Why is Swan Lake in Puzhehei So Special?
Puzhehei Swan Lake is an ecotype lake, composing of karst solitary peak group, lake group, karst cave group and wetland ecological group, located in Puzhehei national scenic area and national AAAA level tourist attractions. The wetland organism in the lake area is extremely rich, and there are more then 100 species and 10000 migratory birds, like wild geese, swans, herons, egrets and so on. Since October 1, 2013, Puzhehei Swan Lake has been open to tourists. Visitors can choose to walk or ride in battery cars and battery boats to roam the lake area, watch the view of all birds fly together, as well as feel the harmony between people and nature, human beings and animals.
Features of Swan Lake
Since October 1, 2013, Puzhehei Swan Lake of Qiubei County has been officially open to tourists, the time for migratory birds to fly is 8: 30, 11: 00, 14: 00, 16: 00. Visitors can watch the view of all birds fly together.
There are tourist recreation area, viewing pavilion, photography platform, bird feeding area, popular science propaganda column, battery car waiting station and other facilities in Swan Lake, which can provide visitors with a lot of services, such as garden tour, leisure and popular science study and so on.
Swan Lake, located in Puzhehei Scenic Area, is the most representative karst wetland migratory birds habitat in the southwest of China. The integration of wetland and mountains forms a unique natural landscape and peculiar karst lake wetland ecosystem, presenting the plateau waterside scene of “the water and sky merge in one color” and “Thousands of Birds gather and fly together”.
Nearby Attractions
1. Luoshuidong Lake落水洞湖
It is the first leg of the Puzhehei tour. Stretching 10 km from south to north, it is the deepest lake in the scenic area with an average depth of 4 meters, and the deepest point is 30 meters. Tourists can hear the Zhuang girls singing their love songs while sailing along with the current on the crystal water. The Yi, Sani and Miao live a peaceful life here.
2. Puzhehei Lake普者黑湖
Puzhehei Lake is a plateau freshwater lake, also known as Lantern Lake. Puzhehei is the transliteration of Yi language, meaning “a pond is full of fish and shrimp”. Local people also call it Pearl Lake. Lake is clear, in summer, boating in the lake, you can see 10,000 mu of lotus blooming, the scenery is amazing.
3. Qinglong Mountain青龙山
Qinglong Mountain is located in the central part of Puerhei Lake, the main peak is 1555.8 meters above sea level, opposite to Phoenix Mountain in the south, forming the pattern of “Dragon and Phoenix”. There are 8 karst caves including torch cave, moon cave, Zhangju stone cave and so on. Cave entrance is connected with lake, exceptionally mysterious. Standing on Qinglong Mountain, overlooking the full view of Puzhehei, Qinglong mountain top is also the best place to watch sunrise and sunset.
4. Puzhehei
The Puzhehei Scenic Area is in Qiubei County of Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, 13 kilometers away from county seat. It is a charming fairyland boasting beautiful karst landscapes, lakes and the unique cultures of the Zhuang, Miao, Yi and Bai ethnic groups.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Swan Lake in Puzhehei Scenic Area is from May to October, and especially in July and August. May to October is on season. At that time, the lotus flowers are in full blossom. And the local “Painted Face Festival(Hualian Festival)”, the local busiest and happiest festival, usually celebrates around July 18, lasting for about one month.
How to Get There
You have three ways to get to Puzhehei, bus, train and airplane.
1. By Bus
Departing from Kunming, you should travel to Qiubei County by long-distance bus first. And then, you can take the bus from Qiubei Bus Terminal to Puzhehei. Time is 8:00-17:30 every day, the bus runs every 30 minutes, and the fare is 2 yuan. Qiubei County to Puzhehei Scenic Area is 13 kilometers.
Kunming East Bus Station-Qiubei Bus Terminal
Departure Time: 7:20-20:10
Price: 117 CNY
Distance: 330 kilometers
Consume Time: 4.5 hours
2. By Train
There are trains from Kunming South Station to Puzhehei Station. The ticket price is about 75 yuan, and you will spend 1 hour and 15 minutes on train.
Kunming Railway Station-Puzhehei Station
Departure Time: 10:36, 12:00, 12:19, 13:35, 13:52, 14:05, 14:31, 17:12, 17:42
Price: 85.5 CNY
Distance: 324 kilometers
Consume Time: About 1 hour 40 minutes
Kunming South Railway Station-Puzhehei Station
Departure Time:
Price: 75 CNY
Distance: 318 kilometers
Consume Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
3. By air
You can fly from Kunming to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport first and then take a taxi to the scenic spot. There are daily flights, and the travel time is 50 minutes. It is 80 kilometers from Puzhehei airport to Puzhehei Scenic Area, and The taxi fare is expensive. Therefore, this way is not recommended.
Accommodation Around Swan Lake
There are hotels and hostels in Puzhehei Scenic Area. Accommodation in Puzhehei is convenient.
