Snow 20 cmthickblankets many places |
Snow covers the terraces, the artificial wonders for the first time in more than 50 years |
It has only snowed 15 times since 1971, with the largest in February 1968 |
Sunlight glittering off snow has brightened the landscapes for decades |
Heavy snow damages crop areas and blocks traffic on many roads |
Icy conditions and heavy snow on O Quy Ho Pass and Fansipan Peak |