Winter Family Trip to Wenhai Village, Lijiang｜A Healing Snowy Adventure with Kids

In December, Wenhai Village in Lijiang becomes a treasure trove for family trips! This land kissed by white snow, far from the city's hustle and bustle, feels like stepping into a fairy tale with your children, where every moment is filled with healing and beauty. After the snow, sunlight shines on the pure white snow, reflecting a gentle glow. Children step on the thick snow, chasing the little horses by the lake and the lambs in the meadow. Their small figures look especially adorable in the snow. The movie tree by the lake is even more charming in winter. Sitting with your kids on the snow pile under the tree and taking a warm family photo becomes a precious memory of the trip. ✅✅5 amazing family photo spots, save them now! 1️⃣ The small hill at the entrance of Wenhai Village offers a bird’s-eye view of the entire Wenhai Reservoir. Let your child stand on the snowy slope with arms wide open, as if embracing the whole winter grassland. 2️⃣ The platform of the Ritz Mansuoye Wildside Café, use a 5x zoom to shoot. Have your child hold a small prop standing by the tree for a picture full of story. 3️⃣ About 400 meters ahead of Ritz Mansuoye Wildside, where the snowy mountains and lake appear in the same frame. Hug your child for a photo that instantly fills the atmosphere. 4️⃣ Another 300 meters uphill from the third spot, the aerial view captures the snowy mountains, reservoir, and cattle and sheep all in one frame. Let your child interact with the animals and capture playful moments. 5️⃣ The second-floor balcony of the hotel, where your child can lean on the railing watching the snow while parents shoot from indoors—warm and natural. 📮 Family Travel Tips: ✔️ Choose a sunny day in December to visit Wenhai Village for more beautiful snow scenes and more fun playing in the snow. ✔️ The lake’s color is most stunning from 1 PM to 4 PM, perfect for playing in the snow and taking photos with kids. ✔️ Horses appear between 11 AM and 3 PM. Prepare some feed in advance so your child can get close to the little horses. ✔️ The mountain road is accessible by car, making self-driving with kids very convenient. Play snow scenery guessing games with your children on the way. ✔️ Wenhai is windy, dress your child warmly with scarves and hats, and limit playtime to 2-3 hours to avoid catching a cold. ✔️ The sunset over the golden mountains around 6 PM is spectacular. Enjoy it with your kids and feel the charm of nature. ✔️ For dining, we recommend hotel meals or the Pastoral Farmhouse, which offers light dishes suitable for children. Staying at the Ritz Mansuoye Wildside Hotel with kids was the highlight of this trip! The hotel is built by the lake, with snow scenes outside the window like a painting. The little deer and lambs inside the hotel became the children’s little friends. The family activities are also very rich—stepping on pine cones and searching for mushrooms let kids get close to nature, while experiences like tea brewing by the stove and making butter tea help children learn about different ethnic cultures. Such a winter family trip is truly unforgettable.