In southwest Sichuan, a trip to the lake is a winter's treat

As the weather gets chilly, Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture is a must-go for the people in Southwest China's Sichuan province.

Many go to Qionghai Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in this part of the country.

In winter, hundreds of thousands of migratory birds descend on the lake, which covers 31 square kilometers. Here the weather is mild in winter and hot in summer.