It's not that Norway is unaffordable, but that Xiling Snow Mountain offers better value for money

✨"The window frames the eternal snow of Xiling, the door anchors boats from Wu as far as the eye can see." This is Xiling Snow Mountain as described by the poet Du Fu. Located about 120 kilometers from Chengdu, it is a two and a half hour drive away. Here, not only can you enjoy the winter snowscape that stretches for miles, but there are also various snow sports to partake in. Walking in the Yingxue Plaza on the mountainside is like stepping into a Swiss winter village～ ✅【Xiling Snow Mountain Travel Guide】 🎈【Cable Car Operating Hours】: 8:30——18:30 ❤️【Order of Visiting the Snow Mountain】 Take the first cable car (transport cable car) from the entrance of the scenic area to reach the mountainside, then take the shuttle bus shown in figure one to reach Yingxue Plaza (snow activities, dining, accommodation); From Yingxue Plaza, take the second cable car (scenic cable car) to reach the summit - Riyueping; There is a hiking trail from Riyueping to the Yin Yang boundary, which takes about an hour, and the scenery along the way is very good. If you are on a day trip, it is highly recommended to go to the summit for sightseeing after arriving at the scenic area, and then go to Yingxue Plaza in the afternoon, because Xiling Snow Mountain generally has sunshine in the morning and noon, and it starts to turn cloudy in the afternoon. There is also a higher chance of encountering a sea of clouds on the summit in the morning. ✅【Tickets】: Scenic area ticket + transport cable car: 💰280 yuan Scenic area ticket + transport cable car + scenic cable car: 💰368 yuan The above are the official prices, but booking in advance is more economical, and it is recommended to compare prices. ✅【Transportation】: Self-driving: Navigate to Xiling Snow Mountain No. 3 parking lot; Bus: There are tourist buses from Chengdu to Xiling Snow Mountain every morning from 7:20—10:00, and buses back to Chengdu starting at 16:30 in the afternoon, tickets can be purchased the day before. ✅【Time Required for Visiting】: One-day trip: Depart from Chengdu at 7:30, it is enough to visit the snow mountain without engaging in snow activities like skiing, and you can return to Chengdu by bus in the afternoon. Two-day trip: If you have plenty of time, you can arrange it freely. ✅【Accommodation】 If you want to watch the sunrise on the mountain top the next morning, you must stay on the mountain for one night (the scenic cable car does not open until 8:30). If you are not watching the sunrise, you can stay at the hot spring hotel near Huashuiwan, soaking in the hot springs at night is very comfortable. ✅【About Skiing and Playing in the Snow】: There is a professional ski area on the mountainside, and ski equipment is available for rent.