Mainland version of Sailimu Lake

South Tian Lake Wonderland Walking Guide! I’ve discovered a hidden paradise near Chongqing✨

🌈 Reasons to visit
The backyard garden of the Fog City! A blue tear lake at 1800 meters altitude! The Chongqing version of "Little Switzerland" lives up to its name⛰️

📍 Detailed address
Xiannv Lake Town, Fengdu County, Chongqing (2.5 hours drive from the main city)

🕙 Opening hours
Peak season: 10.18-02.28 (9:00-17:30)
Off-season: Open all day (perfect for summer cooling!)

🚗 Transportation tips
1️⃣ Self-drive: Navigate to "Fengdu Nantian Lake Scenic Area," good road conditions
2️⃣ High-speed rail: Chongqing North Station → Fengdu Station (1h) + 40 minutes taxi
⚠️ Many mountain roads, experienced drivers recommended

🔥 Must-visit spots
1️⃣ Nantian Lake Mirror Lake
Fall into the embrace of the blue tears! The lake water is so blue it looks filtered💧
📸 Tips: The light is softest from 3-5 pm, perfect for reflection shots

2️⃣ Lakeside Forest Boardwalk
Oxygen-rich hiking trail! Pass through the original fir forest🌲
High chance to encounter squirrels! Remember to bring nuts to feed them~

🌟 Hidden activities
✔️ Lakeside camping: Official campsite offers tent rentals
✔️ Winter skiing: Ski resort open from December to February, rare in Chongqing
✔️ Stargazing: Low light pollution, Milky Way visible to the naked eye in summer

🍢 Food recommendations
▫️ Highland potato rice: A must-order at the farmhouses near the scenic area entrance
▫️ Cured pork rib soup pot: Cooked with mountain spring water, incredibly delicious!
▫️ Wild mushroom hotpot: Seasonal ingredient from June to August

💣 Hard lessons learned
❗️ Huge temperature difference! Bring a jacket even in summer
❗️ Weather changes rapidly, raincoat more practical than umbrella
❗️ Weekend accommodations are tight, book two weeks in advance