When traveling to Yunnan in January, besides going to Lugu Lake, there are other places you can go to:
Yunnan is a place that each of us knows. Many people like to travel to Yunnan. Let me introduce to you what interesting attractions you can visit in Yunnan in January? Eat, buy, buy, and travel. I believe everyone will envy the days of traveling. Traveling is to go to other places to see the scenery and buy specialties.
Shangri-La
The word "Shangri-La" was described by the American novelist James Hilton in the 1933 novel "Lost Horizon" A land of eternal peace and tranquility. It is a paradise with snow peaks and canyons, magnificent and mysterious temples, tranquil lakes surrounded by forests, beautiful prairie and herds of cattle and sheep.
Diqing possesses everything described in James Hilton’s book vividly. What’s even more coincidental is that the word “Shangri-La” is the Tibetan word for Zhongdian in Diqing, which means “the heart of the city”. It means "the sun and the moon". It is the ideal living environment and the highest realm in the minds of Tibetans. Diqing Plateau is the "Shangri-La" that people have been looking for for half a century.
Transportation: Diqing's transportation is mainly highways. To go to scenic spots that are not accessible by highways (such as Bita Lake), you have to ride a horse.
Yuanyang Rice Terraces
Located in Yuanyang County, Yunnan Province, the industrious Hani people have turned the mountains here into ink paintings. The scenery here will change with the drifting clouds and mists. , quite spectacular. Most of the Yuanyang rice terraces are located on both sides of the Yuanyang-Lüchun highway. Five kilometers from the old county town of Yuanyang in the direction of Lvchun is the Tuguozhai Rice Terraces. It is on the left side of the road. The best photos are in the morning. Go 11 kilometers from Tuguozhai to the Mengpin Rice Terraces, which is on the right side of the road. The best results are taken in the afternoon and dusk.
The sunrise at Longshuba and Duoyishu can be regarded as a very exciting part of Yuanyang Rice Terraces; Laohuzui has the feeling of aerial photography; in addition, Laomeng has a market on Sunday, and Dai, Miao, Hani, The Yi, Yao and other ethnic groups have strong customs, especially the colorful clothing. It is recommended to go early and take time to visit the surrounding villages while watching the market. If you are not a photography enthusiast and just want to take a look, you don’t have to rush to the shooting spots to join in the fun. You can appreciate the tranquility and beauty of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces at any place you choose.
Lugu Lake
It is quiet and mysterious, surrounded by mountains, and the Mosuo people with ancient walking marriage customs live on the shore. The old road from Lijiang to Lugu Lake was 230 kilometers and took 7 hours. After the completion of the new line, the mileage was shortened to 130 kilometers and took 4 hours. However, in the rainy season, the road conditions are still bad, and drivers often choose the old road, which consumes more time. .
No matter which direction you want to enter Lugu Lake, you must first arrive at Ninglang County. The county seat is 75 kilometers away from the lake area. The lake area is located in Luoshui Village, where most scenic spots, residential buildings and transportation points are concentrated. Lijiang – Lugu Lake There is currently no direct bus from Lijiang to Lugu Lake, and you have to transfer in Ninglang County.
However, changing trains is not as complicated and troublesome as tourists imagine. It is actually very convenient. Just jump off one bus and jump on another bus at the same place – the bus from Ninglang to Lugu Lake is waiting at the station. With. Most tourists, whether they go by chartered car or by shuttle bus, usually have lunch in Ninglang. What delicious foods do I recommend when traveling to Yunnan?
Yuanmou Earth Forest
This is a place with the geographical features of the western United States. After tens of thousands of years of natural creation, this place has been formed. The weird and confusing geology and landforms, these towering sand pillars are truly miraculous and natural. It is located in Yuanmou County, 32 kilometers away from the county seat.
Travel Tips:
1. It is about 180 kilometers from Kunming to Yuanmou County. The road condition is good. The roads before going to the scenic spot are all asphalt roads. There are several buses from Kunming to Yuanmou County every day, and there are also buses from the county seat to Langbapu Village, Wumao Township, and Pingtian Township of Xintian Township. The highway signs are clear, and self-driving and self-guided tours are very convenient. Travel arrangements can be made for a two-night stay or a three-night stay.
2. There are farmers’ hotels in Wumao Township and Langbapu Village of Xintian Township. They have simple sanitary facilities and can provide meals at low prices, usually 30-50 yuan a day. There are many two-star hotels and ordinary hotels in the county.
3. The Wumao Earth Forest Scenic Spot has already charged a fee, and the Langbapu Earth Forest will also set up a card fee this year. The ticket is 80 yuan, and the horse riding fee in the scenic area is charged separately. You can go sightseeing or taking photos in the soil forest regardless of the season, but you should check the weather forecast before setting off. It is best when it is not raining but sunny and cloudy.
