Yantai, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province witnessed its first snowfall on Dec 7.

Yantai, located on the Jiaodong peninsula, is known as the famous "snow nest" in China, a place which snows a lot, and the snowfall formed a unique scenery along the seaside.

Heavy snow blankets Yantai, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province on Dec 7, turning the city into a winter wonderland. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The seashore in Yantai port is covered with heavy snow. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]