Arxan Winter Escape Plan: Step into an Ice and Snow Fairy Tale and a Morning Mist Wonderland!

📍Arxan National Forest Park 🚗 Travel Tips: It is recommended to charter a car or drive yourself, about 1.5 hours by car from Arxan City ✨Must-Do Three Essentials✨ 1️⃣ Morning Mist at Wusulangzi Lake Stake out at 5 AM! When the morning mist meets the first snow, it feels like stepping into an ink painting. The mist rising from the lake and the rime on the forest intertwine, making every shot a masterpiece (⚠️ Requires temperatures below -20℃) 2️⃣ The Wonder of the Unfrozen River A magical river that doesn’t freeze even at -40℃! The riverbanks are lined with rime forests, steam rises from the river surface, and cattle often drink in the mist, creating a full winter wonderland vibe (📸 Shooting against the light at 3 PM is super dreamy) 3️⃣ Tuofengling Heavenly Lake A blue ice secret realm! After the volcanic crater lake freezes, it looks like a giant sapphire, surrounded by birch trees covered in rime. The aerial view is absolutely stunning (💡 Requires a 40-minute hike on the boardwalk, wear anti-slip shoes!) 🔥 Hidden Photo Spots ▫️ Southeast viewing platform of Wusulangzi Lake: a combo of morning mist + golden sunrise mountain ▫️ Bend of the Unfrozen River: capture cattle and sheep with steam in the frame ▫️ West side of Tuofengling Heavenly Lake: diagonal composition of rime forest and ice lake 🍲 Heartwarming Food ▪️ Mountain wild iron pot stew: sauerkraut and pork hot pot with frozen tofu ▪️ Mongolian-style milk tea house: salty milk tea + fried rice, warm your hands while taking photos ▪️ Snowfield barbecue: who understands the joy of eating lamb skewers in the icy snow! ⚠️ Anti-Freeze Guide 1. Stick a warm patch on your phone! Low temperatures will shut it down instantly 2. Wear waterproof boots! Snow can reach up to your calves 3. Carry a thermos! There is no hot water supply in the scenic area