Guan'egou Winter 1-Day Tour Ice Waterfall and Snow Scenery Complete Guide

1. Basic Information Overview Starting Point: Dangchang County Town (recommended departure at 8 AM to avoid crowds) Core Attractions: Guanzhu Gou Ice Waterfall Cluster → Eman Gou Snow Scenery → Tianchi Frozen Lake Total Duration: About 8 hours (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Average Budget: (including transportation, tickets, and light meals) Best Time: December to February (ice waterfalls are most complete, snow scenery is at its peak) Essential Items: Anti-slip crampons, warm down jacket, touchscreen gloves, thermos cup (temperature -10℃ to 2℃) 2. 1-Day Golden Route (No detours) 08:00-09:00 Dangchang → Guan'egou (Transportation + Duration) Route: Dangchang County Town → Guan'egou Scenic Area, 30 km, 1 hour, fully paved road, accessible by regular car Transportation Options: ✅ Self-drive: Fuel cost about yuan, free parking at the scenic area ✅ Carpool: One-way per person (available at Dangchang Bus Station, minimum 4 people) ✅ Charter: Full day (5-seater car, including driver waiting time) Duration: 1 hour (including warm-up break) 09:30-11:30 Guanzhu Gou Ice Waterfall Cluster (Winter Highlight) Tickets: (Winter discounted price, half price for students/seniors) Activity Guide: ✅ Main Highlights: Jiudiequan Ice Waterfall (30-meter drop, dense ice pillars), Tianpu Ice Hanging (like crystal curtains) ✅ Photo Tips: Wear a red jacket for contrast with the ice waterfall, use the “fresh cool color filter” on your phone for clearer ice surface ✅ Must-rent Gear: Crampons (thin ice on the boardwalk, anti-slip essential) ✅ Avoid Pitfalls: Stay on the main boardwalk, do not stray off the path (undeveloped areas have snow hazards) Duration: 2 hours (including photos and hiking) 12:00-13:00 Light Meal Near Scenic Area (Energy Replenishment) Dining Options: ✅ Farmhouse Restaurant at Scenic Area Entrance: Potato paste, stir-fried cured meat with bracken, average cost per person ✅ Bring Your Own Snacks: Chocolate, energy bars (time-saving, suitable for tight schedules) Note: Farmhouse dishes are generous; for two people, ordering one meat and one vegetable dish is enough to avoid waste 13:30-15:00 Eman Gou Snow Scenery + Tianchi Frozen Lake Highlights: Snow-covered forest, frozen lake, like a fairy tale winter wonderland Activity Guide: ✅ Tianchi Frozen Lake: Take photos of “people standing on ice looking at snow-capped mountains,” ice is solid and safe to walk on (stay away from edges) ✅ Snow Hiking: Walk along the wooden boardwalk through snowy forest, capture close-ups of “snow branches against the sky,” easy to get great shots ✅ Duration: 1.5 hours (including photos and leisurely stroll) 15:30-16:30 Return to Dangchang County Town Return via the original route; temperatures drop sharply at dusk, return early to avoid icy roads