You can play in the snow without going to Western Sichuan! Some places have free admission!

It's December! The annual snow season is here❄ Don't want to travel far to Western Sichuan? Here are 3 hidden snow play spots around Chengdu with a 100% photo-worthy rate📸 ——— 1️⃣ Ebian Azalea Pond | Blue Ice Wonder💎 📍Address: Lewu Township, Ebian Yi Autonomous County, Leshan 💰Cost: Free admission! Pure hiking access 🧭Navigation: Search "Xiao Azalea Pond," 2.5 hours from Leshan South, exit Heizhugou highway, take Provincial Road 309, turn left at Baxi Hydropower Station onto a narrow road, drive to the forest fire inspection station parking lot 🚶Hiking: 18-22 km round trip (920m elevation gain), 3 hours up stone steps, 2 hours down ✨Route: Stone steps start 2 km from the trailhead → when steps end, don’t turn back → walk along a dirt slope beside the steps to reconnect → leads directly to the large and small azalea ponds ⚠️Note: No supplies on the route, bring your own food! Restrooms at entrance and fire station, please carry out all trash 🔥Winter highlight: After freezing, the large and small azalea ponds show dreamy blue ice, with stunning snow scenery! ——— 2️⃣ Yingjing Tiensheng Bridge | Perfect for Kids🧒 📍Address: Longcangou National Forest Park, Yingjing, Ya'an 💰Cost: Ticket + sightseeing bus 88 RMB/person 🧭Navigation: Search "Longcangou Forest Park" or "Diecuixi Scenic Area Visitor Center" in Yingjing County, Ya'an City 🚗Transport: Recommended to drive; from Chengdu directly to park entrance, then transfer to sightseeing bus (about 40 minutes) to Tiensheng Bridge trailhead 🚶Hiking route: 2 km circular boardwalk, about 2000m elevation (low risk of altitude sickness), leisurely 3-hour walk with play stops 🧊Blue ice spot: Under Tiensheng Bridge waterfall, located mid-route ✨Highlight: Amazing snow views at Tiensheng Bridge, spectacular ice waterfall, stress-free for families with kids! ——— 3️⃣ Hongya Wawu Mountain | A Must-Visit Every Year🏔 📍Address: Wawu Mountain National Forest Park, Hongya, Meishan ✨Highlight: Dreamlike winter scenery, turns into a fairy tale world after heavy snow 🚗Transport: 3 hours from Chengdu, three parking lots open in sequence ❄Snow play route: Two cable car sections, do not stop at the first! 5 km circular trail on the summit (Zhuoshan Cloud Trail → Azalea Garden → Withered Wood Path → Xiaoyao Bridge → Xianger Mountain Villa), descend before 3 PM 🏠Food & lodging: Recommended to stay at Wawu Mountain Hot Spring Resort Hotel, great value, soak in hot springs after hiking; only instant noodles and grilled sausages available in the park, but free hot water is plentiful 🎒Gear: Long down coat + hat + waterproof gloves, kids should have high-top shoes and shoe covers 💡Tips: Follow the official "Wawu Mountain Scenic Area" real-time monitoring, plan your visit when it snows!