On New Year’s Day in 2023, four young Americans with a love of nature and adventure, Leah, Tom, Amy and Jack, decided to get away from the bustling city and travel to Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan Province, China, to explore the winter wonderland known as the “Fairyland on Earth”. For these four young explorers, it’s not just a trip, it’s a spiritual baptism and a pilgrimage to nature.
出發：成都的誘惑
他們旅程的第一站是成都，這座城市以美食和悠閒的生活方式而聞名。當莉亞、湯姆、艾米和傑克抵達成都時，已是深夜。儘管旅途勞頓，他們對成都火鍋的渴望卻絲毫未減。他們選擇了網路上評價很高的火鍋店——小龍坎。紅油滾滾的火鍋、嫩滑的牛肚、鮮美的鴨血、Q彈的手工玫瑰丸子……每一道菜都讓他們讚不絕口。在美食的陪伴下，四個年輕人忘了旅途的疲憊，盡情享受著成都的夜與激情。
都江堰：古老智慧的見證
The next morning, after breakfast at the hotel, they drove to Dujiangyan Scenic Area. Dujiangyan, an ancient water conservancy project built in 256 BC, still plays a great role in flood control and irrigation. Leah, Tom, Amy and Jack strolled along the embankment of Dujiangyan, feeling the wisdom and diligence of the ancient laborers. They were amazed by the fish mouth diversion embankment, the Flying Sand Weir spillway, and the Baobingkou inlet …… every place. Under the guide’s explanation, they understood the history and function of Dujiangyan more deeply and admired the creativity of the ancient Chinese people more.
九寨溝：冬日童話的綻放
After a day’s drive, they finally arrived at Jiuzhaigou, the final destination of the trip. Jiuzhaigou was in the middle of winter, and the snow-covered landscape was like a quiet winter painting. Leah, Tom, Amy and Jack couldn’t wait to enter this magical land and start their Jiuzhaigou exploration.
他們乘坐電動車穿梭於九寨溝的山谷之中，欣賞著不同的風景。冬季的九寨溝並不陰鬱，而是呈現出別樣的活力與活力。不同海拔的景點呈現不同的季節特色，從冰凍的瀑布、冰凍的霧氣到色彩繽紛的海洋。冬季的諾日朗瀑布依然氣勢磅礴，但此時的瀑布已經凝結成冰雕，更增添了幾分神秘與壯麗。
During their visit to Jiuzhaigou, Leah, Tom, Amy and Jack were captivated by the beauty of the place. They took pictures and marveled at nature’s ingenuity. Especially when viewing the “blue ice”, they seemed to be in a dream world, and every shot was fixed into an eternal memory.
藏民家訪：體驗高原風味
晚上，他們入住一戶藏民家。在這裡，大家品嚐了正宗的藏式紅土火鍋，感受到了高原地區獨特的風味。犛牛骨熬製的湯底味道鮮美，加上當地的犛牛肉和藏式豬肉片，撒上一些野生菌和各種素菜，味道很獨特。在品嚐美食的同時，大家也欣賞了藏族同胞的歌舞表演，感受到了藏族人民的熱情好客。
結論：難忘的冬季之旅
As night falls, Leah, Tom, Amy and Jack’s trip to Jiuzhaigou is coming to an end. Looking back on these days’ journey, they not only enjoyed the winter beauty of Jiuzhaigou, but also experienced the food culture of Chengdu and the ancient wisdom of Dujiangyan. This trip was an unforgettable experience and a spiritual baptism for them. They believe that in the days to come, this wonderful memory will always be with them and become the most valuable treasure in their lives.
對Leah、Tom、Amy和Jack來說，九寨溝之旅不僅是一場視覺饗宴，更是一次心靈的觸動，一次與大自然的對話。他們滿載著收穫與感動踏上回國的旅程，期待下一次的冒險與探索。
