Come to Honghaizi for a romantic date with snow-capped mountains and lakes

Honghaizi, a must-visit hidden gem in Kangding 🏔️, is surrounded by snow mountains and lakes with incredibly healing scenery! At an altitude of 4200 meters, the blue lake water under the blue sky and white clouds looks like a bright pearl on the plateau✨ 📍Attraction Guide 【Honghaizi】 Address: Yala Township, Kangding City, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 This alpine lake is not large but truly stunning! The best light is around 9-10 AM, when you can see the reflection of Gongga Snow Mountain on the lake surface. The lakeside trail is perfect for a walk, and every shot looks like a masterpiece. For first-time plateau visitors, remember to bring an oxygen bottle and walk slowly without getting too excited~ 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations It is recommended to stay in Xinduqiao Town, 40 minutes by car from Honghaizi, with a lower altitude (3300 meters). Tibetan-style guesthouses are very distinctive, and you can stay well for just over 200 RMB in the off-season. Be sure to book in advance during peak season! 🍜 Food List - Yak meat hotpot (many good restaurants in Xinduqiao) - Butter tea (a must-try authentic local drink) - Highland barley cake (perfect with yak yogurt) - Plateau potatoes (various local snacks made from plateau potatoes) 🚗 Transportation Tips Self-drive: 5 hours from Chengdu to Kangding, then 1 hour to Honghaizi Bus: Buses to Kangding depart from Xin Nanmen Bus Station Car hire: Many car hire services are available locally in Kangding, remember to bargain! 💡 Useful Tips 1. Bring a down jacket from October to April, as it’s very cold and windy by the lake 2. Sunscreen and sunglasses are essential due to strong plateau UV rays 3. Take Rhodiola in advance to prevent altitude sickness 4. Respect local customs, do not touch the prayer flags by the lake randomly