Lake, forest, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls... the ultimate beauty, hidden in the secret land of western Yunnan (1)

Some people say that Switzerland’s snow-capped mountains, jungles, lakes... are the life they long for.

However, if you go deep into northwest Yunnan, you will find a place with scenery comparable to Switzerland. It hides the most extreme Yunnan scenery and the most mysterious ancient villages.

There are ancient villages here that only 80 people can visit every year. They maintain their original beauty and mystery. The ancient villages exude the most moving beauty.

The Yunnan golden monkeys, which are as famous as the pandas, shuttle through the dense forest, revealing the atmosphere of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.

There are 9 large mountain lakes scattered on the mountain, looming and intoxicating.

This paradise is Weixi, which few people care about.

Weixi County is a county under the jurisdiction of Diqing Prefecture in Yunnan Province. It is the only Lisu autonomous county in the country and is located in the core hinterland of the "Three Parallel Rivers".

This almost unknown place contains countless beautiful secrets, and it can also organically connect Shangri-La, Deqin and Lijiang!

Alpine lakes and forest meadows

A hidden and beautiful secret place

Alpine lakes, rhododendron forests, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, rivers and rare sights The wild animals decorate this place extremely lively.

Nine Lakes and One Mountain: Each lake has its own story

If you want to uncover the true face of Nine Lakes and One Mountain, you need to challenge an extremely rare hiking route - Shenshan Nongbu Getche Mountain.

Although it takes a day and a night to get there, the 9 mysterious alpine lakes scattered around the sacred mountain along the way and the top of Meili Snow Mountain can be seen, which will definitely make you feel that all the hard work is worth it.

It is said to be "nine lakes", but in fact there are no less than a dozen large and small lakes in total. They are like pearls scattered by fairies in the sky among the mountains.

The widely circulated "Nine Lakes" only refers to a relatively concentrated number of lakes. These nine lakes are surrounded by a chain of steep mountains. They have different shapes and have their own legendary stories. !

Some lakes will disappear and reappear according to weather changes. It’s so magical!

The crystal clear White Lake is like a mirror, reflecting the peaks and trees. It is also the patron saint of livestock in Luotongshe, where cattle, sheep and horses all feast here;

By the villagers The Black Lake is called the "Strange Lake". It is said that if you shout or throw stones into the lake, it will rain immediately;

The Heart Lake at the foot of the mountain is full of romance and is heart-shaped. The shape makes it the most beautiful of the nine lakes.

Nanjiluo: A paradise rarely visited by people

Nanjiluo is located on the Biluo Snow Mountain opposite Badi Township in Weixi County. It is located in a hidden place and has not been fully developed so far. Only a few people know about the Luoxue Mountain Lake Group in Antarctica, and it is probably the last primitive secret place in Yunnan.

It is not easy to go to Antarctica. The road is extremely steep, narrow and dangerous. The vehicle must go off-road and other four-wheel drive. It is also a challenge for off-roaders. It can only be revealed under the leadership of a local guide. Mystery.

When you climb over the mountains and ridges to reach this secret place, the dark green mountains and quiet lakes are like a hidden paradise. The snow-capped mountains, rhododendrons and lakes are dotted with each other and set off each other, making it look so mysterious, smart and beautiful. .

No matter from which angle you look at the beauty of Anjiluo, you will feel like you are in a painting.

On a sunny day, Anjiluo looks like an oil painting. Especially when autumn and winter come, the leaves that gradually change from green to golden make the place colorful and beautiful.

When it rains in Anjiluo, it becomes even more magical. Amid the mist, lakes, grasslands, and primeval forests complement each other, like a natural ink painting.

If you have not been there in person, you will never understand its mystery, beauty and majesty, as well as the sacred lake surrounded by thousands of mountains and ravines and the beautiful otherworldly place.

Chabutoga: the highest peak in Weixi

Chabutoga is located on the west bank of Lancang River in Yezhi Town. It is the highest place in Weixi County with an altitude of 4840 meters, which is also the highest altitude in Weixi County. A summer alpine pasture in a village.

In Lisu language, Chabuduoga means "the place where Chabu hunts". In ancient times, there was a famous shooter named Chabu who often hunted here. He was named Chabudoga.

It is located in a remote place with inconvenient transportation and inaccessible people, but it retains the purest beauty. There are large and small moraine lakes scattered under the mountain, just like bright sapphires embedded in the mountains.

You can see clean lakes, lovely rhododendrons, dense forests, majestic snow-capped mountains, magnificent glaciers, majestic waterfalls, rapid rivers, and a wide variety of animals and plants.

Yunnan Golden Monkey National Park: Close contact with forest elves

Yunnan Golden Monkey National Park is located in Tacheng Town, within the Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve.

Due to the high mountains and dense forests in other areas, it is extremely difficult to penetrate deeply. This has become the only place in the world where you can see and have close contact with wild Yunnan golden monkeys.

The Yunnan snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan snub-nosed monkey, is a primate that lives in groups. It mainly lives in the dark coniferous forests of the high mountains in the Yunling Mountains of the Hengduan Mountains. At present, there are protected areas such as Baima Snow Mountain in Yunnan, Yunlong Tianchi, and Mangkang in Tibet, with only more than 3,000 animals left.

The Yunnan golden monkey has the most human-like face, scarlet “sexy” lips, and when it eats, it looks like an old woman with all her teeth missing. The local Lisu people believe that the golden monkey is their ancestor, so they call it "the wild old man in the mountains".

A paradise-like life

A beautiful but unknown ancient village

An ancient village located in a remote area with inconvenient transportation and hidden deep in the Weixi Mountains It is so beautiful that no one knows it, but it also retains the most traditional architecture and original folk customs.

For thousands of years, Naxi, Tibetan, Lisu and other ethnic groups have lived here like a paradise, and their self-sufficient lives are enviable.

Qibie Village: Millennium Ginkgo Village

Qibie Village is a village surrounded by mountains, located in Tacheng Town.

In the village there are the famous Bodhidharma Cave, a pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhist believers, the beautiful Chinese pastoral Hada, the B&B Hotel Habudayun Valley, and a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree known as a "living plant fossil". king.

When you arrive at the entrance of Qibie Village, you can see a huge stone monument under a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, with the words "Qibie Millennium Ginkgo Village" written on it.

This thousand-year-old ginkgo tree is regarded as a sacred tree by villagers near and far. It used to be a place where villagers worshiped heaven. When you get here, you must hug this famous thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, and you can also sit with the villagers. Enjoy the shade under the big trees, full of life.