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A long-planned snow country invitation to
Chengdu's winter is always ambiguous,
damp and cold fog clings to the window lattice
, but it never refuses to fulfill a happy snow
But the city of Chengdu is full of attraction, and
just one hot pot
can make me come back again and again
Late at night after working overtime, I first encountered Wawu Mountain in PYQ - the snow covered the table-like mountaintops,
the icefall hung like a frozen galaxy hanging on the dark cliff, and the girl in a black coat stood in the rime forest, with fine stars falling on her shoulders. At that moment, I suddenly understood the throbbing of Yasunari Kawabata's pen "Passing through the long tunnel of the county border is the snow country".
This mountain, which geologists call "Noah's Ark above the clouds", has so many reasons to go: it is only three hours' drive from Chengdu, but it seems to fold another time and space;
It does not need to challenge steep altitudes, and the flat top is like a carpet carefully ironed by the gods; What's more, when the city fictionalizes the four seasons in the air-conditioned room, the winter here still maintains its ancient and honest form - the sound of snow falling on the fir branches, the cracks in the ice in the moonlight, are all epic poems that the years dare not tamper with.
The night before leaving, I stuffed my suitcase with a woolen scarf and an old camera. Perhaps our obsession with chasing snow is just a desire to catch a glimpse of the clarity of the world when it first opened on a pure white canvas.
Here is a collection of natural poetics
and snow Stepping into Wawu Mountain, it seems to have strayed into a forgotten ice and snow wonderland
In the distance, the unique top of Table Mountain is gently covered with snow, just like a white carpet carefully laid out by nature, which contrasts with the blue sky like a jewel, outlining a pure and magnificent picture.The sun pours in, and the snow reflects fine light, like countless diamonds shimmering, which makes people dizzy and fascinated
, and the trees next to the plank road become snow elves, and the branches are bent by the snow, forming a natural arc, each of which is like a carefully carved work of art. Occasionally, snowflakes fall down, like light feathers, quietly blending into this white world.
When the cable car penetrated the last layer of clouds and mist
, Wawu Mountain finally unveiled it
, and only then did I understand that the definition
of "the world's largest table mountain" in textbooks is far less than the shock
of witnessing it with my own eyes
When the drone took off,
I saw that the entire mountain range seemed to be cut off
by a giant axe, and the romantic sea of clouds held up an ice and snow plateau
with a radius of 11 square kilometers
Walking along the winding plank road, there is a "creaking" sound under your feet, like snow whispering the story of winter. At this time, the world seemed to be quiet, and only his own heartbeat blended with the snowy scene. The snow scenery in front of you is a beautiful picture gifted by nature, a pure poem precipitated by the years, so that everyone who comes here is intoxicated in this dreamy snow scene, unwilling to wake up, but only willing to imprint this beauty deeply in the bottom of their hearts.
Five Moments of Rime Notes Not to Be Missed on Wawu Mountain
The rhododendron forest at six o'clock in the morning is the secret theater of the lone traveler. The night snow is fresh, each branch is wrapped in a translucent ice shell, and fine snow falls when the wind passes, like unsealing a letterhead from the Arctic. Occasionally, early jays skim the branches, and the fallen snow foam floats in the beams, making people suspect that they have broken into the wardrobe secret realm of "The Chronicles of Narnia".
the Sea of Clouds Apocalypse
At noon, I walked to Xiang'er Villa, and suddenly saw the mountains floating and sinking in the milky white ocean like islands and reefs. When the clouds and waves surged, they engulfed the railings of the plank road, and walking in the middle gave birth to a trance of volleying in the air. An old man set up a drawing board to apply watercolor, and cobalt blue and titanium dioxide were smeared on the paper, but it was never less than 1/10,000 of the weather in front of him.
Icefall Chronicles
Lanxi Waterfall is a rhapsody of the Milky Way in summer, but it becomes a silent glass sculpture in winter. The 100-meter-high ice curtain hangs down from the cliff, and when the sunlight penetrates, it reflects the blue of peacock feathers. Unfortunately, there was fog on the mountain when I reached the icefall, and I couldn't see anything, which can be regarded as Wawu Mountain sending me an invitation to meet next time!
Yanu Lake Before the morning fog
breaks through the dawn, Yanu Lake is a silver mirror with magic. Stepping on the snow-covered lake, the ice made a crisp sound on the soles of the boots, as if stepping on the hidden pulse of the earth. When the mountain ridge on the east side of the Chaoyang Kiss, the fog rises from the center of the lake, and the redwood forest on the other side gradually develops, like a wet version of the photo that is developing, and there are live broadcast images of various scenic spots in the mini program of Wawu Mountain, I saw the appearance of Yanu Lake in the blue sky, but when I arrived, the fog rose, and there was a different scenery
2. Taiqing Palace prays
for blessings On the top of Wawu Mountain, the Sanqing Hall stands quietly, as if isolated from the hustle and bustle of the world. The cornices and arches are quaint and solemn, carrying the traces of time. Stepping into it, the Sanqing Icon is solemn and solemn, and the whole body exudes divine brilliance, which makes people feel awe. The cigarettes seem to tell the thousand-year-old Taoist heritage, bringing peace and comfort to every visitor.
is the Creator's winter diary, what the
snow of the mountain taught me - hear the echo in the silence
My friends told me a lot of stories about Wawu Mountain: how the lost scientific expedition team followed the footsteps of the snow leopard to escape, how the ranger buried the frozen traveler under the rhododendron tree, and those stories sank into my heart wrapped in pine resin.
