About the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

The ecological protection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain has been closely watched. However, the glacier of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain has been retreating and the snowline has been rising in recent years due to global warming and the drought in Lijiang City. Hence, the ecological environment has become very fragile. To protect the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, protect the important water source of Lijiang city, the government implemented the lake-groups projects; actively explore a path to combine the exploitation, utilization and protection of the ecological environment to protect water ecological environment Baisha lake area, Yulong County.

History of the Pearl Lakes of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang

Baisha area attaches great importance to ecological protection for many years. The government began to make use of artificial afforestation to control stony desertification here Since 1985. However, the artificial planting of trees are difficult to survive due to the several-years- drought and water shortage in this area. In early 2013, the project to comprehensively implement environmental governance and soil and water conservation plan in Baisha district got national approval. The project, with a total investment of nearly 500 million Yuan, and its implementation was divided into two phases. The implementation of the first phase covers 75 lakes with the lake surface area of 910700 square meters and the total storage capacity of 1.36 million cubic meters. One lake is connected with other lakes by the pipes. The construction of the first phase began in August last year and was completed at the end of August this year with 75 lakes already impounded.
As the construction headquarters introduced, first-phase project covers 74 artificial lakes around the Wenhua Jade Lake areas (文华玉湖片区). They are also known as the Baisha pearl lake groups with the total capacity of 1.33 million cubic meters, designed lake depth of 1.2 to 1.5 meters. The main construction contents including the ecological lake projects and pipeline projects are expected to be completed in the first half of the next year. And its water supply depends mainly on the water drawn from Baishui river.

Baisha Town, the birthplace of Naxi culture and an important part of the world cultural heritage— Lijiang ancient City, is the only water source of Lijiang dam since ancient times, but due to the geological and climate conditions, the ecological environment here is so fragile that it can’t match with the national 5A scenic spot. What’s worse, owing to the five-years-drought nearly, water ecological environment and water source protection work in Baisha town are all the more important. The comprehensive benefit of the project will be fully revealed after the comprehensive completion of the lake groups’ protection in Baishasa water ecological environment. Not only can it helps to adjust climate protection of the snow mountain region, improve water conservation ability of Baisha area, greatly improve the stony desertification in Baisha area, protect the ecosystem environment here, and promote the forest fire prevention ability, but also it can add new charm to Lijiang tourism and greatly enhance the ornamental value of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain by the unique stereo chemical structure of snow mountains-forest-grassland-marshes-lake, combined with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the AAAAA national scenic spot.

Other Attractions 

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

The Jade Dragon Snow Mountains (玉龙雪山) are a small group of peaks close to the city of Lijiang. The nearest slope is only about 30 kilometers north of the Dayan Ancient City District, and the mountain can be clearly seen from the Black Dragon Pool next to the ancient district.

Lijiang Ancient Town

The beauty of the Old City is also due to the integrity of geographical nature and harmony. In 30 km northwest to the Old City lies the unconquerable Yulong Snow Mountain of 5,596 m and the relics of glacier in the Quaternary Period. The spring is divided into three branches to flow into the Old City relatively from east, middle and west.

Black Dragon Pool

Black Dragon Pool (also Heilongtan), or Jade Spring(Yuquan) Park is the main headwater of the Yushui River which goes through the Old Town. People believe that the gods of the Naxi people are living in the chestnut woods, beside the mouth of springs, behind the carved doors and below the bridges. The springs come from the god-protected mountains and gather in this place and finally form the dragon pool. Then water goes down a waterfall and becomes the Yuhe River, pouring life to the Old Town.

Dongba Culture Museum,Lijiang

The Dongba culture is a most inclusive term referring mainly to the language and scriptures. The Dongba language is actually composed of 1,400 picture-like characters and symbols that are still used by Dongbas, researchers and artists of the culture. It is by now the only living hieroglyph in the world and is regarded as a precious cultural relic of mankind. On August 30, 2003, the Dongba classical literature was accepted as a written world heritage by UNESCO.

