Qingyun Lake Snow Residence Condenses Rime, Yabuli's Winter Charm Intoxicates the Cold River

In winter, the remnants of the Changbai Mountains transform Yabuli's Qingyun Lake into a secret icy wonderland. This land, once a royal hunting ground, was originally called "Yabloni" in Russian, meaning "orchard." Now, dressed in silver during the severe cold, the lakeside cottages and rime complement each other, creating the most enchanting winter scenery in the northern country. At dawn, thin mist rises from the surface of Qingyun Lake. The severe cold of minus twenty degrees causes the water vapor to crystallize into frost, covering the pine branches and willow tips along the shore. The rime blooms like jade flowers; among the jade trees and branches, ice crystals refract tiny golden lights in the morning sun, as if coating the forest with a layer of glaze. The wooden cottages by the lake stand quietly in the snow, their red lacquered doors contrasting with the white snow. Smoke curls gently from the chimneys, spreading pale mist in the crisp air, intertwining with the lake fog to form a gauzy veil. It feels like a mountain dwelling scene left by the pioneers of Northeast China, hiding the folk warmth of "gathering around the stove to chat." Walking along the lake, the snow underfoot crunches softly, harmonizing with the wind in the forest. The rime hanging on the branches changes endlessly—some like silver needles hanging down, others like jade chrysanthemums in full bloom. When sunlight penetrates, it turns into countless dancing light spots. In the distance, the silhouette of Dagua Kui Mountain appears faintly through the snowy mist. This mountain, bearing memories of polar scientific training and skiing competitions, forms a wonderful contrast with the tranquil lake scene before you—on one side, the passion of winter sports; on the other, the leisurely elegance of the rime-covered mountain residence. At noon, the rime gradually melts, and the ice crystals dripping onto the lake surface create tiny ripples, reflecting the silhouette of the cottages and the deep blue sky. Occasionally, visitors stop by the shore, either photographing the magnificent rime or quietly admiring the snowy lake scenery. Though the air is cold, it irresistibly draws people into this purity and tranquility. Winter in Yabuli is never monotonous white; it is the sparkling white of rime, the azure blue of the sky, and the warm red of the cottages, weaving the richest winter tapestry that embodies the resilience of the pioneers of Northeast China and the grandeur of northern landscapes. This coexistence of ice, snow, and culture in winter charm requires no distant search. Staying in a warm villa in Yabuli allows you to conveniently encounter the rime wonder of Qingyun Lake and the peaceful serenity of the mountains and forests, making Yabuli’s winter romance the most unforgettable snowy memory of your journey.