The snow of Wawu Mountain never flatters tourists, it falls alone, covering the chisels of trekking poles, restoring the liveliness of human beings to a small chance encounter. When we step on the footprints of our predecessors to the observation deck, aren't we repeating some kind of ancient pilgrimage?
The most memorable thing is the little squirrel in the mountains and forests, it is not afraid of people at all, it naturally comes to you and takes the food you hand it.
Practical Guide to Traveling to Wawu Mountain
Pre-Departure: Attend the appointment with awe
On the eve of leaving, I checked the list repeatedly: crampons, thermos cups, windproof gloves, warm patches...... These objects are just a burden in urban life, but they can weave a warm safety net in the snowy mountains, and when the snow melts at noon, you can still use Da
equipment: if you want to hike, prepare comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes. Bring a power bank to ensure the power of electronic devices, making it easy to take photos and record the beautiful scenery. You can also prepare some energy-boosting snacks, such as chocolate, beef jerky, etc.
ticketing and transportation
Tickets for scenic spots need to be reserved on the official platform in advance, and tickets are free recently. If you go by car, it takes about 3 hours to drive from Chengdu to the foot of the mountain, and you can stop for a while when passing through Hongya County, the road conditions are good, but there are many curves, so you need to pay attention to safety when driving. You can try the bowls of lamb from the old shops on the street, and the spicy aroma of wild peppercorns floats in the soup, which is enough to dispel the chill of the morning.
You can also choose public transportation: Chengdu Xinnanmen Station and Shiyangchang Station have shuttle buses directly to Wawu Mountain Scenic Area, check the shuttle bus time in advance and purchase tickets. After arriving at the scenic spot, you can take the scenic sightseeing bus to various scenic spots.
Note: During the peak tourist season, book tickets and ropeway tickets in advance on the official official account of Wawu Mountain Scenic Area or major tourism platforms to avoid delaying the trip.
the clothing philosophy
mountain often drops below -10°C, but it doesn't have to be wrapped in clumsy cotton balls. Refer to the locals' "onion style wearing": close-fitting quick-drying clothes + fleece liner + windproof down jacket. When walking to Lanxi Waterfall, a girl in Hanfu hid warm pants under her skirt, revealing the cunning of snow boots when her sleeves flew - getting along with nature could have both elegance and practicality.
Accommodation options:
B&Bs near Wawu Mountain are extremely cost-effective, and most of them are more comfortable
than hotels in Chengdu
Itinerary Route
Attractions 1. One-day tour: Take the Jinhuaqiao ropeway up the mountain, and after arriving at Gufoping, transfer to a sightseeing bus to Zhengjue Temple. Depart from Zhengjue Temple, follow the plank road to visit Xiang'er Villa, Mandarin Duck Pond and other scenic spots, and enjoy the natural scenery and rare plants of Wawu Mountain. Finally, take the ropeway down the mountain to end the tour.
2. Two-day tour: On the first day, visit some scenic spots after going up the mountain, and stay in a hotel or homestay in the scenic area at night to experience a quiet night in the mountains. Get up early the next day to watch the sunrise, and then continue to visit other attractions, such as Lanxi Waterfall, Gongtong Forest, etc., to deeply feel the charm of Wawu Mountain.
Then end the literary Chengdu After
ending the trip to Wawu Mountain, don't stay in Chengdu for a day. Feel the cuteness of the city and
the memories of the eastern suburbs: the lucid dream in the rusty time
Walking into this cultural and creative park transformed by a red light tube factory, it is like stepping into the draft of a steampunk painter. the rusty gantry crane hangs in mid-air, and the gears are forever fixed at one dusk in 1972; The graffiti artist painted the panda as a mechanical armor, and a neon tube peeked out from the cracked wall
to use a line from the avant-garde drama floating in the theater next door: "We disassemble the machine to assemble the memory.""Outside the glass curtain wall, girls in Hanfu and skateboarders staggered under the steel frame, like a brief border between two parallel time and space
I like the youthful atmosphere here, I prefer to find a café to be in a daze
Panda Post Office: a slow love letter to time
The green lacquered mailbox on Summer Sock Street still swallows paper letterheads. Here, all emotions are allowed to walk at a speed of 0.3 km/h: postcards with paw print postmarks, letters to themselves ten years later, and even a dried ginkgo leaf with the words "This is autumn in Chengdu in 2023" on the back.
I curled up in a bamboo chair in the corner of the post office in a daze, and the clerk handed me a panda-shaped fire paint seal, and when the wax oil dripped, I vaguely saw the concrete form of the letter from the snow-capped mountains: it was the crisp sound of ice crystal condensation, It is the coolness of the sea of clouds spreading over the fingertips, and it is the smile lines in the corners of the old mother's eyes at the bonfire.
Conclusion: The melting and eternity
of snow
Looking through the photos on the return high-speed train, I found that the most moving thing was not the magnificent snow scenery, but those moments that were accidentally frozen: the crooked snowman on the ice, the fog that could not see the face clearly, and the snow of Wawu Mountain would eventually turn into a stream into the river in the spring, but what the mountains taught me had secretly taken root like seeds under the ice
We go to the snowy mountains, perhaps just to validate some ancient intuition
when humanity temporarily puts aside its ambitions for conquest
When
you look up to nature as an apprentice, those senses dulled by the city will reawaken
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You will hear the faint sound
of rime blooming,
read the verses written by the sea of clouds,
and finally suddenly understand on a frozen morning:
All the journeys of asking about mountains and rivers are ultimately a return to the heart.
Chengdu, will always be at the junction of the snow-capped mountains and red dust, prepare the temperature
of a cup of tea, I think
we will see you again
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