In the immortal mountain of Shu, look for the last hibernation place at 30 degrees north latitude in the tile house on the clouds

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Updated: 2025.04.05

Many immortal mountains in Sichuan

For

example, this

one,

it is sometimes covered with ice-hanging misty forests

sometimes it freezes the falling waterfalls into blue ice

and sometimes it decorates

the

secret place of the mountains

with heavy snow It

is Noah's Ark on the clouds

- Wawu Mountain

When the wind in March brings the spring letter, Chengdu is hazy for half a month, The weather forecast icon rarely lit up for two days of small sun

On a rare weekend, I didn't want to be a special force, so I arranged a relaxing itinerary for two days and one night in Wawu Mountain: private bath, rime, snow-capped mountains, forests, and food

Happily set off

Cold pile of snow after spring

For

a time

there was no difference between the southern country and the northern border

Live in the quiet of the mountains

and

forests Watch the steaming mist spread over the bluestone pavement

soaking the entire trail into a flowing Wizard of Oz

Where the flowing clouds rest,

the emerald lake surrounds Wawu Mountain

and the snow-capped peaks are cut into half and the ink is hung in the sky

The scent of nuts permeates the moss

The

elves in the forest flash from the shadows of the trees

and with a bang

, they

bulge into clouds in their cheek pouches and flash back quickly

Twilight descends over the ancient town of Liujiang

Orange light strips wander along the green tiles

specimen of time that dyes the corners of the thousand-year-old eaves into amber

At 2830 meters

fir branches hold the remaining snow

hold the final coronation ceremony for Dongzheng

Gentle poetry in the shimmering place

The

air outside the car window is wrapped in the freshness of pine needles and dew, making the breath light

Finally

, After passing the 7th hairpin bend

, this lake, held in the palm of the hand by the mountains, is welcoming travelers from afar with her characteristic

gentleness

When the

altitude rises to a thousand meters, the clouds begin to perform slow-motion animations, and a second ago it was a thick fog like a milk river, and in the blink of an eye, it was pulled into strands of cotton wool by the mountain wind, revealing the silver spires of the snow-capped peaks in the distance

This is the first time I have come to Wawu Mountain, it turns out that this place is named because of the type, according to legend, Wawu Mountain is the place where Nuwa refined stones to make up for the sky, and the ancient Shu king silkworm congs once taught the people to raise silkworms here, Buried here after his death, it is the place where Lao Tzu attained enlightenment, the birthplace of Taoism, the place where Deng Tong minted, and the place where the oldest Qingqiang ethnic group thrived

. In

addition, Wawu Mountain can be called the "double crown" of the plant world, every spring and summer, 47 species of native rhododendrons bloom one after another, crimson umbrella rhododendrons, bright white ear-leaved rhododendrons, and delicate pink-backed rhododendrons decorate the mountains and fields into a fantasy sea of flowers, where more than 60% of the country's rhododendron varieties are concentrated, and are known as the "world rhododendron kingdom" by botanists

Yanu Lake, also known as Wawushan Reservoir, is an alpine lake formed after the completion of Wawushan Hydropower Station in 2007, which overlooks Wawushan Mountain. One of the best viewpoints to enjoy the whole view of Wawu Mountain

The lake surface is like an overturned glass cup, and the broken gold-like light spots gently sway with the ripples

In the distance, the snow top of Wawu Mountain is reflected in the water, and the shadows of the mountains and clouds overlap, and it is impossible to tell whether the mountains are in the clouds or the clouds fall at the bottom of the lake

Tile House on the Clouds|Winter love song at the top of the snow and mist

Arrive at Wawu Mountain at nine o'clock, because it is the off-season, there are not many tourists, directly swipe your ID card, enter the scenic spot with reservation information

Wawu Mountain is a very mature scenic spot Due to the heavy snow, the Jinhuaqiao ropeway ticket in the first section of the scenic spot is compulsory to purchase

The

mountain scenery of the first section of the ropeway has faded from the snow, and it is not possible to see the appearance of winter at all, but the blooming Gongtong flowers bring a full spring atmosphere

When the ice age plants 3 million years ago became extinct one after another, Wawu Mountain provided a natural shelter for these rare species, achieving the reputation of " the hometown of China's pigeon flowers", and was recognized by the international academic community as a holy place for studying the origin of angiosperms in the world