The First Bend of the Jinsha River
The First Bend of the Jinsha River is located at the junction of Benzilan Town, Deqin County, Diqing Prefecture, Yunnan Province, and Zigeng Township, Derong County, Sichuan Province. It is known locally as Moon Bay. The Dingqu River runs through the entire territory from north to south. After successively accepting the Mayi River and the Shuoqu River, it brought the water of the three rivers into the embrace of the Jinsha River. At the confluence of the rivers, it formed the wonder of "three walls sandwiched by two rivers" .
The Jinsha River comes through the mountains and valleys. The water becomes more powerful and the canyon gradually opens up. When it is about to break out of the Sichuan and Yunnan fortress, it seems to want to relieve the fatigue of the long journey, so it slows down. The footsteps gracefully drew a big "Ω"-shaped turn around the pyramid-like sun cone peak.
Unexpectedly, this unintentional improvisation turned out to be a wonder, which is the "No. 1 Bend of Jinsha River", one of the forty most scenic spots in China. The panoramic view from the top of the mountain makes people feel refreshed and breathtaking, and they cannot help but marvel at the magic of nature! The first bay of the Jinsha River (Moon Moon Bay) is located in Benzilan Town, Deqin County, Diqing Prefecture, Yunnan Province and Zigeng, Derong County, Sichuan Province At the junction of townships, tourist buses can arrive.
Rizhao Jinshan
Meili Snow Mountain: one of the most beautiful snow-capped mountains in the world. Her beauty is sacred and inviolable. It is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, so you rarely see her true face. Located about 10 kilometers northeast of Deqin County, Yunnan Province, between the Nujiang River and the Lancang River in the middle section of the Hengduan Mountains, there are 13 peaks with an average altitude of more than 6,000 meters, known as the "Thirteen Peaks of the Prince". The main peak, Kawagebo Peak, has an altitude of 6,740 meters. Mi, is the highest peak in Yunnan. Due to the obvious vertical climate, the climate in the Meili Snow Mountain area is changeable, with snow, rain, and clouds all changing in an instant.
Best travel time: Meili Snow Mountain not only has complex terrain, but also has more complex climate changes. The best season to view the Meili Snow Mountains is winter and spring. Generally, it is easier to see the snow mountains in the early morning when the sun just comes out. Every summer, the temperature in the valley at the foot of the mountain can reach 11-29℃, while in the high mountains it is -10℃-20℃. The average annual precipitation is 600mm, mostly concentrated from June to January. During this period, the climate is extremely unstable and it is a restricted climate zone for mountaineering. Naxi Jingdi Inn also provides free down jacket rental, and Jingdi Inn also provides free laundry services.
Shuodu Lake
This is not just a lake, it is a place where the gods drink water. It has charming morning mist, clear lake water, and is surrounded by colorful mountains and forests. , this is a fairy tale world. Shuodu Lake, also called Shuodugang Lake, is located in the northeast of Shangri-La. Shuodu Lake is one of the largest plateau lakes in Shangri-La County.
It takes about 1 hour to get there by car from Shangri-La County.
Dongchuan Red Land
Dongchuan Red Land refers to Xintian Township, located more than 40 kilometers southwest of Dongchuan District, Kunming City. There is a village named "Huashitou" (in 109 (milestone of the public road), the area with a radius of nearly a hundred miles is the most concentrated, typical and distinctive red land on the Yunnan Red Soil Plateau.
From September to December every year, part of the red land is plowed and ready for planting, and the other part of the red land has been planted with green barley or wheat and other crops. From a distance, it looks like a patch of color painted by the sky. The brilliant colors, set against the blue sky, white clouds and the unpredictable light, create a spectacular scenery on the red earth. In addition, each season will have different beautiful scenery according to the planting of crops, red and green. Looking from a distance, you will think that you are in a painting.
Transportation: 1. Dongchuan Xincun Town—Xintian Township—Huashitou. 2. Self-driving route: Kunming - Kedu - Ma Street - Niu Street - Huashitou.
Zhanyi Haifeng Wetland
Located in Dapo Township, Zhanyi County, the scenic area covers an area of 6.67 square kilometers. It is an integration of mountains, water, forests, rocks, caves, pools and grassland. The typical karst wetland landscape is known as "Ninety-Nine Mountains, Ninety-Nine Peaks" and "Yunnan Little Guilin". Few people set foot here, and it is located in a remote area. There are lush aquatic plants and flocks of migratory birds.
Dotted with towering stone mountains, it is a paradise for photographers. Although transportation and tourism reception conditions are limited, in recent years, some friends who like outdoor sports and photography have come here in droves. They like the purity and tranquility of the sparsely populated area, and call it one of the top ten wonderlands in Yunnan.