In far - off Germany, there is a legend about an ice - and - snow castle. Legend has it that on the ice - capped mountains that soar into the clouds, there is a mysterious ice - and - snow castle. This castle is like an artwork carved by nature out of ice and snow, shining with a fascinating luster in the sunlight.
There was a brave little boy named Hans. He lived in a small village at the foot of the mountain. People in the village often told the story of that ice - and - snow castle, but no one had ever really reached there. Hans was full of curiosity about that castle. He always looked in the direction of the ice - capped mountain at night, imagining what the castle was like inside.
Hans decided to embark on a journey to find the ice - and - snow castle. He carried his small backpack, which was filled with some dry food and warm clothes, and started to move towards the ice - capped mountain. All along the way, the cold wind howled, but Hans' enthusiasm in his heart did not wane at all. He climbed along the steep mountain path, and his hands and feet were freezing red. However, whenever he looked up and saw the ice - capped mountain so close at hand, he was filled with strength again.
After a long and arduous journey, Hans finally climbed onto the ice - capped mountain. He saw the legendary ice - and - snow castle. The gate of the castle was tightly closed, and around it were huge ice pillars and ice sculptures. Hans walked carefully towards the castle. He found that the walls of the castle were engraved with exquisite patterns, and these patterns seemed to be telling ancient stories.
Hans walked around the castle and found a small entrance. He summoned up his courage and walked into the castle. It was extremely cold inside, but there was also a mysterious beauty. There were many rooms made of ice in the castle, and each room had different things. In some rooms, there were piles of gold, silver and treasures, but Hans was not interested in these; in some rooms, there were ancient books placed. Hans curiously opened one, but he couldn't understand any of the words on it. However, he could feel that these books must contain great secrets.
Just as Hans was exploring the castle, he suddenly heard a melodious music. He followed the sound of the music and found a hall. In the hall, there was an ice - made stage, and on the stage were some ice - made little people and animals. They seemed to be given life, dancing merrily to the accompaniment of the music. Hans was stunned by the scene in front of him. He stood there, staring intently.
Hans had a wonderful time in the castle, but he knew he couldn't stay here all the time. He bid farewell to everything in the castle and returned to the village along the way he had come. He told the people in the village about his experiences in the ice - and - snow castle, and everyone was fascinated. Since then, Hans' story has been circulating in the village for a long, long time, and that ice - and - snow castle is still on the ice - capped mountain, waiting for the next person who is fated to come.
