Why did I only just find out that Ulan Butong in winter is so beautiful!

❄️ No filters needed, it's real ⛄ Suitable for • Families with children: safe and fun snow activities • Photography enthusiasts: multiple scenes for creativity • Budget travelers: same experience at half the cost of Snow Town ❄️ Reasons to recommend ✅ Fewer people, beautiful scenery Winter visitors are less than 1/5 of peak season, enjoy the entire snowy plain and rime alone ✅ High cost performance The same homestay costs 60% less than in summer, with a richer experience ✅ Great for photos Morning mist, snowy plains, frozen lake offer diverse scenes, great shots straight from your phone 📸 Must-shoot scenes 🌲 Birch forest with rime · Soft light from 8-10 AM · Wear light-colored coats + bright scarves for better photos ❄️ Snowy hills · Shoot rolling snow waves from 3-5 PM · Red/blue coats highlight the subject 🧊 Frozen lake surface · Shoot blue ice cracks at noon · Low angle captures reflections for a dreamy effect 🧳 Preparation before travel Clothing checklist • Tops: thermal underwear + fleece + down jacket + windproof coat • Bottoms: fleece-lined pants + waterproof snow pants • Shoes and socks: snow boots + 2 pairs of wool socks • Accessories: touchscreen gloves + knit hat + face mask Equipment suggestions • Stick warm packs on your phone to prevent freezing and shutdown • Carry a power bank • Keep spare camera batteries in your inner pocket 🗺️ Route recommendations 🏔️ 3-day classic version D1: Beijing - Duolun winter fishing - Saihanba - stay in Ulan Butong D2: Warm Water River morning mist - film base - sunset shooting D3: Magic Realm sunrise - birch forest - return to Beijing 💰 Estimated cost: about 1380 RMB/person —— ❄️ 5-day in-depth version D1-2: Beijing - Chengde - Fire Worship Ceremony - stay with herders D3-4: Off-road crossing - ice lake drifting - starry sky photography D5: Skiing experience - return trip 💰 Estimated cost: about 2680 RMB/person —— 💡 Helpful tips 1. Use a thermos to hold hot water for better water crystallization when splashing 2. Winter fishing is best early, fish are most active at 7 AM 3. Carry chocolate and beef jerky to replenish energy 4. Use crampons for anti-slip when walking on snow