Tours Including The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

1 Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with Impression Lijiang Show 

1 Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Small Group Tour

Recommended Route to Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Classic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area Route

Enjoy the charming natural landscape and the grand view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Ganhaizi, and take the tramway to appreciate the wonder of the “Green Glacier Peaks” at the Glacier Park. Then go to the Blue-Moon Valley to see the crystal clear water. After that, enjoy yourself in the natural paradise in Spruce Meadow and the best scenery of the snow mountain. Then, watch the magnificent Impression Show at the outdoor theater in Ganhaizi or Blue-Moon Valley. (For about a half to 1 day)

In-depth Huge Jade Dragon Scenic Area Route

Appreciate the natural landscape at Ganhaizi, and take the tramway to see the wonder of the “Green Glacier Peaks” at the Glacier Park. Enjoy the crystal clear water at Blue-Moon Valley. Next, have a relaxing time at the natural paradise of Spruce Meadow. Then, take the tram to Yak Meadow to see the idyllic view and the picturesque view of the snow mountain. And come down to watch the magnificent Impression Show at the outdoor theater in Ganhaizi Valley. After that, appreciate the characters and carvings of immortals of Dongba. Then, admire the historic Baisha Murals in Baisha Village. (For about 1-2 days)

Fee in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area

Huge Yulong Scenic Area through Ticket: RMB 230/p

(Including Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Dongba culture sites, Baisha Mural area, Jade Water Stockade Village, Yuzhuqingtian, Jade Peak Temple; excluding tramway, Lijiang Ancient City Protection fee, and the fee of Impression Lijiang Show, etc.; valid for 2 days)

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area: RMB 130/p

(Including Ganhaizi, Blue-Moon Valley; excluding tramway, Lijiang Ancient City Protection fee, and the fee of Impression Lijiang Show, etc.; valid for that one day)

The Glacier Park: RMB 172/p

Tramway to Glacier Park: RMB 182/p

Tramway to Spruce Meadow: RMB 57/p (round trip)

Tramway to Yak Meadow: RMB 62/p (round trip)

Fees of other sites are from RMB 25-65/p.

(The above time and fee are for reference only, for the detail and updated information, please contact our Travel Consultant)

Attraction Travel Tips

How to Get There

1. Take the 6 bus from Lijiang Ancient Town, get off at Baisha Station, and walk 3 kilometers to the scenic spot
2. Take the 7 bus at the Red Sun Square, get off at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
3. Ride bike all along the road from the Lijiang Ancient Town

Why is Nandian Xuanfu Chieftain Office So Special

Built in the first year of the emperor Xianfeng of Qing Dynasty in 1851, Nandian Xuanfu Chieftain Office is located at No. 103 Nandian Road, Zhewu Town, Lianghe County, Dehong. It is the best preserved chieftain government in Yunnan Province, announced on November 27, 1996 as the national key cultural relic’s protection unit. It is also the only currently unique national cultural relic’s protection units in Dehong Prefecture.

Nandian Xuanfu Chieftain Office, was decorated in accordance with the Han government office style, by 5 halls, 10 side rooms, 4 courtyards, 47 buildings, and all together 149 houses, covering an area of 10,625 square meters. The chieftain office can be divided into the tribunal, the parlor, the chamber, the center hall, the back garden, and 5 halls together with 10 side rooms by the hierarchy.

Where is Nandian Xuanfu Chieftain Office

 Nandian Xuanfu Chieftain Office is located at No. 103 Nandian Road, Zhewu Town, Lianghe County, Dehong Jingpo and Dai Autonomous Prefecture.

History of Nandian Xuanfu Chieftain Office

Xuanfu Chieftain was the regime dispatched by the central government in the feudal era to govern the frontier area, which ranked second among the three kinds of chieftains: Xuanwei Chieftain, Xuanfu Chieftain, and Anfu Chieftain in the local government. Xuanfu Chieftain who is the equivalent of a local emperor had the ultimate power of life and death. Entering the tribunal, visitors can view a kylin screen which is the symbol of the fourth-grade officials. The chieftain office is known as a government office in feudal China. In addition to the office, there are accommodations and some required ancillary buildings.

