A family makes their way in the snow in Qiqihar of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, December 3, 2008. Cold air hit most of the northern part of the country from Wednesday with a dramatic drop in temperatures. [Xinhua Photo]

A bird's view of a square in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province is seen in this photo taken December 3, 2008. Cold air hit most of the northern part of the country from Wednesday with a dramatic drop in temperatures. [Xinhua Photo]

(China Daily December 4, 2008)