Lashi Lake
Lashi Lake is in the basin in Hengduan Mountain Range, 10 kilometers away from the Old Town of Lijiang. The grassy marshland on the bank often gathers lots of water. It is the…
Gadan Songzanlin Monastery
The Shangri-La Ganden Songzanlin Monastery is a stunning Tibetan Buddhist monastery in China’s Shangri-la, Yunnan province. Additionally, it is also known as the “Little Potala Palace” and is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery…
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…
Stone Drum and the Frist Bend of Yangtze River
Yangtze River, considerd the mother river of China, flows majestically through the center of China and is the third longest river in the world. Starting from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Yangtze River surges…
Laojun Mountain & Liming Scenic Area
Nestled in the heart of China’s Yunnan province, the Laojun Mountain and Liming Scenic Area is a natural wonder that has captivated travelers from around the world. This stunning landscape, characterized by towering…
Bamboo Temple
An old legend tells that during immemorial times, the king of the Dali kingdom and his brother drove out and went hunting rhinoceros. However, when they drove along the way till the Jade…
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…
Western Hills
Western Hill – The forest reserve on the west bank of the Dianchi lake consists of the Huating, Taihan mountains, which extend for more than 40 kilometres at an altitude of 2,500 metres…
Dali Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple: The Complete Travel Guide
Standing 69.13 meters tall for over 1,200 years, the Three Pagodas have survived more than 30 earthquakes while everything around them crumbled. After guiding thousands of travelers through this site, we’ve learned what…
