Not Lake Baikal or Sayram Lake, 1.5 hours from Xi'an

Let's just say, this place is so photogenic📷 The last time I saw frozen bubbles on a lake Was many years ago at the distant Lake Baikal How can the photos be so dreamy❗ . There are also ice lakes + ice waterfalls + icicles🧊, can you believe this is around Xi'an❗ 1.5 hours' drive from downtown (mostly highway) The hiking trail after entering the mountain is short and flat, not difficult for children . Although there are many wild ice waterfalls in the Qinling Mountains, the mountain roads are not easy to drive After getting off the car, you have to walk through various rugged paths, even going to the bathroom is difficult Without full professional equipment and a guide, you don't dare to go When going out with friends and family, you have to find a worry-free place . 📍Shaohuashan National Forest Park 📝Travel tips: ✅ Ice waterfalls and ice lakes are concentrated in the Shimen Gorge Scenic Area, after entering the gate of Shaohuashan, take the shuttle bus for about 20 minutes to get there ✅ Hiking route, Shimen Gorge→Ice and Snow Park→Snowman→Ice and Snow Stone Boat→Jiulong Pool→Jinchang Lake, you will pass by many alpine icicles, ice waterfalls and ice lakes along the way ✅ You can take dreamy photos of frozen bubbles at Jinchang Lake, there is a golden fake tree in the middle of the lake, which is also very photogenic ✅ The staff of the scenic area will determine whether the ice surface can be walked on according to the temperature of the day ✅ After visiting Jinchang Lake, you can return, you can have a snowball fight, ride a snow tube, and drive a snowmobile in the Ice and Snow Park🏍️ (children won't leave) ✅ The temperature in the mountains is about 3°C lower than in downtown Xi'an, wear a hat, gloves and scarf, and wear non-slip and warm shoes ✅ After visiting Shimen Gorge Scenic Area, if you have time, you can take the cable car to Qianlong Temple Scenic Area, the glass walkway and Longshou Pavilion on the top of the mountain are worth checking out ✅ You can bring your own snacks, the hotel restaurant in Shimen Gorge is also good (about 30 per person) the oil-splashed tofu and Guokui are amazing