The chieftain official named Gong, originally from Nanjing, was born in Shangyuan County, Yingtianfu. In the fifth year of Dade of the Yuan Dynasty(1301), the emperor gave him the surname Dao, so he was also called Daogong. Later on, he was renamed Gong in the first year of the Republic of China. Dao’s ancestors once conquered to Yunnan in Ming Dynasty, and they were appointed as Xuanfu Chieftain Official because of their repeatedly meritorious military service. Then, they settled in Nandian, from 1398 to May 1950, five hundred and fifty-two years, with the succession to the officer of 28 generations.

How to Get to Nandian Xuanfu Chieftain Office

In Lianghe County, it is convenient to get to Nandian Xuanfu Chieftain Office. After arriving at Lianghe County, visitors can take one of the three transportation methods, such as

• By Bus: There are many buses to other counties and attractions in Lianghe County.
• By Taxi: Taxi is a good way to get to Nandian Xuanfu Chieftain Office at the starting fare of 5 Yuan.
• By Bike: For those bike lovers, bike is a good travel method for short distance.

Best Time to Go

It is suitable to visit Nandian Xuanfu Chieftain Office all year round.

Nearby Attractions

Nandian Dragon Pool
The Dragon Pool is like an open fan. There are more than 700 meters around the lake. Around the lake, it is a prefabricated fence carved with birds and beasts, dragons and the Ninth Heaven patterns. There are seven pavilions standing beside the pool. The pavilion is enriched with the artistic style of the southern misty rain and the waterside pavilion. It is simple and elegant, with a patchwork structure, exquisite structure, unique arches, unique craftsmanship, leisure in the pavilion, dancing and playing chess, playing the violin, dating, and viewing and enjoying the fish in the lake. It is a place where leisure and entertainment are integrated. It is also a hotbed for viewing the scenery of the Dragon Pool.

The Iron Chain Bridge in Shigu Town

There is a famous iron chain bridge spanning across the Chongjiang River that flows along from the left side of Stone Drum Town (a pivotal place on the ancient route for transportation of commercial goods, particularly tea, by horses between inland provinces and Tibet in China). The bridge is also named Tiehong Bridge because it resembles the shape of a rainbow arching over the waves below. 

The iron chain bridge was built during the Qing Dynasty with wooden boards held onto the iron chains on the bottom as the flooring and on the both sides as fence to protect the walkers. 17 meters in length, people would be feeling a bit wiggling while on it, but it does send them back to the snapshots of history.

Shigu Ancient Town Accommodation

Stone Drum (Shigu) Town is just one of Lijiang’s many landmarks to discover. Usually the recommended time for a visit is about 1-2 hours. So most of the tourists will not choose to stay at Shigu Town for overnight but go back to Lijiang or continue to Shangrila city. You can browse the accommodation part of Lijiang or Shangrila to check the best hotels we recommend for you. Anyhow, there are some Shigu Town local guesthouses introduced to you.

How to get to Shigu Ancient Town

1.Lijiang – Stone Drum Town: The bus ride from Lijiang takes about 2 hours and costs approximately 10 yuan.

2.Tiger Leaping Gorge – Stone Drum Town: Buses run via the Tiger Leaping Gorge to Stone Drum Town. It is also possible to take a boat ride up to the First Bend of the Yangtze River, duration: around 1.5 hours.

Travel Tips

● The temperature difference is big between day and night, especially when it is rain. You should take some thick and long sleaves with you to prevent getting cold. Do not forget to prepare some Cold medicine and intestinal medicine. 

●As Lijiang is located on plateau, the ultraviolet (uv) radiation is very strong that you should bring sunhat and sun scream with you.

1.You can take the public bus from Lijiang to Shigu Town (Bus station phone :5121106)

2.You can take the minibus in front of Dachanglong supermarket.

One day tour to Baisha Old Town. You will stroll through the old town, visit Baisha Murals, and learn the culture of Chinese herbal medicine by paying a visit to a local famous clinic in Baisha. 

• Relax yourself in the old town.
• Appreciate Dongba characters and murals. 
• Experience the culture of Chinese herbal medicine.