1. Guyue Lakeview Inn 普者黑沽月精品湖景客栈
Address: Puzhehei Village, Qiubei County, Wenshan Prefecture文山壮族苗族自治州丘北县普者黑村
Tel: 0876-4673288
Starting Price: 270 CNY
2. Pu Zhe Hei Time inn普者黑拾间里精品民俗
Address: No.61, Xianrendong Cave, Qiubei County, Wenshan文山壮族苗族自治州丘北县仙人洞村61号
Tel: 18388665105
Starting Price: 368 CNY
3. Ya Bei Boutique Hotel普者黑雅贝精舍酒店
Address: Close to Lover Bridge, Puzhehei Scenic Area, Qiubei County, Wenshan文山壮族苗族自治州丘北县普者黑风景区情人桥旁
Tel: 0876-4897998
Starting Price: 298 CNY
Useful Travel Tips
1. In summer, the most joyful thing in Puzhehei is to fight a water war. If you like photography, you’d better prepare a waterproof cover for your camera.
2. In highland area, temperature difference is large between daytime and night, you must bring sun cream, sunhat, sun glasses, umbrella, coats and some medicines that protect from heatstroke.
3. It is free of charge to enter the Puzhehei Village. Ticket package price is 200 yuan, including a round trip boat ticket, Moon Cave, Xianrendong Cave仙人洞, Torch Cave and Guanyin Cave. The opening hours of the Lake are from 8:00 to 17: 30, and the time for migratory birds to fly is 8: 30, 11: 00, 14: 00, 16: 00.
4. Swan lake is open for free on Sept 30 and Oct 1, and charge starts on Oct 2.
5. Try to avoid Chinese legal holidays and festivals, especially Labor’s day and National day, at that time, there are a crowd of people traveling.
Brief Introduction
With the altitude of 3500 meters, Bigu Heaven Lake, covering an area of 0.21 square kilometers, lies in the Bigu Rangeland which is located in Lianhe Village of Zhongdian Town in Shangri-la City. It is about 51 kilometers away from the city seat and the road reaches the lake area, hence very convenient. In Tibetan language, Bigu Tianchi Lake is called Chu Zhang, meaning a small lake. It got the name because it is situated in Bigu Rangeland. This lake is surrounded by the forest and the water inside is as clear as jade. It presents extraordinary peaceful and clear.
Features
The 30 square kilometers area in the surrounding area of the lake was covered by primeval forests with large and ancient trees, mostly tall and straight fir and spruce. This dense and green forest is full of the vitality of the great nature. The lakeside is surrounded by rhododendrons, mostly yellow, red and white. With the average depth of 1.62 meters, the deepest point of the lake is only three meters. To the south of the lake is a marshy area with lots of water and wild birds, including yellow duck, sheldrake, black-necked crane.
Legend
There is an oval-shaped island in the middle of the lake, with many azaleas standing between 1.5 and 2 meters tall. Legend has it that there are two yellow azalea on the island, which is changed by a pair of sentimental yellow duck. During every June-September, there are groups of yellow ducks habitating on the island to give birth to little ducks.
Best Time to Visit
Visit the lake during the period from May to July, you can enjoy beautiful and fragrant azalea flowers. The flowering phase of azalea is from the middle June to the end of July, during which all colors of azalea are in full blossom, decorating the lake. The slow slope in the north of the lake is covered by the azalea of purple and pink colors blooming from the late of May to the end of June. When it comes to the late autumn and winter, the sacred Tianchi Lake will be covered by snow. But the water is still clear and the trees are also green.
How to Get there
There are shuttle buses in town that make regular trips to reach the lake area.
Brief Introduction
The Lamuyangcuo Lake, meaning the Soul of Heaven Fairy Lake, is a holy lake dwelled by the soul of Goddess Bandanlamu, a guardian goddess of universe. It is one of the Top Three Holy Lakes of the Tibetans. The ring road of Lamuyangcuo Lake has the total length of 2110 meters, which takes about 1 hour by walking. On the way, you’ll pass two best spots to have a panoramic view of Songzanlin Monastery. One is near Conggulong Village and the other is at the central location of the lake. In every important Buddhist ritual, the monks and believers led by the Rinpoche chant sutras and pray around the lake.
Scenery
Lamuyangcuo lake is not large, but it is very famous in the Tibetan area. The scenery is beautiful and unusual. There are all kinds of waterfowl in the lake in four seasons including Black-necked crane and yellow duck. Stand on the top of the Zacang hall of Songzanlin Monastery and watch the lake, it is a natural projection of Buddha.
During the sunny days, the water is clear as a mirror. Every now and then there are dark clouds in the sky, no waves, but strange noises coming from the lake, and strange sights appearing. It is said that different believers can see different views of the lake at the same time. Some of them can also see their past lives from the images at the bottom of the lake.
Culture
The stone pile in the lake has its special significance, called “Yubeng” in Tibetan language. It is complementary to the opposite mountain. The celestial burial platform on the opposite mountain is for the monks who passes away in the Songzanlin Monastery. In the celestial burial, the monks go to the side of stone pile of the island to chant sutras and have prey ceremony. So anyone is not allowed to the island in general.
