Yele Lake: The Winter Charm of "Little Switzerland in Western Sichuan"

On a sunny day after snow, you must visit Yele Lake, a niche check-in point known as "Little Switzerland in Western Sichuan" 😜. Here, I saw the golden mountain at sunrise, with golden light shining on the snow-capped mountains 🏔️, sacred and magnificent 👏. The distant mountains undulate, the sky is blue, and the snow is picturesque 🌅. The lake is frozen like a mirror, and the trees are covered in silver. Walking among them, I was intoxicated and nostalgic 🥰... 📌[Location] Yele Lake is located in Mianning County, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province 🎫Tickets: Free 🚗[Transportation Guide] 🚗Self-driving: About 4 hours from Chengdu, remember to bring snow chains. 🚍Public transportation: Chengdu Shiyangchang Bus Station → Shimian Bus Station → Shimian Old Bus Station → Liziping → Yele Lake 🚌Group tour: Recommended for those without a car and who are afraid of trouble. 📸[Photo Check-in] • Frozen lake: The morning mist and snow on the lake complement each other, creating a dreamlike scene, and the photos are beautiful. • Snowy boardwalk: Walking along the boardwalk by the lake, you can capture the quiet beauty of the snow, full of atmosphere 🌄 • Snow mountain background: Taking photos with the snow mountain as the background, whether it's a portrait or a landscape photo, is very unique, and if you're lucky, you can see the golden mountain at sunrise ⛰️ • Herds of cattle and sheep: 🐃🐏 are everywhere, and any casual shot can be a great photo 📸, giving a sense of freedom and leisure. • Ice hanging spectacle: The trees by the lake are covered with icicles, which are crystal clear in the sunlight 🧊 🥘[Food Recommendations] • Highland lamb soup: A bowl of hot lamb soup in winter is both warming and nourishing. • Yi hot pot: Local specialty hot pot, warming and delicious. • Specialty barbecue: Unlike Chengdu's barbecue, this is a proper charcoal barbecue, and I don't need to say more about the aroma 🤤 (Small tips: There aren't many places to eat nearby, so you can confirm with the homestay in advance if they provide food, or bring some food yourself) 🏠[Accommodation Recommendations] Highly recommend the lakeside homestay, where you can experience the unique charm of a winter lake view room 💝 [Yunfuli Yunsu · Yele Lakeside Private Hot Spring Homestay] 📍Homestay location: No. 39, Group 3, Hanxiamu Village, Daqiao Town, Mianning County, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province 1⃣ Beautiful scenery: The homestay faces Yele Lake, and you can see the lake and mountains when you open the window. The morning mist and the evening sunset are like paintings, incredibly beautiful. 2⃣ Unique guest rooms 🛏️: There aren't many rooms, but they are fully equipped, clean, and comfortable. The decoration style incorporates local Yi culture, giving a unique feeling 👍 3⃣ Outdoor viewing platform: The homestay has an outdoor viewing platform, perfect for watching the sunrise and sunset, and a great place for photo check-ins. In your spare time, you can make tea by the stove and watch the golden mountain at sunrise, life is so beautiful. 4⃣ Food experience: The homestay offers a variety of specialty breakfasts and can also provide specialty barbecue, the grilled 🥩 is amazing 😍 🎒[Essential Items] • Warm clothing: Down jacket, gloves, hat, scarf, thermal clothing, snow boots, warm baby, etc. • Photo essentials: Sunglasses, camera, Polaroid, brightly colored accessories (hats, scarves, etc.) • Sunscreen: The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are strong, so you need to protect yourself from the sun even in winter. 📝[Small Tips] 1⃣ The scenery after snow is particularly beautiful, you can check the weather forecast in advance. 2⃣ The weather on the plateau in winter is cold, so be sure to keep warm and bring more windproof and thick clothes. 3⃣ Be careful when walking in the snow, and be careful not to slip. 4⃣ Be sure to wear a hat, as the wind by the lake is strong and can make your head hurt.