The forests in Hinggan League change colors during Frost's Descent, the 18th of 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar. [Photo by Lai Zhiqiang/ provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In Hinggan League, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, you can experience a variety of scenery throughout the year.

In recent years, the league has made remarkable achievements in environmental protection.

The vast grasslands in Hinggan League turn green in Major Heat, the 12th of 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar. [Photo by Lai Zhiqiang/ provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Forests and grassland in Hinggan League turn to gold or red in Cold Dew, the 17th of 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar. [Photo by Lai Zhiqiang/ provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Half of its land area is grassland, one third is forest, and one tenth is nature reserves. It has 30 million mu (2 million hectares) of forest and 45.51 million mu of grassland.

With vast forests and prairies, grand wetlands and lakes, abundant spring water and volcanos, the league has its own unique beauty each solar term.

Hinggan League turns into a winter wonderland in Minor Cold, the 23rd of 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar. [Photo by Lai Zhiqiang/ provided to chinadaily.com.cn]