Brief Itinerary

• Day 1: Lijiang 

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Lijiang

Sightseeing and Activities:Baisha Old Town, Baisha Murals, Doctor He’s Clinic
Accommodation: none
Meals: Lunch 

Pick you up at your hotel in Lijiang. Drive to visit Baisha Old Town.  It got its name “Baisha” meaning “white sand” from the natural white sand in the area. It was the cradle-land of the Tusi Dynasty evolved from the Mu Clan. It was also the earliest settlement of the Naxi people. Then visit Baisha Murals. The valuable murals are protected inside Dabaoji Palace and the colored glaze temples. The originality and figures within the murals reflect the different religious cultures and artistic forms of Buddhism, Lamaism, Taoism and local Naxi Dongba religion’s development into Naxi School.

After lunch, pay a visit to Doctor He’s Herbal Clinic. Doctor He has passed away. But his son He Wenshu is still doing what his father did. You will see how the doctors of traditional Chinese medicine work, and how they diagnose. 

Transfer back to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Why is Yingjiang Hornbill Valley So Special

Yingjiang Hornbill Valley is located on the bank of the Hongbenghe River in Yingjiang County, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It belongs to the Hengduan Mountains extending from the Himalayas. The highest point is that the Daniangshan Mountain in Zhina Township is 3404.6 meters above sea level. The lowest point is that the Estuary of Nabanglashahe River is only 210 meters above sea level. The huge difference in altitude forms a cluster of northern tropical, subtropical and temperate climates, namely, the typical three-dimensional climate of the river. The forest coverage rate in Yingjiang County is 73.9%. There are many kinds of birds living here. At present, there are 550 species of birds found and recorded in Yingjiang, accounting for more than one-third of the national birds. The unique and precious Buceros bicornis, anthracoceros coronatus and Rhyticeros undulatus settle here. Therefore, it has the reputation of “Chinese Hornbill Valley”. Yingjiang is a beautiful and magical place, a paradise for birds, a kingdom of flora and fauna.

Where is Yingjiang Hornbill Valley

Yingjiang Hornbill Valley is located on the bank of the Hongbenghe River in Yingjiang County, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province.

How to get to Yingjiang Hornbill Valley

In Hornbill Valley, there are no public transportation facilities. The best way to Yingjiang Hornbill valley is to charter a car with an experienced driver. It is very dangerous to get there by self-driving for those people who are not familiar with the road condition.

 Best time to Go

The mid and last ten days of May are the best time to visit the Hornbill Valley. With fine weather, it is easy to find the rare birds for those bird-watching lovers.

Nearby Attractions

XiangEhu Lake
Located in the southwest of Jiucheng Town of Yingjiang County, the beautiful XiangEhu Lake is the gateway and business card of Jiucheng Town. There are natural wetlands, sparkling natural lakes, and thousands of acres of lotus ponds with unique charm. XiangEhu Lake has a large amount of water, is not dry all year round, has good water quality, and contains many trace elements needed by the human body. There are more than ten kinds of wild fish in the lake, as well as birds such as egrets, yellow ducks and wild ducks, as well as aquatic plants such as lotus, reed and water hyacinth.

Yunyan Stupa
Yunyan Stupa in Yingjiang County, also known as Manmengding Stupa, is located on the top of Yunyan Mountain, 1 km east of Yingjiang County. “Yunyan” in Dai Language means an auspicious, joyful and fascinating place. It is one of the most important Buddhist pagodas of Hinayana in Yunnan. The pagoda was built in 1947 and it took eight years to complete the work. Although it is a modern product, it is rich in ancient style and is listed as a key cultural relic protection unit in Yunnan Province.

Travel Tips

Because Yingjiang is located at the southernmost point of Yunnan, the mountain road is tortuous; the traffic is inconvenient; the mobile phone signal and GPS signal are not good; and there is no road sign on the road. For the bird-watching lovers who are the first time to come to Yingjiang, it is necessary to take the local bird guide. If the bird-watching lovers are ready to watch the birds in the Hornbill Valley and Water Pond (Watching-bird point), it will be convenient to stay in Hongbenghe Village.

