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Rime decorates Shennongjia Nature Reserve in central China's Hubei Province.(Photo: China News Service/Lei Tao)

The high-altitude mountainous area of Shennongjia Nature Reserve recorded its first snow this autumn.

The reserve enjoys a forest coverage as high as 91 percent, making it one of 14 major regions in China for biodiversity protection of global significance. It is also one of the 25 biodiversity hot-spot regions globally.

Shennongjia Nature Reserve is decorated with colorful vegetation.(Photo: China News Service/Lei Tao)

Rime adds distinctive charm to Shennongjia Nature Reserve.(Photo: China News Service/Lei Tao)

Shennongjia Nature Reserve is coated with golden and white colors. (Photo: China News Service/Lei Tao)

Shennongjia Nature Reserve is decorated with colorful vegetation.(Photo: China News Service/Lei Tao)

Shennongjia Nature Reserve is decorated with colorful vegetation.(Photo: China News Service/Lei Tao)

Shennongjia Nature Reserve is decorated with colorful vegetation.(Photo: China News Service/Lei Tao)

Tourists hike in Shennongjia Nature Reserve.(Photo: China News Service/Lei Tao)