The

mountain breeze in early March was wrapped in wet grass and trees, blowing in through the square window of the cable car, and the green rock wall seemed to have not yet adapted to the rhythm of spring, and it was cold

The cable car ran over the support, and I knew that I was one step closer to Wawu Mountain

There is no crowd in the peak season, but the waiting room of the cable car transfer adds a touch of Japanese gentleness, and the sunlight cuts diagonally into the glass house, casting beautiful light and shadow on the walls and seats

Out of the cable car station, the weather is still cloudy and empty, I know that the climate on the mountain is changeable, but I still can't help but worry that what I see is not as expected, But before I could feel melancholy, I was attracted all the attention of the Tibetan chieftain monkeys

, or a family of three snuggled up and sold cuteness, or two of them scratched their backs in groups, and there were even naughty little monkeys who were just full moon jumping up and down

As I

walked, there was a sudden rustling sound from the eaves, and several half-sized monkeys hung upside down, frightening the little sister beside me to scream and run away

Farewell to the promenade and walk out, it is a large square where you can play in the snow, and the corridor pavilion and archway where you rest are covered with thick snow, I think this is my concrete picture of winter

Many tourists bring their own skis, which are not only used as tools for children to play in the snow and ride, but also as mobile suitcases

From the Jinhuaqiao Ropeway to the second section of the ropeway, the magic of the alternation of winter and spring suddenly appeared, the remaining snow on the back side has not yet melted, and the sunny slope is already a sea of mountains and forests

The

car climbed, the clouds and mist became thinner and thinner, and suddenly, after passing through a layer of mist, it suddenly opened

Looking down the mountain, it has become a snow wonderland, The amazement of being in the clouds seems to have no precise words to describe

the rolling

mountains in front of my eyes and behind me, covered with snow, and the mountain peaks in the distance, lingering in the sea of clouds, like a fairyland

If at this time, the southern country and the northern border cannot be distinguished, savor

the

snow scenery here is still different from the rough and heroic in the north, with a graceful and delicate beauty, Every corner is full of poetry

The

sun at ten o'clock shines on the snow, and the sunglasses can't block the reflection in all directions, but I still want to try to open my eyes and collect the beautiful scenery in my mind

The walking trail at the top of the mountain is a loop of about 6-8km, you can add or decrease the attractions according to your own situation, here is a small tip: in the case of heavy fog on the top of the mountain, it is recommended to go to the right to the Mandarin Duck Pond to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the ice lake; In good weather, it is recommended to go left to the Rhododendron Garden and the first line of the Xianger Villa Trail

So we stepped on the snow path compacted by our predecessors to the rhododendron garden, which is the first observation deck

The

snow along the road made a snorting sound under our feet, and we didn't feel it when we went forward. From the side, I saw that the thickness was about 30cm, and then I was surprised to realize that it was not a low fence on the road

"Look!The red scarf at the front of the team suddenly pointed to the right

The

horizontal branch of an old red pine suddenly bounced upwards, and the snow cloak-sized snow fell with a bang, falling into splashing silver sand on the slope, and the broken snow foam fluttered into the back of the neck, causing the crowd to laugh and scream, adding a lot of fun to the hiking road

The

trees on the mountain are quite impressive, and

there are many different forms of

people in the mountains and rivers, and they will naturally become open

With

the blessing of God's perspective, the flat-topped cliffs of Wawu Mountain, covered with snow all year round, crash into the eye like a suspended Noah's Ark, which is the last hibernation place at 30° north latitude

Looking west, you can vaguely see the jagged silhouette of Gongga Sacred Mountain

· Rhododendron Garden

Although the rhododendron garden at this moment is not as brilliant as purple and red, it is covered with a limited edition ice and snow costume that is more amazing than flowers

. The sea of clouds is flowing on the edge of Table Mountain at its own rhythm

is also the best viewing platform to watch the sunrise and the sea of clouds, and many tourists choose to live on the top of the mountain or climb at night, just for the shock of the moment of dawn

From a

distance, in the arc of the snow-crushed fir branches, there is an ochre wooden house half-covered, as if it is a toy placed by a child next to the Christmas gingerbread house

The snow on the ground was rustling by the sun, which was very easy to shape, and I couldn't help but leave a lot of "sculptures"

·

After

more than an hour of stopping and walking, we arrived at Xianger Villa, which is a comprehensive visitor center and equivalent to a supply station, with meals, accommodation and a ski resort