Tours including Yingjiang Hornbill Valley

1 Day Yingjiang Hornbill Valley Birding Tour

Manan Mountain, a great place for spring outing, is located in the middle of Yongshan county(永善县) of Zhaotong. It’s more than 2,700 meters above sea level with rainy days and misty clouds all year round. The flowing clouds shows the beauty of silently moving.

The Cloud Sea of Manan Mountain is a great spectacle and a highlight of the four seasons tourism. The clouds changes a lot, sometimes calm and long, sometimes gauze and dimly, some times vast and plain, sometimes surging and splashing, which is called a fairy land. 

Below the cloud sea of Manan Mountain, it is the grand canyon of Jinsha river. Manan Mountain has beautiful peaks and sudden cliffs. Especially after the rain and snow weather, the sea clouds at sunrise or sunset is the most spectacular. The sheep, cattle and horses above the sea clouds lie on the grass in groups of three and two, chewing the grass and talking about love, just like multicolored pearls, rolling on the green grass. 

The magnificent and colorful Dashanbao nature reserve benefits from the mist–covered boundless Tiaodunhe Reservoir(跳墩河水库) which is a plateau reservoir of more than 340 hectares, nestling in the rolling hills, like a fairy mirror reflecting the broadness, vastness, tranquility and profundity of this place.

Tiaodunhe Reservoir was originally a series of natural small lakes and wetlands. After the expansion of water area, the surrounding ecology has changed significantly, and it has become the main wintering habitat of black-necked crane in Dashanbao Nature Reserve. Hence, locals call it “Crane Lake”.

Every early autumn, the black-necked crane flying from the remote Qinghai-Tibet plateau. Just at the same time, the bird lovers, photographers, and researchers from far and near follows. “Crane Lake” is the home of black-necked crane, as well as the paradise of bird lovers and photographers.

Overview of the Twins Pagodas Buddhist Temple 

The Twins Pagodas Buddhist Temple cover an area of ​​more than 4,600 square meters. The buildings of the original Buddhist temple are divided into Sutra Mansion, Ordination Hall, Buddhist Palace, Buddhist temple, Monk Room, Temple Wall, Gate, Screen Wall and “eight” Wall, which are the most magnificent parts in this Buddhist temple in Jinggu county. The building consists of wooden structure and masonry structure, which is a public building from one to six stories.

Why is the Twins Pagodas Buddhist Temple so special

Mengwo Buddhist Temple is the highest class official Buddhist temple. The Buddhist temple is magnificent and majestic. It complements the spectacle of “Tower in Tree and Tree in Tower” and constitutes a more harmonious landscape. It has become an important venue for South Buddhism and a center for the spread of Buddhism culture. It enjoys a high Reputation in the country and even in Southeast Asia.

History of The Twins Pagodas Buddhist Temple 

The two towers are on either side of the main hall, juxtaposed to the north and south. This temple was built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties (1628~1661) by the Dai people, Dao Hancheng, a officer in weiyuan. This twin tower belongs to the Dai Buddhist temple of the South Buddhism. The tower was built with red sandstone, and the Ya-shaped raising lotus and multi-layered lotus on the sacred seat. The proverb is called “Mao Wu Wo Nan” (Lotus seat), square base, and each is 4 meters, the basal stone has a relief pattern, four corners with the “Ai Xiang Nong” (Hercules) stone carving for the tower column to support, and the tower body is a blue brick vertical chain cylinder. The Tower in Tree is 6 stories high, 10.74 meters high, and the Tree in Tower is 7.2 meters high, and the upper part is round. The tower has been replaced by a big tree. The two towers are 30 meters apart from each other and the tree height is about 2 times that of the tower.