The strange hill on its southwest is called “Dong Qusheng”. “Dong” means conch. It is said that there once appeared a pair of natural white snails at the foot of this mountain, which is one of the treasures of Songzanglin Monastery. It is also a buddhist ritual device. “Qusheng” means huge turtle. According to the legend, this mountain is a sacred mountain of one Turtle Guardian. There is a stream in the mountain that does not dry all the year round. The water flowing out clear and clean. So on every first day and fifteenth day of lunar months, or when there are major Buddhist activities, the monks and the people will come here to get water for simmering.
Note:
Tourists who buy the ticket for the Songzanglin Monastery can enter the scenic area and take the transfer bus to visit the Lamuyangcuo lake.
Chinese Name: 漫湾电站
English Name: Manwan Hydropower Station between Jingdong and Yunxian
Introduction:
Lincang Manwan Hydropower Station in Yunxian County travel guide introduces the main attractions, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, weather, accommodation, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of Manwan Hydropower Station in Lincang(漫湾电站).
The Lancang river is about 2,100km long, with a total drop of about 5,000m and a catchment area of 174,000km2, of which 1,240km with a catchment area of 91,000km2 is in Yunnan Province. In accordance with the river development planning two large reservoirs and eight cascade hydropower stations are to be constructed on the middle reaches of the river. The Manwan Hydropower Station is the 6th one and Xiaowan hydropower project will create a large reservoir on its upstream.
The catchment area at the Manwan dam site is 114,500km2. The Manwan reservoir has a total storage capacity of 1,006 million m3 and an effective storage of 257 million m3. Its normal water level is 994.00m, with a corresponding storage of 920 million m3. Its dead water levels are 982.00m and 988.00m before and after the completion of the Xiaowan hydropower station respectively. Its dead storage is 663 million m3 before the completion of the Xiaowan Hydropower Station.
The main purpose of the Manwan hydropower project is to generate electricity. The project which is classified as grade 1 in terms of its size and importance is constructed in two phases. Its total installed capacity is 1,500MW including 1,250MW in the first phase and 250MW in the second phase. All five generating units in the first phase were put into operation in June of 1995. An underground diversion type power station is to be constructed on the right bank in the second phase, whose intake is arranged about 180m upstream from the Manwan dam.
The commissioning of the Manwan Hydropower Station plays an important role in the development of the national economy in Yunnan Province, development of the Lancang River, implementation of the strategy of ransmitting electric power to other provinces and abroad from Yunnan as well as development of the electric power industry in Yunnan Province.
Main Project Data:
The Manwan dam is of a concrete gravity structure with a straight axis at NE75o 55′ 32.89″. The dam, with its crest length of 418m at El.1,002.00m, is composed of 19 sections. The maximum dam height is 132m and the volume of the dam is 1,5484 million m3.
The flood releasing structure of the Manwan hydropower project consists of 5 crest spillway , 2 low-level outlets and 1 tunnel spillway . The structure featured with frequent operation, large discharge, high energy, long duration and energy dissipation by river bend during the flood period. The crest spillway 1# through 5# are installed between the sections 9# and 14#. The maximum discharge of each crest spillway is 2,405m3/s (at the design flood level, the same below). The two low-level outlets, one long and the other short, are located in the section 15#, with their maximum discharge of 2,436m3/s. The tunnel spillway is arranged in the left bank , with a maximum discharge of 2,344m3/s. The five crest spillway and the left bank tunnel spillway can be operated at 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 openings and full opening separately. The two low-level outlets can be operated at 1/2 and full openings respectively. The right bank low-level sediment flushing outlet is placed in the dam section 8# with its inlet being at El. 896.00m, while the left one in the dam section 14# with its inlet at El. 916.00m.
The water diversion system for power generation is installed inside the dam. The five penstocks are connected with the scroll cases of the turbo-generator sets from No.6 through No.2. Each one is 97.449m in length and 7.5m in diameter. The power intake is equipped with a 7.00mx11.5m bulkhead gate and a 7.00mx9.00m emergency gate, with its bottom plate at El. 945.00m. The power discharge for each is 316m3/s.
The powerhouse accommodates five 250MW turbo-generator sets. All key equipment is made in China. The rated head of the turbine is 89m. The type of the turbine is HL-231-LJ-550 and that of the generator is SF250-48/12650. The design energy output of the power station is 6,200 GWh and 7,784GWh before and after the completion of the Xiaowan Hydropower Station respectively. The total design installed capacity of the power station is 1,500MW. The first generating unit was put into commissioning in June of 1993 and the other four in June of 1995 in the first phase of the project.
Features of the Project:
An overlapping type layout scheme is adopted for the Manwan Hydropower Project, which consists of a concrete gravity dam, a powerhouse at dam toe, 220kV and 500kV substations, a plunge pool and a left bank tunnel spillway . The concrete gravity dam is connected with the powerhouse at dam toe. In order to improve the stability of the dam and the powerhouse, the powerhouse is separated from the dam on the top and jointed the dam at the bottom. A closed double-spanned slab-wall frame structure was selected for both the powerhouse and the auxiliary plant. The plunge pool protects the dam foundation and improves the high slope stability. The factors of large discharge during the flood period and the narrow river channel at the dam site were considered in the layout of the project complex.
