Tonight News (Reporter Guo Jia) The weekend snowfall posed quite a few challenges for Tianjin residents traveling around, but also presented a stunningly beautiful landscape. In random street interviews, some citizens noted that viewing the snow in winter is a pleasure, and far from stopping people from venturing out, the heavy snow has brought a lot of fun to this cold winter.
Ms. Zhang, a resident, took her son downstairs to play in the snow early in the morning. She told reporters that her child had never seen such heavy snow since birth. Despite the chilly weather, she still wanted to take him out to experience the joy of winter snow. “There are many children of similar age in our neighborhood, and many parents have brought their kids out to build snowmen and have snowball fights. It’s especially lively and heartwarming. Such parent-child time is truly rare.”
Mr. Xiang, an avid skier, arrived at Secret Garden Resort in Zhangjiakou on the 20th, planning to enjoy skiing over the weekend. Unexpectedly, a sudden heavy snowfall hit Tianjin, causing him to miss the first snow. Mr. Xiang expressed his regret to the reporter. “By the time I get back to Tianjin, the snow will probably have melted. I was even showing off my experiences and sights to friends via short videos on WeChat, but the photos sent by my relatives and friends back home were even more beautiful than mine. I should’ve just stayed home and waited.”
Unlike young people who simply go out to enjoy the snow, 68-year-old Grandma Chen chose to venture out in the snowy weather because she needed to pick up medication from the hospital. “With such heavy snow, I thought the roads would be really difficult to navigate, but the reality was much better than I expected. The buses stopped very steadily at the stations, the hospital entrance was covered with anti-slip mats, and there were kind people reminding me to be careful when crossing the road or using the elevator. Some even helped me across the street,” Grandma Chen told reporters. Seeing so many thoughtful gestures during the snowy weather put her in a particularly good mood. “After seeing the doctor, I’ll also take some time to enjoy the snow. Can’t come out for nothing, right?”