Lesser-known Snow Viewing Spots Near Chengdu｜Shifang Zhongding Temple

🌄Introduction: Hongxia Valley-Zhongding Temple Provincial Tourism Resort is located in Shifang, Deyang, Sichuan Province, 2 hours' drive from Chengdu. The scenic area is 1,570 meters above sea level, with an average annual temperature of 16°C. The resort is surrounded by peaks and dense vegetation, with a forest coverage rate of over 90%. Combined with the natural scenery of cranes, bells, and pines, as well as a deep gorge of more than 20 kilometers, it is a unique scenic area for leisure and snow viewing in winter. 🚙Navigation: Zhongding Temple, Shifang ☃️Recommended activities: Snow viewing, snow play, metasequoia forest, rime, forest hiking, and if you're lucky, you can see squirrels in the metasequoia forest. 🐿️ Few people, free, pet-friendly. ☀️Recommended time: 3-5 hours 👍Pros: 👌1. Close to Chengdu, good road conditions, direct access 👌2. 🈚Free admission, cost-effective, parking CNY 10 👌3. Complete facilities around the scenic area, 🈶free public toilets, 🈶various snack stalls and farmhouses, 🈶accommodation 👉Cons: ❄️1. The last section of the road to the mountain top is a bit steep, so please drive safely if you have never driven on mountain roads. ❄️2. In winter, be careful of icy and slippery roads. If the mountain road is icy, there will be control at the entrance to the mountain. It is not recommended to continue up the mountain without snow chains. ✨TIPS✨: ✔️1. If it snows heavily, it is recommended to bring crampons for snow viewing. ✔️2. It is recommended to leave early in the morning on holidays to avoid traffic jams. The mountain road is two lanes, and it is easy to get stuck in traffic when there are many people. ✔️3. If you are taking your children to play in the snow, bring an extra set of clothes and pants, as the snow will wet them. ✔️4. It is recommended to wear outdoor clothing, which is breathable and not stuffy, and prevents snow from soaking your clothes and pants. ✔️Bring duck clips and sleds for your children to play in the snow.