Why is Tinghu Lake So Special?
Tinghu lake听湖 is 3.6 kilometers northeast of Yanshan county, with a storage capacity of 17.58 million cubic meters. The five isolated islands in the reservoir have their own characteristics. The lake is centered on the Shuangfeng island, which divides the 4900-meter-long reservoir area into two parts. The Shuangfeng island is 500 meters long and 250 meters wide, on the eastern side of the island, due to the change of topography, it looks like a huge mountain eagle swooping toward the water. There is a 700-meter long island called Shetou Island in the west of the lake, the part that stretches into the water is 250 meters wide, and the part near the shore is only 50 meters, resembling a sucking python. The other three islets with similar size are located on the east, west and north of the lake evenly, like three turtles floating on the water.
Yanshan County’s Tinghu Lake Scenic Area “Gold Coast” integrates tourism, leisure, beach sports, catering and entertainment, especially the children’s ecological park, the Spring Festival Lantern Show and other distinctive activities to meet the needs of urban people for entertainment, tourism, and fitness. A lot of tourists are attracted here for sightseeing.
Nearby Attractions
1. Xiangshuilong Miao Ethnic Village
Xiangshuilong Miao Ethnic Village响水龙苗族村, located at Sanhe Village Committee三合村委会 of Panlong Yi Ethnic Town in Yanshan County, Wenshan, is a distinctive ethnic village with Miao and Zhuang minority, as well as strong ethnic culture. Every year on the second day to seventh day of the first lunar month, the Miao compatriots from various villages get together to celebrate Huashan Festival花山节, the grandest festival of Miao minority.
2. Luduke Catholic Church鲁都克天主教堂
Luduke Catholic Church鲁都克教堂 is located about 130 kilometers west of Yanshan county, Yunnan province. Luduke Catholic Church鲁都克天主教堂 is a courtyard house with stone and wood structure, covering an area of about 700 square meters. It has the characteristic of French architecture, and it is also a key cultural relic protection unit of Wenshan Autonomous Prefecture.
Best Time to Visit
Tour is suitable all year round, but it is recommended to visit Tinghu Lake on sunny days. During sunny days, the lake view is better.
How to Get There
Tinghu Lake听湖 is not far from the county seat of Yanshan County, transportation in Yanshan County is relatively convenient. You have two ways to get to Tinghu Lake of Yanshan County.
1. By Long-distance Bus
There are non-stop long-distance buses from Kunming to Yanshan County.
Kunming East Bus Station-Yanshan Bus Terminal
Departure Time: 10:00, 11:30, 14:00, 20:30
Price: 113 CNY
Distance: 308 kilometers
Consume Time: 3.5-4 hours
2. By Railway
If you want to take train, you should go to Puzhehei first, There are trains from Kunming South Railway Station to Puzhehei Railway Station. The ticket price is about 75 yuan, and you will spend 1 hour and 15 minutes on train. Then another 1.5 hours are needed from Puzhehei to Yanshan County.
Accommodation in Yanshan County
You can stay in Yanshan County for overnight, accommodation conditions in Yanshan County are relatively good.
1. Yulan Hotel砚山御澜大酒店
Address: No.8, Xingcheng Avenue, Yanshan County, Wenshan文山州砚山县兴城大道8号
Tel: 0876-3121111
Starting Price: 158 CNY
2. Longhuyuan Hotel砚山龙湖元酒店
Address: Qixiang Avenue, Yanshan County, Wenshan文山州砚山县七乡大道
Tel: 0876-3891111
Starting Price: 145 CNY
3. Yancao Hotel砚山县烟草大酒店
Address: Yanhua East Road, Yanshan County, Wenshan文山州砚山县砚华东路
Tel: 0876-3130888
Starting Price: 125 CNY
Useful Travel Tips
1. Caring for the environment, please take away your own garbage when you leave.
2. If you are not good at swimming, please put on the life vest when doing some water sports.
3. Please take care of your valuables to avoid falling into water or losing.
About Chenghai Lake
Situated in the middle of Yongsheng County, Yunnan Province, Chenghai Lake which is also called Heiwuhai is wide in the north and south but narrow in the opposite direction. It is the second largest freshwater lake in western Yunnan as well as one of the three major lakes in the world. Geologically, it is a kind of Diastrophic Lake formed in the middle Cenozoic tertiary period about 12 million years ago when the graben shaped because of the Himalayan orogeny, and hence the water accumulated into the graben to form the lake.
There are three natural sulphur mineral springs in the south bank of Chenghai Lake. The clean in the north side is regarded as the ideal resort for natural bathing and the plateau training place for aquatic sports. In 1988, Chenghai Lake became the world’s most famous “Blue Treasure Lake” when people successfully bred artificial spirulina using the fresh water in the lake.