What to see in the Twins Pagodas Buddhist Temple 

The two towers have embossed Buddhist scriptures and folklore . Carved by Bian Ying (Sky God), Pa Zhao (Buddha), Hun He Wong Ga Tan Mu ( Monk Tang seng got to the India to get the scripture ), Man Mu Nuo Na ( Peacock Princess ), Zhao Shuzhen (Meng Ban Jia Prince), Jin Na Li, Jin Na La ( God Bird ), Wu Yi San Da La (Dan Bai Elephent), Zhu Za Ge A (Begger), Nan Jin (Crab Girl), Zhi Wei Leng ( Calling the moon ) and so on.
Animals and plant flowers are embossed: De En Bai Hou (Inverted Lion) , Re Long ( Flying Dragon ), Ma Mi ( Pegasus ), Nuo Yong ( Peacock ), Ge’an (Horse Deer), Ma Da Wan ( Sunflower ), South Wood Road ( Gourd ), Wu E Gui (Plantain Leaf), Mao Wu Wo (Lotus), Le Yuan (Sun), Yi An Hao (Teapot), etc., Which help the study of the Jinggu Yi people’s religion, culture, history, with historical and artistic value. The twin towers surrounded by green trees will allow visitors who come here to breathe the breath of history while feeling the scenery of nature.

How to Get to Twins Pagodas Buddhist Temple 

1.  By Air

The Jinggu General Airport Construction Project was officially launched on November 24, 2017. The project is the national A1 general airport construction project of the 13th Five-Year Plan of Yunnan Province, the “Wuwang” construction project of Yunnan Province. The airport is located in the west of Jinggu County, 7.5 kilometers away from the seat of Jinggu County.

2. By Train

Pu’er Railway Station is the middle station of the Yumo Railway under construction and an important station for the Laos section of the Trans-Asian Railway. It is expected to be put into use by 2020.

3. By Long-distance Bus

There is the Passenger Station in Jinggu County for people to get in.

4.Jinggu– The Twins Pagodas Buddhist Temple 

Take the taxi or rent a car to go to the Twins Pagodas Buddhist Temple.

Where to Stay in Jinggu County

Jinggu County is a county under the jurisdiction of Pu’er City, Yunnan Province, China. There are many hotels around Jinggu County. Yunnan Exploration will provide the best hotels for you. The recommended hotels as follows:

1. Jinggu Weiyuanjiang International Hotel(景谷威远江国际大酒店)

Add: No.18 of Eastern Binghe Road, Jinggu County(景谷县滨河东路18号)
Tel: 0879-8886666

2. Haitian Hotel(海天酒店)

Add: No.23 of Wenming Road, Jinggu County(景谷县文明路23号)
Tel: 0879-5111666

3. Weijiangyuan Hotel(威江园酒店)

Add: No.88 of Mangxiang Avenue, Jinggu County(景谷县芒乡大道88号)
Tel: 0879-5111757

Best Time to Visit 

It is suitable to visit Jinggu County all year round. Like many other cities in Yunnan, Jinggu  is a place where the seasons are like spring. There is no cold, no heat, warm and humid, especially suitable for human habitation, so you can go to Jinggu at any time.

Recommended Tour

When you traveling Pu’er, Jinggu County is a good place to be put on your list. It can be joined in whatever your Pu’er tour or Yunnan Tour.

11 Days Yunnan Ancient Tea-Horse Road Tour with Puer and XishuangBanna Tea Culture Exploration

14 Days Southwest Yunnan Tea Culture Tour from Xishuangbanna to Puer and Lincang

Travel Tips 

1.There are many ethnic minorities living here, such as Lahu, Hani, Wa and Yi. Varied customs make it a colorful city. Eating habits, ceremonies, costumes and folk legends can all be a strong attraction for people who are visiting. In addition, the city is the hometown of the well known Puer Tea, and the local people have diversified ways of handling tea, such as bamboo tube tea, cold tea dish, earth-pot tea and baked tea; all of which you should try.

2.Enjoying a plateau monsoon climate at low latitude, the region is affected by the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. Therefore, the main features of its weather are mildness and humidity without strong winds.

3.Special Local Products: Puer Tea, bamboo shoot, edible fungi, purple rice, mango.