I also met a little squirrel here, he seemed to have long been accustomed to the feeding of tourists, he was not afraid of people at all, and he stretched out his little paws to pick up melon seeds and did not run away in a hurry

After feeding the little squirrels, it's time for us to have a full meal, there are different soup pots to choose from, the weather is cold outside, and the special curabs in the house are fragrant

Bamboo chopsticks pick up the cooked pork ribs, dip them in the water dish and roll them, and iron the warmth from the tip of the tongue all the way to the bottom of the stomach

The plank road to Lanxi Waterfall was temporarily closed because the snow broke the branches, so we walked along the loop towards the Yuanyang Pond

The

plank road winds into the depths of the rime, the snow-covered wooden fence and the moss-mottled fir

reflect the

whole plank road is quiet, It seems that one more sound will startle the remaining snow on the branches

The

further west you go, the more sunlight you have, and you can clearly feel that the snow under your feet is melting at an accelerated pace, and the sound of stepping on the snow begins to have a wet echo

Soon after walking out, you will arrive at the Mandarin Duck Pond, and the fork in the road can also lead to the Taiqing Palace, and the palace surrounded by forests and seas looks particularly solemn and quiet, and the snow is thickly placed on the raised eaves, as if it will not be able to bear

it in the next second

· Mandarin Duck Pond

the folds of the flat-topped plateau of Wawu Mountain, there is this bowl-shaped depression, which undertakes the clouds and mist and collects starlight

The

scattered springs are breathing holes in the depths of the earth, In winter, they condense into a huge glacial lake, keeping the secret of spring

for the earth

The snow piles up a fluffy edge on the shore, and occasionally pine towers fall, bouncing on the ice and rolling towards the opposite shore

as if to indicate the awakening of the ice lake

When I got off the cable car, I encountered heavy fog, but suddenly I saw the "Buddha's Light" wrapping the shadow of our carriage forward

On the cloud screen, rainbow-colored light flowed around the shadow of the box, and this winter sunny day limited gift lasted less than 1 minute, and when the cable car pierced the lower edge of the clouds, the soap bubbles that were punctured by the Buddha light statue suddenly dissipated, but this was enough to fill my expectations for Wawu Mountain

Looking back at the top of the mountain that gradually disappeared into the clouds, I suddenly remembered the silver hairpin that was not sent out in "Snow Country"

Perhaps what we are chasing is never the snow itself, but those desires that are becoming clearer and clearer in the cold - the awe of pure beauty, the cherishing of fleeting, and the desire to go to the mountains and seas that are still hot in the cold of spring

Hot springs meet mountain mist

Regarding accommodation, we stayed in Hongya County one night in advance, and we didn't have to get up too early to go to Wawu Mountain, about 50km away from Wawu Mountain Scenic Area. A foot of oil goes straight, this time in the forest homestay where I have been planting grass before, bubble in private soup, feed the sika deer, and have a good rest

The

staff who received us also said that it was the best day in the past two weeks: "You all came just in time, and the miasma in the mountains caused the rain to soak for half a month, and they were all condensed in this snow tire.

He was right, the wind that came in when he opened the door was wrapped in the wetness of the velvet texture, but it saved me, a rhinitis patient who had been tormented by the northern heating for many years, and my usually dry nasal cavity was like moss soaked in the morning fog at the moment, moist and not damp

The

biggest feature of the homestay is the glass wooden house they built on the edge of the cliff, a whole sense of secularity hidden in the city, especially the perspective of no god, which is more quiet

Because the window view in winter is not so good, we chose a more comfortable courtyard view

In the

afternoon leisure time, prepare a cup of tea around the stove

and

pick out a few pieces of olive charcoal from the rattan basket, and the walnut-sized charcoal cubes collide with the sound of Qingyue in the palm of your hand. As soon as the pine wood Akiko approached the hearth, a wisp of green smoke rose

The

first tea soup was rolling in the pot, and the walnuts, longan, etc. with tea were laid out on the baking net

When the

amber tea soup was put into the cup, the debris floated and sank in the ripples, which was also quite Zen

The

fawn has long been accustomed to guests, and when it sees guests coming, it will get out of the deer pen and bow to you at 90 degrees

When feeding it fresh branches and leaves in the distance, it will rub its wet nose against my palm, which is an indescribable healing