The most striking thing about Chenghai Lake is the rare natural spirulina which is a unique in Yunnan and even China. At present, there are only three watersheds in the world that grow such kind of unique algae, one is the Tankers Lake in Mexico, the other is Lake Chad in Africa, and the third is Chenghai Lake in Yongsheng County. In 1985, Yunnan university “alpine lake ecological investigation” first discovered Chenghai spirulina groups. Every summer, Chenghai Lake will turn blue-green with a special fragrance, commonly known as “Xiangshuimian”（香水面）, which is a special consor product called “algal bloom” of the natural spirulina.
Chenghai Lake History
Lake chenghai, which flow to the jinsha River, the total length of 38 km.At the end of Emperor Qianlong in Qing dynasty, water drop cannot be dredged.But still have Jiulong spring , Qingyi spring ,empties into the river.
What to see in Chenghai Lake
Chenghai Lake is not only rich in fish, but also beautiful and attractive in scenery. To travel in the boat, tourists can view nothing but the vast shining water and the mysterious frog; to walk along the green coastal terraces, visitors can see hundreds of cottages, as if entering a picturesque wonderland. There is no frost in the four seasons. The beaches in the northern bay are soft and clean, which can be used for swimming and other aquatic entertainment. The existing roads in the west bank of Chenghai Lake connect north and south, to provide a quite convenient transportation. This beautiful and treasure place is great resort.
What are features in Chenghai Lake?
Chenghai Lake is filled with a strong ethnic customs. Yi people living in Jinlan village will celebrate the thrilling and exciting “sword-pole climbing and plunging into a sea of flames” festival which will amazes the visitors beyond our expression.
How to get Chenghai Lake from Lijiang Ancient Town
Drive a chartered bus to Chenghai Lake for three and a half hours from Lijiang Ancient Town.
Other Attractions
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a mountain massif near Lijiang. It is the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. There are 13 peaks all together and the group of mountains stretches about 35 kilometers from north to south. The highest peak is named Shanzidou at an altitude of 5,596m. On the eastern side of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, there is a deep valley where the Yangtze River runs. Tiger Leaping Gorge is in the northern part of the valley and Yuhu Village Is located in the south of the valley. Travelers can see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain over Tiger Leaping Gorge, Yuhu Village, Black Dragon Pool Park and other locations.
Haba Snow Mountain
Haba Snow Mountain is a mountain in southeast of Shangri-La, rising above the northwest side of Tiger Leaping Gorge, opposite off Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with the highest peak of 5,396 m. It boasts glaciers, lakes and waterfalls and contains one of the best preserved nature reserves. Each year from June to August, millions of azaleas are in blossom. To avoid the rainy season, the best time to travel Haba Snow Mountain is mid-March to June, mid-September to mid-December
‣ About The Peacock Lake
Peacock Lake which covers an area of 18,700 square meters is situated in the center of Jinghong City, the lake was built as a townspeople park since 1977. In the park, there are styles of pavilions, exotic flowers and rare herbs. You could walk around the park as a local citizen. Peacock Lake is surrounded by lake water in three sides, with peacocks, foxes, wild boar, monkeys, and other rare animals. Peacock Lake has green lush trees in which water is as clear as mirror. Unique flowers and grasses grow on the bank; water pavilion in Dai-style is built in the center of the lake. Boat in the lake is delightful and relaxed.
● Chinese Name: 孔雀湖（Kong Que Hu)
● Keywords: The Peacock Lake Tickets, Peacoke show,
● Location: In central Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province
● Scenic Area: 18,700 square meters
● Admission Fee: 0
● Opening Hours:All day(1 to 2 hours for a visit)
XishuangBanna The Peacock Lake in Jinghong City travel guide introduces the main attractions, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, weather, accommodation, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of The Peacock Lake in XishuangBanna(孔雀湖).
Legends of Peacock
Xishuanggban is widely crowned as “The Home of Peacock”, because there are a lot of peacocks living in Xishuangbanna. Peacock owes a holy position among Dai people and is the totem of Dai people. Peacock stands for happiness, beauty, goodness and luckiness.
Peacock plays an essential role in locals’ daily life. Visitors can find that some folk customs and events such as the ritual of worshiping ancestors, Legend between Prince and Peacock Princess are related to peacock.
The Legend between Prince and Peacock Princess
According to the local narrative poem, there are seven princesses from heaven once came to the Jihu (literally Golden Lake) to take a shower. And the prince named Shaoshu saw the seven princesses were playing around the lake when he passed along the lake by elephant.
Prince Shaoshu and the youngest princess named Nannuona fell in love with each other at the first sight when they met. They finally become a couple.
‣ Attraction Transportation
The park located in the cross of Xuanwei Ave. and Mengle Ave, near Xishuangbanna Prefecture Goverment.Go there on foot. Peacock Lake is about 2 km to Manting Park.
‣ Best Time to Go
October to June in the following year is the best time to go. Spring, autumn and winter is appropriate, because here is “a warm land without winter”. The summer heat in Xishuangbanna is intolerability with much rain.
‣ Tips:
● Suggested touring time: 1-2 hours.
