Braving the snow to explore Jinsha Horseshoe Bend and the Thirteen Peaks of Meili, I painted it for you!

Horseshoe Bend is truly breathtakingly beautiful!😍
📍Location: Benzilan Town, Deqin County, Diqing Prefecture, Yunnan Province, at the big bend of the Jinsha River
✨This place is called the "First Bend of the Jinsha River," where the river, shrouded in mist, looks like an emerald necklace—so beautiful it seems unreal! It's recommended to bring a telephoto lens; every shot is a masterpiece📸

But! The Thirteen Peaks of Meili are so aloof!😭
As China's most beautiful snow mountain, the main peak Kawagebo stands at 6,740 meters! I specifically went to:
📍Best viewing spot: Feilai Temple Scenic Area, Deqin County (beside National Highway 214)
🎫Ticket: 40 RMB/person
But it was all white clouds, not a single peak in sight! So I took out my brush and sketched on site to satisfy everyone’s craving～🎨

⚠️Hard-earned tips:
1️⃣ Winter must-have: snow chains! We installed and removed them twice, our hands were frozen stiff🥶 (saw several people slipping)
2️⃣ Recommended to drive a 4WD🚙 + have at least 5 years of driving experience; the mountain roads are narrow and dangerous
3️⃣ October to December is the best viewing period🌅, with a high chance to see the "Sunlight on the Golden Mountain"!

📌Tips:
✅ Altitude over 3,500 meters, watch out for altitude sickness
✅ Bring sunglasses🕶️, the snow glare is very strong
✅ Camera + tripod are essential, time-lapse photography is stunning

Although I didn’t see the full peaks, this mysterious, half-hidden feeling is even more captivating～💫

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