Blocks of ice are pictured in this aerial photo of the Yellow River running through Shiyao town, Linfen city, Shanxi province, Jan 8. Thanks to a strong cold front blowing in to the area, the Linfen-section of the river is experiencing more ice than is normal for this time of year. [Photo/Xinhua]

The ice-filled bends of the Yellow River are captured in this photo taken in Linfen's Gedi town, Jan 8. [Photo/Xinhua]