● You could visit Manting Park or Xishuangbanna Tropical Flower Garden after visiting here, they are all in walk distance.
Qingxi Reservior in Lijiang
Qingxi Reservoir is located in the northern suburb of Lijiang City, near the College of Tourism and Culture of Yunnan University in Lijiang City and the No. 1 Middle School of Gucheng District in Lijiang City. It is one of the drinking water sources in Lijiang. In winter, it is a good place to relax in the sun. In summer, it is a place to enjoy the cold. It’s great to take your family to relax on weekends. In the evening, you can also count the stars and see the moon with your friends.
Why is Kabangya Lake So Special
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Kaibangya Lake is located 40 kilometers southwest of the county seat, between the county seat and Nabang Town. Kaibangya is Jingpo Language, which means valley. In 1993, China Dehong and Malaysia jointly established a hydropower station with an installed capacity of 63,000 kilowatts under the mountain. The reservoir of the hydropower station chose the valley. The valley is a relatively low-lying shallow hill in the mountains. The surrounding mountains form a horseshoe shape. A 45-meter-high and 74-meter-long dam was built at the shape of the horseshoe, and the 8-square-kilometer valley was turned into an artificial lake. The Mountains around the lake, with a runoff area of 22 square kilometers, are mostly subtropical virgin forests. From summer to winter, the temperature difference from morning to night is very small; the maximum temperature is not more than 28°C; the minimum temperature is not less than 10°C. It is the best place for summer and winner.
The scenic area is divided into two parts: the natural landscape tour area and the natural recreation area. The natural landscape tour area mainly consists of the wild bird ecological tour area, the island sightseeing tour area, the subtropical orchard tour area, and the water source natural sightseeing tour. The natural recreation area consists of the water recreation area, forest recreation area and camping activities. The water recreation includes ferry, yachts, water parachuting, etc. The forest recreation area includes hunting ground, caravan, etc. There are activities such as picnics, campfires, and sleeping in the camping area. To visit the scenic area, visitors can fully experience the tour of the mountains and waters, return to the basics of life.
Where is Kaibangya Lake
Yingjiang Kaibangya Lake is located 40 kilometers southwest of Yingjiang County, Dehong Jingpo and Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, between the county seat and Nabang Town. Kaibangya is Jingpo Language, which means valley. The natural landscape tour area mainly consists of the wild bird ecological tour area, the island sightseeing tour area, the subtropical orchard tour area, and the water source natural sightseeing tour.
How to Get Kaibangya Lake
In Yingjiang County, it is convenient to get to Kaibangya Lake. After arriving at Yingjiang County, visitors can take one of the three transportation methods, such as
- By Taxi: Taxi is a good way to get to Kaibangya Lake.
- Car Rental: After arriving in Yingjiang County, chartering a car is very convenient to get to Kaibangya Lake.
- By Bike: For those bike lovers, bike is a good travel method for short distance, which takes almost three hours.
Best Time to Go
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It is very suitable to visit Kaibangya Lake all year around. Every season has its unique beauty.
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.
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. 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.
Lashihai Lake Overview
Lashi Lake is in the basin in Hengduan Mountain Range, 10 kilometers away from the Old Town of Lijiang.
The warm climate makes it possible for them to pass the long winter safely. When next spring comes and flowers bloom, the birds will leave for the north for reproduction. They bring life to the villages at the foot of Jade Dragon Mountain. Especially when black-necked cranes fly over Jade Dragon in rosy clouds of dawn, you will feel that the legend about the Naxi has come true. (According to book of Dongba, the goddess Chenhong Baobai transformed herself into a crane, and carried Chongrenli’en who had survived the floods to the heaven and begged her father to let them get married. Their children then became the ancestor of Naxi people.)
Lashihai International Wetland Park was approved as a plateau wetland nature reserve in Yunnan Province in June, 1998. Since then, the nature reserve has been rehabilitated, protected and improved, which turns to be a paradise of thousands of birds consisted of 57 species, a place where biodiversity has been effectively conserved.
With an area of 5,330 hectares, Lashihai Lake is about 9.3 km long from south to north and 8.2 km wide from east to west. It is the largest lake in Lijiang County. Surrounded by the mountains, the catchment of Lashihai is about 256.6 square meters.The Rivers of Meiquan and Keluokang are merged together into Lashihai. With good quality of water, which meets water quality requirement of Grade II. It is one of the reserved drinking water sources for the city of Lijiang.
There are Naxi and other minority nationalities inhabited around Lashihai Lake, who are rich in cultural and folk customs. Zhiyun Temple situated by Lashihai Lake is regarded as one of the five temples in the city of Lijiang. It is a famous tourism spot of Tibetan Lamaism.
Where Is Lashihai Lake?
Lashi Lake, on the southern slope of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and 10 km (6.2 miles) from Lijiang Old Town, is part of the Lijiang – Lashihai Plateau Wetland Nature Reserve. It is a paradise for migrant birds and thousands of them stay here over winter every year. It is also the origin of the Ancient Tea Horse Road.
