Unlock the stunning secret world of ice and snow glass!

❄️【Introduction: Ice and Snow Yaochi】 "Huanglong," the "Heavenly Pool on Earth," sheds the crowds in winter and transforms into a tranquil ice and snow fairyland. When the travertine terraces are dressed in silver, thousands of colorful pools still shimmer with blue, green, and pale yellow light beneath the ice, like the frozen breath of the earth. On clear days after snow, the water, frost, snowy mountains, and pine forests intertwine, creating a visual feast far more breathtaking than the peak season, reserved only for the brave. 🕘【Best Time to Visit】 ▪️ Winter viewing period: Late December - early March ▪️ Daily recommendation: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (best light, slightly warmer temperatures) ▪️ Weather key: Choose clear weather; the second and third days after snow are the golden window ▪️ Park opening: Some boardwalks may be closed in winter; follow the park’s daily announcements 💰【Winter Expenses】 🎫 Tickets: Off-season 60 RMB (peak season 170 RMB) 🚠 Cable car: 80 RMB one way (strongly recommended in winter to save energy and time) 🏨 Accommodation: 150-300 RMB/night in Chuanzhusi Town at the mountain base, or inns in Songpan Ancient Town 🚗 Transportation: Private car from Chengdu for a 3-day tour costs about 1200-1500 RMB per person 💎【Three Core Experiences】 1️⃣ Five-Color Pools · Neon Under Ice · The Five-Color Pools at 3,576 meters elevation show blue-green gradients beneath thin ice · Best view: Shoot from the viewing platform to capture snow on the pool edges and reflections of distant fir trees · Timing secret: At noon when sunlight hits directly, the ice partially melts, making colors most vivid 2️⃣ Golden Sands · Jade Belt Texture · The world’s largest travertine terrace forms milky white "ice rivers" embedded with emerald pools · Hiking tip: Walk down the wooden boardwalk; strong ice reflections require sunglasses 3️⃣ Frozen Waterfalls · Dynamic Freeze · From the Welcome Pool to the Bathing Cave, waterfalls freeze into blue ice pillars alongside flowing turquoise water · Safety tip: Do not approach the ice waterfalls; shoot safely from the viewing platform 🚗【Transportation Guide】 · Self-drive: Chengdu to Songpan about 6 hours; winter requires snow chains · Private/custom tours (recommended): ✅ Professional drivers skilled in icy mountain roads ✅ Combine with Jiuzhaigou and Munigou for a loop route ✅ Provide oxygen tanks, crampons, and other winter gear · Public transport: From Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station to Songpan, then local transfers (reduced winter schedules) 🎒【Winter Survival Guide】 ▫️ High altitude: Over 3500 meters; bring Rhodiola, oxygen tanks, avoid running ▫️ Warm gear: Waterproof hiking boots + crampons, warm hat, gloves, scarf (protect your respiratory tract) ▫️ Photography gear: Polarizing filter to reduce ice glare, wide-angle lens for panoramas ▫️ Energy supplies: Chocolate, thermos (hot water available in the park) 📸【Photography Tips】 • Shoot the Five-Color Pools in morning light for the richest colors • Use snow piles by the pools as foreground to add depth • Ice reflections act as natural reflectors to brighten portraits --- 🌨️ Winter Huanglong is a silent and grand geological poem. When the colorful pools quietly breathe beneath the ice and snow, and your footprints become the only marks on the snow, you will understand—the beauty of the extreme cold is reserved for those who dare to step into winter.