Xiaoqian)

Apricot trees of "Apricot Valley" are beautifully decorated with white snow. (Photo/Yang Xiaoqian)

The snow beautifully sets off the golden foliage of apricot trees in "Apricot Valley" in Narat scenic spot in Xinyuan county, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo/Yang Xiaoqian)

Apricot trees of "Apricot Valley" are beautifully decorated with white snow. (Photo/Yang Xiaoqian)

Apricot trees of "Apricot Valley" are beautifully decorated with white snow. (Photo/Yang Xiaoqian)

Photo shows a beautiful view of "Apricot Valley" after its first snowfall of the winter. (Photo/Yang Xiaoqian)

A man rides a horse in "Apricot Valley" in Narat scenic spot after its first snowfall of the winter. (Photo/Yang Xiaoqian)