Early December is the perfect season for mountain climbing. Our employees from Glodom Chengdu came to Siguniang Mountain to take in the snowy landscapes. The core scenic spots of Siguniang Mountains Scenic Area are Shuang Qiao Gou, Chang Ping Gou, Hai Zi Gou, Yaoguniang Mountain (Yaomei Peak), Sanguniang Mountain, Erguniang Mountain and Daguniang Mountain. This time around, our tight schedule unfortunately meant we could only visit Shuang Qiao Gou and Chang Ping Gou.

In the morning, everyone boarded the bus heading to Siguniang Mountain. The weather was pristine with nary a cloud in the sky, weather conditions rarely seen in these mountainous areas. However, it seemed as if things would take a turn for worst as we encountered snow and rain passing by Balangshan Mountain. Despite our initial worries about the acclimate weather affecting our tour, we soon discovered there was no need for concern, as the weather cleared up once we arrived at the scenic spot. Surrounded by the blue sky and white clouds, the magnificent scenery surrounding us put us all at ease.

Shuang Qiao Gou was our first stop, as we often heard the snow-capped mountains can purify the soul. Not only that, the views of the mountains in the plateau areas are said to be an almost otherworldly experience. Seen from a distance in fine weather, the snow-capped mountains stood high against the clear blue sky. As the clouds wound themselves around the mountainous peaks, we found ourselves amazed at the majesty of nature. Everyone scattered to take pictures and record this wonderful moment of man and nature coexisting harmoniously.

For dinner, we indulged in some local Tibetan specialties. We enjoyed Tibetan hot pot, yak meat, potatoes, highland barley wine, glutinous rice cake, butter tea, bacon sausage, wild vegetables, and other fabulous local dishes that are hard to find otherwise. The owner of the restaurant, who also devotes herself to handling medical treatment for disabled children from local ethnic minorities, performed special folk songs and dances for us as we ate. All of us expressed our gratitude by giving her as much money as we could. In the evening, we held a bonfire party in the snow to get a better sense of the inherent charm seen in ethnic minorities.

The next day, we set off to Chang Ping Gou to view the snow-covered landscapes. Although the thin layer of snow that was present was not much by mountain standards, it did not affect our enjoyment, and many played in the snow with gleeful abandon. Observing the snow-covered branches and watching the snow-capped mountains in this winter wonderland, we were able to experience a kind of scenery unimaginable to our fellow colleagues in back in Shenzhen.

In the afternoon, we finished our tour and returned to Chengdu, bring out two-day trip to a close. In that time, we witnessed exquisite snow-covered landscapes and more significantly, came back with even more beautiful memories.