The Hidden Secret of Western Sichuan: Honghaizi Pilgrimage

A must-visit in a lifetime: Kangding Honghaizi 🌊 The blue tear between snowy mountains and sea of clouds!

💙 Stunning Reasons
Honghaizi must be legendary! The melting ice and snow create a blue so deep it shakes your heart, with snowy mountains reflected like a fairyland. Every shot looks like a masterpiece!
🚗 Transportation Info
📍 Address: Yala Township, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
🚙 For more accurate navigation, search "Jiaxiala"! It’s a 30-minute drive from Kangding Airport and 1.5 hours direct from Xinduqiao.

⏰ Opening Hours
Open year-round from 08:00 to 18:00 (morning visits recommended for better lighting)

📸 Two Iconic Photo Spots
1️⃣ Lakeside Prayer Flags
Colorful prayer flags + deep blue lake + snowy mountain backdrop, birthplace of stunning ethnic-style photos!
2️⃣ Wetland Boardwalk
A winding wooden boardwalk stretching into the lake’s center, perfect for shots with the theme "Walking Toward the Snowy Mountains"

⚠️ Practical Tips
• Altitude 4200 meters! Prepare oxygen tanks in advance
• It’s windy by the lake, remember to wear a hat
• Remember to get approval for drone photography
• The frozen lake in winter is even more magical

🏔️ Nearby Activities
• 15 minutes to Stidingcuo to see Gongga Snow Mountain
• Stop by Kangding Airport’s Rainbow Road on the way

📝 Real Experience
The lake’s blue is unreal! Like a spilled palette of paint, the snowy mountain reflections are so clear they bring tears, but the wind is really strong!