I had a two-way encounter with an otter in Jiuzhaigou on Lunar New Year's Day.

OMG, you guys!! I just got off the high-speed train and received an opening-year gift from nature! I was standing by the Spark Sea when a furry head suddenly popped out of the water—a wild otter holding a fish in its mouth stared at me for 5 seconds!! It turns out that the title "Fairy Tale World" in the Chinese textbook was written by Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area itself.📖 💎【20,000 Steps for the Ultimate Decisive Guide】 ⚠The left branch line is completely frozen❌ The right branch line is the winter beauty! 🚫Routes to avoid: Panda Lake× | Pearl Shoal Beach× (You'll get tired of the icefalls later) 🔥Recommended route: Sword Bamboo Sea→Five Flower Lake (sapphire dropped into a palette)→Mirror Lake (snow mountain reflection in mirror mode)→Nuorilang Waterfall (giant crystal chandelier)→Rhinoceros Lake (golden light in the afternoon)→Shuzheng Lakes (emerald box overturned by God)→Spark Sea (watch out for otters!) 📸 Three Legendary Photo Spots 1⃣ Jiuzhaigou - Five Flower Lake (11:00-12:00) Crouch at the corner of the boardwalk, let the sunlight split the lake water into peacock blue and emerald green, throw your down jacket to your companion, wear a white sweater and kneel on the viewing platform for a top-down shot! 2⃣ Shuzheng Lakes (before 14:30) Use a telephoto lens to frame the azure lakes and prayer wheels together, and take continuous shots the moment the prayer flags are blown by the wind. 3⃣ Spark Sea (15:00-16:00) Shoot the Tibetan villages reflected in the shimmering water, otters often forage near the small waterfall on the right. 👗Tips for Taking Photos in Tibetan Clothing ✔ Choose royal blue/bright red! The contrast with the icefall is stunning. ✔ Choose tassel headwear for dynamic shots while moving. ✔ Rentals at the entrance are 50 yuan/hour, negotiable. 🚄Key Points for High-Speed Rail Travelers Huanglong Jiuzhaigou Station → Direct bus to the scenic area (book in advance!) Arrive at the entrance before 8:00 am to avoid tour groups. Choose Cantonese-style cured meat for self-heating hot pot, it goes perfectly with the snowy scenery. ⚠Hard-Learned Lessons ▫ Wear a furry hat! The plateau wind will blow your mind. ▫ Wear non-slip shoes with V-shaped soles! The Mirror Lake boardwalk is icy and dangerous. ▫ Bring two sets of hand warmers! They're more important for your phone than for you. ▫ Prepare 1 yuan bills! The restroom attendant at Tiger Lake only accepts cash. The moment the sunlight pierced the icy surface of the lake, Millions of years old calcium carbonate began to shimmer at the bottom. This is not a trip, it's like stepping into a glass museum of the gods.✨ (Mr. Otter, please give me another heart next time we meet!)