Despite being called Lashihai (Hai means sea), it is actually a lake cut off by Lashi Dam. Lashi is a word in ancient Naxi language, meaning a “new desolate dam”. The lake was formed in the Pliocene epoch and is around 5,330 hectares (20 square miles). It is on an altitude of about 2,437 meters (7,995 feet). Because of the lake, the wetland nature reserve was established in 1998.
Now Lashi Lake is famous for viewing migrant birds by boat and also experiencing the Ancient Tea Horse Road on horses.
What to See in Lashihai Lake?
1. Animals
At the turn of each autumn and winter, thousands of water fowls migrate afar from the north, among which there are some of national protected birds, such as Black Storks, Black Neck Cranes, Chinese Mergansers, etc. as well as great numbers of ordinary water birds like Ruddy Shelducks and Mandarin Ducks and so on. According to the records, the quantity of bird species in the area of Lashihai wetland each year amounts to 25,000 ~ 30,000, the Anatidae of Anseriformes takes the dominant. 9 from 57 species of birds in wetland are of special, rare and distinctive ones. They are distributed in the shallow lake areas in the south, west and east side of Lashihai.
2.Plants
The wetland plants in nature reserve are divided into four major life forms, among which there are 21 kinds of helophyte plant, 7 kinds of merged aquatic plant, 5 kinds of floating plant and 11 kinds benthophyte (submerged) plant. The submerged ones are among the largest portion for the building of aquatic plant community in the lake. The Ottelia acuminate is not only edible but valuable for ornamental purpose as well, which is an endangered species listed as national protected species Grade III.
3.Beauty Spring & Holy Well Source & Seven Fairies Lake
The water in Beauty Spring, the Holy Well Source and the Seven Fairies Lake is the melted snow from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The local Naxi people’s daily life is based on the Beauty Spring. The Holy Well Source is a holy place for Naxi people’s sacrifice. The Seven Fairies Lake is the end of the current tea-horse road. This lake is the source of Beauty Spring and Holy Well Source, as well as the water source of Lijiang Ancient Town. The water flows to this lake and then separates into different branches to Lashi Lake and Lijiang.
4.The Cliff of Dying for Love
The Cliff of Dying for Love faces the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The cliff is named so, because many corpses of those dying for love can found at the cliff’s bottom. There is a beautiful story concerning this cliff. It is said that a long time ago, one loving couple could not get married because of the families’ opposition. As a result, they decided to jump off the Spruce Plateau. They felt tired on the way to the plateau, so they just jumped off the cliff here, hand in hand. To commemorate them, the cliff was named as Cliff of Dying for Love.
5.Nearby Zhiyun Temple
In addition to these popular activities, the local Zhiyun Temple, a quiet place without crowds, is a great option for travelers. The temple is located to the north of the Lashi Lake. Built in 1727, it was the residence of two Living Buddhas and has five yards now. Except for some Buddha statues, visitors can find many daily use items of the Living Buddha, such as clothes, bronze seals, ivory chopsticks and clothes for religious rites. A gingko, an old pine tree and an oriental cherry in the yard all witness the development of this temple. The temple now has free entry.
【Bird Watching】Best time to visit Lashi Lake is Dec. It is the best time to have the bird watching. And birds can be saw easily in the morning and the evening.
【Sightseeing】The most beautiful place of Lashi Lake will be Mei Spring. Sourcing from the conjunction of Wohu Mountain and Beidou Mountain, spring water flows from jagged ricks, as green as the top level jade, the bottom can be seen even the water level with 6 meters depth.
【What to Eat】Roast fish can be a try. When sailing boat on the lake, you can buy some roast fish.
【Horse Riding & Boating】Many horse ranches can be found in Lashi Lake, according to different lengths will be charged differently, from CNY 100 to 300, including a riding and a boating and a meal
Recommend activities at Lashihai Lake
Boating on the Lashihai Lake
The canoe of Naxi is made of a whole trunk of one tree, try to show the biggest smile as you can, borrow a canoe from local villages, and ride it to the center of the lake!
Vist local Naxi families in the villages surrounding the lake
Many typical villages have not been polluted by mordern tourism, lots of things to see for local interest.
Biking from Dayan town to Lashihai Lake
Ask a local person to lead the way, lots of turns on the countryside paths.
Bird watch in winter time
Ask local persons for the time when is the perfect time.
Enjoying the Ancient Tea Horse Road on Horse
Riding to experience the Ancient Tea and Horse Road is the other must-try activity to get close to the local special culture. The ancient Tea and Horse Road, similar to the Silk Road, was an important trading route in the southwestern part of China and the horse was a significant form of transport on this route. Different from the tall and big horses on the grassland, the horses in Yunnan are small, but good at long-distance transporting. Consequently, it may feel different during the ride.
Presently, only a small section of this old road is available for traveling. Visitors will pass some Naxi villages, virgin forest, the Beauty Spring (Mei Quan), the Holy Well Source, the Cliff Dying for Love and the Seven Fairies Lake.
