Jianshui Swallow Cave
Known as one of ” the biggest and most splendid cave in Asia,” the Swallow Cave Scenic Region is located in the mountains 30 km east of Jianshui, and consists of a dry…
Nannuo Mountain and the Tea Plantation
Nannuo Mountain Menghai tea factory has released this Peacock series of single-estate tea mountains since 2001. They represent some of Menghai Tea Factory’s most sought after teas and are produced in very limited…
Shuanglong (Double Dragon) Bridge
Shuanglong (Double Dragon) Bridge is five kilometers west of Jianshui, its arches across the confluence of the Lujiang River and the Tachong River. A combination of science and art, the stone bridge ranks…
Terraced Fields In Yuanyang
The Ailao Mountain Range is a branch of the Yunling Mountains. Its highest peak is 3,165 meters above sea level. The mountain range, running northwest to southeast, is the dividing line between the…
Meili Snow Mountain
Meili Snow Mountain, also known as Prince Snow Mountain, is located 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) northeast of Deqin County of Yunnan Province. The mountain sits on the border of Yunnan Province and Tibet,…
Mingyong Glacier: A Sacred Ice River in Yunnan’s Mountains
The Mingyong Glacier, cascading down the eastern face of Mount Meili (Kawagebo Peak), stands as one of Earth’s most remarkable low-latitude glaciers. This majestic river of ice holds both scientific significance and deep…
Baisha Village and Mural
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha Village (Baishazhen) stands as a captivating destination that offers travelers a unique blend of cultural heritage, ancient architecture, and breathtaking murals….
Haba Snow Mountain
The Haba Snow Mountain stands 120 kilometres to the southeast of Zhongdian County. the meain peak is 5,396 metres in height. The Haba Snow Mountain covers an area of 21,908 hectares, with a…
Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake lies 200 kilometers (approximately 124 miles) from the center of Lijiang City, on the border between Ninglang County in Yunnan Province and Yanyuan County in Sichuan Province. The lake is like…
White Water Terrace (Baishuitai), Shangri-La: The Complete Guide
White Water Terrace (Baishuitai) is China’s largest freshwater travertine formation — a 300,000-year-old cascade of white and blue calcium pools nestled at 2,380m in the Shangri-La foothills. It costs CNY 30 to enter,…
Shuhe Old Town
History and Cultural Significance Shuhe Old Town, known to locals as Longquan Village, has a rich history dating back over 800 years. It’s believed to be the first settlement of the Naxi people…
Baima Snow Mountain
The Baima Snow Mountain lies in Deqin County of Yunnan Province, between the Jinsha River and Lancang River. The highest peak of the mountain is 5,429.6 meters above sea level, covered with snow…