Likan Waterfall

The Lickan Waterfall is the “Likan Nanduota” in Dai language, meaning the place where monkeys often appear. The waterfall is located at the northeast of the beautiful Ximeng Yi Autonomous County. It is hidden in the mountains and has beautiful scenery, which is rarely known to outsiders. The waterfall is formed by the Donglang River(东朗河) and Dongsuo River(东梭河). With the situation of the mountain rock, it falls down the ladder level, and it is magnificent and roaring all the way. There are thrilling Wa people’s rattan bridge and the medicinal value of Amomum villosum forest. The surrounding forests are dense, and the waterfalls are looming, giving people endless reverie. In Likan, you can fully feel the thrill of walking through the swaying rattan bridge under the overflowing waterfall, and you can enjoy the picturesque rural scenery. It is the modern urban people to adjust the mood, release the pressure, which is a beautiful resort to relieve boredom and fatigue.

Transportation

Likan Waterfall is near the downtown, so people can go there by bike, or take taxis to have a good time.

Travel Tips

People need to take some raincoat when people visit the waterfall.
People can by some local speciaties, such as buckwheat and Wa handcrafts.
Near the Waterfall, there is another interesting place for people to explore, which is Muyiji Valley(木依吉神谷).

Shangcheng Temple

Shangcheng Buddhist Temple, also known as Jinger (Dai language, meaning Longcheng Buddhist Temple), is located in Menglian Town, Menglian County, Yunnan Province. Located on Jinshan Mountain, close to the Dragon Blood Tree Community, Shangcheng Buddhist Temple is an important part of the Nayun Ancient City. According to legend, there is a stone cave in the temple connected with the Dragon Pool of the Nanlei River(南垒河). Because the dragons in Dragon Pool often follow the passage to the Buddhist temple, to sermon and accept the incense baptism, also named “Long Mian Temple.” The Buddhist temple has a high reputation and it is a special Buddhist temple of the Chieftain’s family in the Ancient time. People usually visited here with domestic and foreign monks who came to Menglian. Today, it has become a place for Buddhism believers to engage in Buddhist temple activities. It is the center of communication for Dai culture, art, and folk customs. It is also an important collection and exhibition hall for the cultural classics, folk art and architectural style of the Dai people.

What to see in Shangcheng Temple

The Shangcheng Buddhist Temple was built in 1868 and covers an area of ​​more than 5,000 square meters. It consists of a Buddhist temple, a mortuary, a gate, a gallery, a pavilion, a golden pagoda, and a silver tower. The main building is a three-story vestibule-style civil structure. A total of 56 cylinders are arranged in 8 rows of symmetry. Each column, raft, beam and raft has a variety of flowers, animals and figures printed with gold powder. The roof is a small tiling tile. On the Buddhist temple, there is a statue of Sakyamuni. There are various kinds of chantings dedicated to the worship of the believers. The myths and legends of the Dai people are recorded on the plaque. The patterns of life are painted, and folk paper-cuts, brocades, paintings, etc. The art form, vividly expresses the history, architecture, production, life, religion, and faith of the Dai people.

How to get to Shangcheng Temple

Take the taxi or rent a car to go to the Shangcheng Temple, which is near the Nayun Ancient Town.

Travel Tips

Show respect: Turn off mobile phones, remove headphones, lower your voice, avoid inappropriate conversation, remove hats, and no smoking or chewing gum. You are likely entering an actual consecrated area, where locals go to commune with the sacred; any hint of irreverence might cause deep offense.

Remove your hat and shoes: Shoes should always be removed and left outside of the main worship area. The pile of shoes is an obvious indication of where to leave them.

Cover yourself: This is the rule most ignored by tourists who dress for the heat in countries around Southeast Asia. Shoulders should be covered and long pants should be worn rather than shorts. Some temples in tourist places may be more lenient, but your modesty will be appreciated.

Respect the Buddha Statues: Never touch, sit near, or climb on a Buddha statue or the raised platform. Get permission before taking photographs and never do so during worship. When exiting, back away from the Buddha before turning your back.

(Disrespect for the Buddha, after all, can have legal repercussions in these parts, as some tourists have discovered the hard way.)

Don’t point: Pointing at things or people around the temple is considered extremely rude. To indicate something, use your right hand with the palm facing upwards. When sitting, never point your feet at a person or image of Buddha.

