2025 Western Sichuan Winter Limited Guide: Xiling Ski + Huanglong Blue Ice 5 Days 4 Nights Fairy Trip

5 Western Sichuan Winter Double Scenery Guide is here‼️ Xiling Snow Mountain "City Suburb Ice and Snow Carnival" & Huanglong Scenic Area "Plateau Blue Ice Secret Realm" all in one package🎉 Skiing and playing in the snow + colorful pools and ice viewing double the fun✨ Transportation / altitude sickness / warmth all clearly arranged～ 【Itinerary Highlights✨】 ✅ Easy and not tiring with ultimate scenic experience ✅ Suitable for families / couples / photography enthusiasts ✅ Ski beginners can also enjoy the slopes ✅ Complete guide to coping with 3000+ meter altitude sickness 【Itinerary Overview📅】 ⏰ Best period: December - January ❄️ Thick snow cover on Xiling 💎 Most beautiful season for Huanglong ice and colorful pools 🚗 Transportation plan: Super convenient round trip from Chengdu Xiling Snow Mountain direct by self-drive or bus Huanglong special line or charter car, choose as you like 【Daily Itinerary👣】 Day 1: Gather in Chengdu · Warm up and start the fun🍲 ⏰ Morning: Arrive in Chengdu 📍 Recommended hotels: near Chunxi Road / Kuanzhai Alley 🏨 Suggest choosing one with breakfast included～ ⏰ Afternoon: Leisurely city tour👣 ✨ Photo check-in at Kuanzhai Alley 🍵 Renmin Park Heming Teahouse (Enjoy a bowl of tea – very comfortable!) ⏰ Evening: Hotpot to warm up🔥 🍲 Recommended time-honored brands: Dalongyi (Yulin branch) beef tallow hotpot or Huangcheng Laoma (mushroom soup health pot) Day 2: Chengdu → Xiling Snow Mountain · Happy skiing⛷️ 🚌 7:30 Depart from Chadianzi Bus Station ⛷️ 9:30 Arrive at the scenic area 💰 Round-trip cable car 88 RMB 🎿 Ski equipment rental 150 RMB/2h 💡 Recommended activities: 👶 Must-play for kids: Children’s ski ring 30 RMB/h Panda Snow World Theme Park 🎿 Advanced players: Challenge intermediate slopes / snowmobiles ⛰️ Take the Riyueping cable car to the summit 💎 Must-check-in spot "Yin-Yang Boundary" (one side clear sky, one side sea of clouds🎈) ♨️ Evening soak at Huashuiwan Hot Spring 🏨 Recommended: Hoshino Snow Mountain Manor 🍲 Dinner: Cold water fish hotpot warmly recommended Day 3: Xiling Snow Mountain → Chengdu → Songpan · Transfer day🚗 🌅 7:00 Watch sunrise and sea of clouds 🍲 On the way back, check in at Dayi Zhang Douhua 🚌 13:30 Head to Songpan County 🏨 Accommodation recommendation: Songpan Ancient City International Hotel 💊 Altitude sickness prevention tips: Walk slowly / drink plenty of water / prepare oxygen bottle Day 4: Songpan → Huanglong · Ice and snow wonderland❄️ 🚗 8:00 Depart 💰 Ticket 60 RMB + cable car ticket 💎 Core check-in spots: ✨ Five Color Pool (3576 meters) ✨ Huanglong Ancient Temple (snowy scenery is stunning) ✨ Golden Sand Covered Ground (perfect for Instagram shots) 💡 Warm tips: ❄️ Temperature as low as -15℃ 🧤 Wear down jacket + snow boots 🧊 Remember to buy ice cleats for anti-slip Day 5: Songpan → Return🛫 ✈️ Option 1: Taxi to Huanglong Airport for return 🚌 Option 2: Stroll Songpan Ancient City and buy yak jerky 12:00 Take bus back to Chengdu 【Packing List🧳】 🧥 Warm three-piece set: Down jacket + snow boots + waterproof gloves 🔋 Must-have gadgets: Heat patches + power bank + oxygen bottle 【Super Practical Tips💯】 1️⃣ Xiling cable car closes at 17:00⚠️ 2️⃣ Huanglong cable car last run at 15:30 3️⃣ Take Rhodiola one week in advance 4️⃣ Scenic area food is expensive, suggest bringing snacks 5️⃣ For charter cars, choose officially licensed vehicles 【Check-in Keywords】