The

next morning light is faint, After a good night's sleep, I was woken up by the birdsong in the forest, and hurriedly got up to look at the weather, great, it was a good weather with a clear sky

and even the

firs on the ridge in the distance could be seen clearly, such a good visibility, this trip to Wawu Mountain to find snow, it was coming

Liujiang Ancient Town|The old dream of fireworks in the depths of time

On the way back, passing through the ancient town of Liujiang , it was getting late, and the night covered the entire ancient town with charming blues, and the stilt buildings had picked up lanterns and given Liujiang is inlaid with gold rim

I thought it was just a place to rest, but I was hit by the night view here

The warm yellow lights sway between the ancient pavilions, and the leisurely light strips outline the outline of the cornices and arches, with light and shadow, and the sparkling river water reflects each other, like a beautiful ink painting that accidentally fell into, filling the heart with a full mouth and intoxicated and not knowing the way back

I found a restaurant that made special fish, and the heels that had been blistered on foot instantly sank into the gentle country of bamboo chairs, and the steaming meal dispelled the chill of winter

And fatigue also turned into appetite at this moment, and I feasted

After dinner, I walked along the river and enjoyed the rare comfort of the weekend

Looking at the leisurely people in the ancient town, I suddenly realized, The meaning of travel is not only to enjoy the scenery, but also to experience different rhythms of life and feel the unique humanistic atmosphere of each place

When the car slowly drove away, the beautiful scenery wrapped in silver still flashed back in my mind, and the laughter in the snow, the magnificent snow scenery overlooking from the observation deck, seemed to be still in front of me

In the busy daily life, we always need such a moment, away from the hustle and bustle, devote ourselves to nature, life needs to leave blank space and exploration, to discover the beauty of the unknown, accumulate the strength to continue to move forward

Embarking on the road back, my heart is full of nostalgia, but also with new strength, looking forward to the next unexpected encounter with the beauty

Chengdu's winter is always covered with gray and white filters, and it is necessary to save enough luck to be able to encounter a transparent sunny day, this long-planned snow chasing action, stuck Chengdu The last sunny window of winter, just right

Tips: Guide to dry goods

1. Traffic guide

By car: From Chengdu , the whole journey is about 180 kilometers, and it takes 3-4 hours to drive .Take the Beijing-Kunming Expressway to Guanghong Expressway, and then follow the navigation prompts. Please note that there are many curves on the mountain road, and there may be dark ice in winter, so be careful when driving and prepare snow chains in advance

Public

transportation: You can take the shuttle bus to Hongya at Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station or Shiyangchang Bus Station, and then transfer from Hongya to the special bus in Wawu Mountain Scenic Area. Although it takes a little longer, it is also a comfortable choice to enjoy the scenery along the way

2. Accommodation suggestions

Hotels

in the scenic area: The location is excellent, and you can enjoy the scenery when you go out. When you open the curtains in the early morning, you will see the mountains wrapped in silver, as if you are in an ice and snow fairy tale. However, the price is relatively high, and you need to book in advance on holidays

&Bs outside the scenic spot: The surrounding homestays are more cost-effective, you can experience the local customs, you can choose the surrounding Yanu Lake, Qiliping, Liujiang Ancient Town, etc.

3. Catering strategy

Food in the scenic area: There are many food stalls on the mountain, grilled sausages, corn, hot drinks, etc. can quickly replenish energy, and there are also restaurants in Xianger Villa that provide stir-fries, soup pots, 50 per capita - 80 yuan. The taste is decent, mainly in the convenience

of food outside the scenic spot: Hongya County and Liujiang Ancient Town have many delicacies, Hongya's rattan pepper bowl chicken, fresh and spicy, one bite is super satisfying; The charred elbows and elegant fish casserole in Liujiang Ancient Town are worth trying

4. Tips for playing

Warmth measures: The temperature on the mountain in winter is as low as minus, so be sure to bring a thick down jacket, warm gloves, scarf, and snow boots. It is best to prepare a warm baby and stick it to the body and soles of the feet to keep warm all day.

Take photos and check in: Wawu Mountain is full of beautiful scenery, the Xianger Villa on the top of the mountain, the Mandarin Duck Pond, and the Jinhua Bridge below the mountain are excellent photo spots. Of course, it is more important to pay attention to the weather, travel on sunny days, and double the beautiful scenery