Stand up: If you happen to be sitting in the worship area when monks or nuns enter, stand to show respect; wait until they have finished their prostrations before sitting again.

Mengma Waterfall 

Menglian Mengma Waterfall is 3 kilometers away from the Mengma Town Government. The Waterfall is in the forest and in the middle and lower reaches of the Mengma River. From the Mengma Village to the North along the Mengma River, the trees in the trench is rich, and sturdy, rattan hanging, with green bamboo, birds and flowers, quiet and unusual. The clear river flows under the shade of greenery, flying in the sky like flowers, forming several small drops of 1-10 meters high. Up to about 1.7 kilometers, you can hear the sound of falling water, a 35-meter-high, about 5 meters wide on the steep wall of the lake bed. The water is white, it will fall like a galaxy.
Within a few tens of meters, the droplets are like fog, and the cool air hits people. The bottom of the waterfall forms a semi-circular deep pool with an area of ​​about 5-6 meters. The area is about 30 meters deep. The clear blue is like jade, the huge stones in front of the pool are piled up, and the rock is strange and people can imagine what they look. 

How to get Mengma Waterfall 

People can take cars to Mengma Waterfall, or they can ride bikes for it is near the downtown.

Travel Tips

People need to take some raincoat when people visit the waterfall.
People can by some local speciaties, such as buckwheat and Wa handcrafts.

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Where is Qianjiazhai Village in Zhenyuan County

With more than 2,700 years of the King of World Wild Tea Tree as the core resource, the radiation includes the Jiujia(九甲), Zhedong(者东) and Heping Townships (和平镇) of the Zhenyuan County, with an area of ​​about 991.71 square kilometers.

Why it is so special

The natural scenery of Zhenyuan Qianjiazhai is beautiful and charming, and the national customs are beautiful and colorful. The world’s largest and oldest 2700 wild tea tree is full of vitality.

Historical traceability

According to historical records, during the Qing Dynasty, the peasant leader Li Wenxian and the  peasants of more than 5,000 people gathered in the Tianshengying(天生营), swearing and preparing uprising, camped in Ailaoshan to fight against the Qing army, hence the name “Thousands of Villages.”came into been在哀牢山安营扎寨反抗清军，因而得名“千家寨”。

What to see in Qianjiazhai Village

Zhenyuan Qianjiazhai is a provincial-level scenic spot. The virgin forest in the scenic area is lush and dense, the ancient trees, the vines are vines, the mountains are blooming, and the birds are singing. In this quaint and mysterious forest, you can enjoy the leisurely mountain fun and the magical romantic natural scenery. You will stop and marvel at the nature’s awe-inspiring work. great mountain, green water, dense forest, quaint rock are the major features of the scenic spot, which contains the wild tea tree king of more than 2,700 years and more than 10 landscapes including Dadiaoshui(大吊水), Xiaodiaoshui(小吊水), Dulu River(嘟噜河), and tea tree community.

There are tens of thousands of acres of scattered wild tea trees in the original dense forest about 2 kilometers north of the site. One of them is 18.5 meters high and 2.82 meters in bust. According to experts, it has been 2700 years old. It is the oldest discovered so far. The wild tea tree has become a rare treasure.

The Dadiaoshui(大吊水) Waterfall is located at the upper left of the parking lot at the foot of the Qianjiazhai Mountain. The waterfall spurts out from the two peaks and falls into three levels. The total drop is nearly 100 meters, the overflow is 5-15 meters, and the waterfall falls 5 meters steep. Hanging down, like a river, plunging into the foot pool. The water is wrapped in mist, which is divided into two parts. The sound of the water is like thunder, the river valley is splashed, the water splashes, and the sky floats in the sky. Under the sun’s rays, you can often see the dazzling rainbow, which is amazing and memorable.

How to get Qianjiazhai Village

Qianjiazhai Village is 90 kilometers away from the downtown, so people need to take cars to get there.

Travel Tips

People need to take some raincoat when people visit the waterfall.
People can by some local speciaties, such as buckwheat and Wa handcrafts.

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