The trip began with extreme boredom in life. Initially, I planned to book a ticket to Bali, but the round-trip price at that time was 7,000, so I postponed the promotion. The lottery fell on Chongqing for 5,000, so I booked it right away (I found out later that I had to apply for a visa for another 1,500, oh well). But hey, I'm going anyway! I've already booked it, so I have to make the most of it!

Day 1: Mishaps and Missed Opportunities in Chongqing

The plane touched down in Chongqing, and the plan was to immediately head to Chengdu. Arriving around 10:00 AM, the journey to Chongqing East Railway Station via bus took approximately three hours. Upon arrival, disappointment struck: the trains were fully booked, with the next available departure not until 8:00 PM.

Faced with this unexpected delay, the decision was made to hail a taxi and negotiate a fare. The agreed-upon price of 305 yuan mirrored the cost of the train ticket, so the decision was made to proceed with the taxi option. However, the journey to Chengdu took a grueling six hours, pushing the arrival time to 6:00 PM. This unforeseen delay significantly impacted the planned itinerary, allowing time for only one activity: a visit to the Leisure Time on Jinli Old Street.

Day Two: Scaling Xiling Snow Mountain

Waking up at 5:00 AM, I headed to the Xinnanmen Bus Station to secure a ticket for Xiling Snow Mountain. The earliest available slot was 9:40 AM, resulting in a noon arrival. (Pro tip: Avoid weekends, as the crowds resemble a zombie apocalypse.) After queuing for the cable car and subsequent bus ride, I finally reached the summit at 3:00 PM. Initially, I contemplated returning due to my 8:00 PM train back to Chongqing. However, I decided to stay, accepting the possibility of finding alternative accommodation and transportation if necessary.

I'm so glad I decided to wait in the huge queue in the end, because it was truly stunning. Even though we only had a short time there, it was absolutely worth it.

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