For those who seek a breathtaking seaview away from the crowds, Maoming, about a 4.5-hour drive away from downtown Shenzhen, might be an ideal destination on a sunny weekend.

Grab your camera and slap on something flame resistant, it’s time to witness one of China’s most incredible displays — the fire dragon dance.

On the first night after experiencing Jilin rime in Northeast China, an image of a winter wonderland filled my mind, with thick white delicate filigrees of ice dancing on trees, when I closed my eyes at night to sleep.