The photo, taken on January 4, shows villagers harvesting chili peppers at Huangshawan Community in Lipu Neighborhood, Lixian County. Xiaohan, or Minor Cold, is the 23rd solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar.  It falls on January 5 this year. Around this solar term, local farmers are busy harvesting fruits and vegetables to ensure market supply. (Photo/Bai Yipu)

During Minor Cold, most areas in China have entered the bitter cold stage of winter. Many places in China have been covered with ice and snow.

The photo, taken on January 4, shows villagers packing fresh strawberries at Baiyanghu Community in Linzhan Neighborhood, Lixian County. (Photo/Bai Yipu)

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn. 

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: hunantoday