How to get to Lashihai Lake
1. Take bus 31 or 32 from Lijiang Old Town to Shidi Gongyuan.
2. Hire a car to Lashi Lake. The car trip takes about 30 minutes and the fare is around CNY 30 to 50.
3.Go to parking lot near Zhongyi Market of Lijiang Ancient Town, you can see mini vans with signs to different villages of Lashi Lake, choose the right one, generally costing CNY 4 – 5 one way.
4.Renting a bike and cycling to the Lashi Lake by yourself, about 1 hour, moderating level, cost CNY 100 – 150 renting bike per day.
Recommended Visiting Tours
Lashihai Lake is a famous wetland park and entertainmen place in Lijiang. Ride a horse to experience the Ancient Tea and Horse Road and take a boat on the Lashihai Lake is the must-try activities to get close to the local special culture.
1 Day Lashihai Lake Boat Cruise and Horse Riding Tour along the Ancient Tea Horse Road
1 Day Lijiang Cycling Tour from Lijiang Old Town to Lashihai Lake and Zhiyun Monastery
Lashihai Lake Accommodation
Generally the tourists who pay a visit to Lashihai Lake will choose to stay in Lijiang Old Town. There are many characteristics hotels, guesthouses and inns to choose in Lijiang Old Town. People who want a more beautiful living environment can also choose to live in the Shuhe Ancient Town or the tranquil Baisha Old Town. Anyhow, there are lots of agritainments near the scenic spots where you can choose to stay.
Travel Tips for Lashihai Lake
1. For hiring a car, you are advised to order directly from the owner of the hostel, or book with a reliable local tour agency. Their services usually include the car to the lake, horse riding and bird viewing tours. Booking with them directly will save money and avoid you being cheated.
2. If you take a bus to the lake on your own, you need to find horse ranches and some boats in the lake independently. There are 18 ranches, so you need to bargain when making choice. (This method is not suggested, because it is too difficult to tell which one is best.) For bird viewing, you need to rent a boat. Now, each ranch can provide three horse-riding lines and one boat line. The horse-riding charges CNY 200-360, the boating charges no more than CNY 200.
3. Hiring a car to Zhiyun Temple for a single journey costs about CNY 25.
4. Travelers who want to ride need to bring some clothes easy for riding. Put your personal things and valuables in a safe place. You must listen to the grooms’ orders. Please hold the rain tight to avoid falling off when the horse is running. Sunglasses and sun cream are necessary.
Why is Nandian Dragon Pool So Special
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The archway of Nandian Dragon Pool is imposing and architecturally antique. Facing the streets of Nandian Road, the architectural style of the archway blends with the elements of the Han and Dai ethnic culture. The four gates of the archway are engraved with the vigorous and powerful four characters”南甸玉潭(Nandian Yutan)”. On both sides are small doors, on the left side of the door, “龙腾苍穹(Longteng Cangqiong)”, on the right side of the door, “鲤跃玉潭(Liyue Yutan)”, neatly symmetrical, the four arches on the archway site are engraved with four dragons that are vivid and prosperous. There are two layers in the top, with heavy slanting angles, finely carved, exquisite blue tiles, and a gourd overlapped at the top of the archway is particularly eye-catching.
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.
Where is Nandian Dragon Pool
Nandian Dragon Pool is located in the seat of Lianghe County, Yunnan Province. It is less than 400 meters away from the famous Nandian Xuanfu Chieftain Office. The gates are all facing Nandian Street, and Nandian Dragon Pool is also known as Yutan Pool.
Legend of Nandian Dragon Pool
Legend has it that a beautiful mythical love story, the third princesses of the Dragon King of the West Sea in the Dragon Palace accidentally shattered the Jiulong Jade Cup given by the Jade Emperor as the treasure of the Dragon Palace. The West Sea Dragon King was furious, then the third princesses were taken to the world, guarding at the foot of the mountains Yutan, every morning, she had to wash and dress up at the lakeside, but she was found by the youth who sent firewood to the rich family every day before dawn. Every morning, he will rush to the pool to peep. One day, suddenly it rained heavily, and the young man ignored himself and took off her clothes to cover her. When they met each other, they fell in love at first sight. After that day, the rich man knew it after long time. He wanted to take the dragon princess away. At the time of the crisis, the youth came forward, but he failed. Finally, the Dragon Princess saved the youth.
How to Get to Nandian Dragon Pool
In Lianghe County, it is convenient to get to the Dragon Pool. 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 the Dragon Poolat 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
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The mid and last ten days of April are the best time to visit the Dragon Pool.
Nearby Attractions
Nandian Xuanfa Chieftain Office
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.
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
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.
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 (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.
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
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CNY 130 for the entrance charge Note: |
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Ropeway Fare: |
Glacier Park: CNY180 for the big ropeway (round-trip). Note: |
How to Get There
- Take the 6 bus from Lijiang Ancient Town, get off at Baisha Station, and walk 3 kilometers to the scenic spot
- Take the 7 bus at the Red Sun Square, get off at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Ride bike all along the road from the Lijiang Ancient Town
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