The Hidden Secret of Western Sichuan: Honghaizi Pilgrimage

A must-visit in a lifetime: Kangding Honghaizi 🌊 The blue tear between snowy mountains and sea of clouds! 💙 Stunning Reasons Honghaizi must be legendary! The melting ice and snow create a blue so deep it shakes your heart, with snowy mountains reflected like a fairyland. Every shot looks like a masterpiece! 🚗 Transportation Info 📍 Address: Yala Township, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province 🚙 For more accurate navigation, search "Jiaxiala"! It’s a 30-minute drive from Kangding Airport and 1.5 hours direct from Xinduqiao. ⏰ Opening Hours Open year-round from 08:00 to 18:00 (morning visits recommended for better lighting) 📸 Two Iconic Photo Spots 1️⃣ Lakeside Prayer Flags Colorful prayer flags + deep blue lake + snowy mountain backdrop, birthplace of stunning ethnic-style photos! 2️⃣ Wetland Boardwalk A winding wooden boardwalk stretching into the lake’s center, perfect for shots with the theme "Walking Toward the Snowy Mountains" ⚠️ Practical Tips • Altitude 4200 meters! Prepare oxygen tanks in advance • It’s windy by the lake, remember to wear a hat • Remember to get approval for drone photography • The frozen lake in winter is even more magical 🏔️ Nearby Activities • 15 minutes to Stidingcuo to see Gongga Snow Mountain • Stop by Kangding Airport’s Rainbow Road on the way 📝 Real Experience The lake’s blue is unreal! Like a spilled palette of paint, the snowy mountain reflections are so clear they bring tears, but the wind is really strong!