Black Dragon Pool
Nestled in the heart of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in China’s Yunnan Province, lies the enchanting Black Dragon Pool (Heilong Tan). This captivating attraction is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking…
Yuhu Village
Yuhu Village is the last village in the Lijiang Basin at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The houses were made of a unique stone called “monkey head” by Naxi people. The…
Yufeng Lamasery
Nestled at the southern foot of the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the Yufeng Lamasery (also known as Yufeng Temple or Yufeng Monastery) stands as a serene oasis of spirituality and cultural heritage…
Mu’s Mansion
Nestled in the heart of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in China’s Yunnan Province, lies the magnificent Mu’s Mansion (Mufu), a captivating testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess of…
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…
Yuantong Temple
Yuantong Temple is at the foot of Yuantong Hill in the northern part of Kunming. With a history of more than 1,200 years, Yuantong Temple is the grandest as well as the most…
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,…
