Winter: Snow and Ice

Snow is not exclusive to Mt. Emei, however, the snow-covered landscape in Mt. Emei is distinctive. Thanks to unique geographic location, altitude and climate, the distribution of the snow scape in Mt. Emei is similar to that of the plants, with different layers of snow and ice.

"As though a gust of spring wind swept past overnight, bringing thousands upon thousands of pear trees into bloom." Looking out from the windows, you will see mountains and peaks of Mt. Emei hiding in the clouds and mists idly. Continuous lush forests are wearing white clothes with more charm.

You may have seen snow in many different places. Snowfall in northern China is so rough that it covers the earth all of a sudden, leaving the world in a vast expanse of whiteness without elegance and delicacy. While in southern China, it snows so gently that the snowfall is like a shy girl who is hard to be found. Only the snowfall in Mt. Emei possesses not only the boldness but also the gentleness, the perfect combination of which makes you lost in reverie.

Look! Every tree, every twig and every leaf is holding a snowflake. White snow, brown trunks, green leaves, each complements the others, weaving a glamorous picture. Surrounded by such a picturesque view, you will feel like wandering in the wonderland. Suddenly, a handful of snowflakes fall down, creating a snow mist. Several naughty snowflakes slip into your collar, kissing your neck passionately. So cold! Naughtiness arising from your heart, you shake other tree branches, and snowflakes fall down continuously, on your hat brim, on your shoulder, in your heart.

The sun appears, with its light reflecting on the snow, in various colors, dazzling. Amid the gentle sunshine, the forests shimmer with a mysterious and indistinct luster. Later, distant mountains wake up. Mt. Gongga comes out, with a white silk scarf around its pink face. How beautiful! The sunlight gets stronger, and the snow begins to melt. Here come the sounds of falling snow and dripping water from the forest, like a gentle and melodious song. At this time, you are just like a little drop of water in the ocean, a blade of grass in the forest, or a single note of the melody, vibrating with the sounds.