🌄 Culture & Traditions Songzanlin Monastery, known as the “Little Potala Palace,” is a spiritual landmark. Locals say, “Spin the prayer wheel ten thousand times, and blessings bloom like sunshine.”  Remember the etiquette: remove your hat, cover your arms, walk softly, speak gently, and never touch statues or monks’ heads—unless you want to miss out on good karma! Festivals: Horse Racing Festival  (Tibetan calendar, May 5): Riders in vibrant ethnic attire race across the gra

If you ask me where to go near Chengdu in winter, I’ll shout: Xiling Snow Mountain! Why? Because here, you can ski, snap stunning photos, and experience the glorious transformation from “graceful skier” to “rolling snowball.” 🚗 The Journey: Two Hours from City to Snow Wonderland I left Chengdu at 7 AM, dreaming of Olympic-level ski moves and Instagram-worthy shots. Two hours later, I stood at the foot of the mountain thinking: Wow, this snow is thicker than my freezer compar