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Mutinyu Great Wall

The Mutianyu Great Wall has a unique architectural style and there are dense enemy buildings. The Mutianyu Great Wall mostly were built on the steep side of the outer side of the cliff to take the advantage of the mountain. The wall of the Mutianyu Great Wall is seven or eight meters high, and the top of the wall is four or five meters wide. The building materials are mainly granite, which is majestic and sturdy. There are 22 enemy buildings in the 2,250-meter section of the Great Wall. There are 4 enemy buildings from the 1st tower to 4th tower within the distances of less than 500 meters. This dense distribution pattern of enemy buildings is not available in other Great Walls.

Most tourists walked up the Great Wall on the trail of climbing the mountain. There are two trails in the scenic spot, starting from the two ticket gates in the north and south. You can walk from the north ticket gate to the 10th and 8th tower to climb the Great Wall. Or you can walk from the south ticket gate to the 8th and 6th tower to climb the Mutianyu Great Wall. The distance between these two trails is similar, about 1500 meters. If you don’t want to spend too much energy on the trail, you can choose to take the cableway next to the North ticket gate. The cableway station is located near the 14th tower.

The Mutianyu Great Wall features the most beautiful scenery among the whole Great Wall, no matter from the majestic momentum of the Great Wall or the experience of tourism, it has completely surpassed the Badaling Great Wall. Therefore, choosing the Mutianyu Great Wall tour will let you experience the charm of the Great Wall.

In short, if you don’t want to get crowded during your visit in Great Wall, the Mutianyu Great Wall is your best choice. The Mutianyu Great Wall is not too steep. The young people who have plenty of time can also climb the mountain there without taking the cableway. You will enjoy your trip in Mutianyu Great Wall.

Tiger Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge is known for being odd, dangerous, mighty and strong. Among them, the upper tiger leaping gorge is famous for the “gorge narrows” and “Tiger Leading Stone”, the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge is famous for the risky “Mantianxin” and “First Line Sky”, while the Lower Tiger Leaping gorge is famous for its wide river and the beautiful scenery.

The historical precipitation of Tiger Leaping Gorge is very good! Here you can see more tree fossils that has longer history than China’s five thousand years. The Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into the upper tiger leaping gorge, and the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge and the Lower Tiger Leaping gorge. The tiger leading stone in the middle of the Jinsha River makes people think about why it is called the Tiger Leaping Gorge. The road from the bus parking lot to the car parking lot is well built. The trails are down the mountain, and down to the Jinsha River, where you can see the collapse of the river constantly hitting the tiger leaping stone but standing still.

Tiger Leaping Gorge can be a suitable attraction for people who like hiking so much. It is also a holy place for Chinese trekking. However, it is necessary to allocate physical strength reasonably, otherwise it may be more embarrassing.

The momentum of the Tiger Leaping Gorge is indeed magnificent. Standing on the edge of the canyon and listening to the sound of the rumble of water, it is inevitable that you will have awe. The upper tiger leaping gorge is relatively mature and well-managed, and the service facilities are also complete. There are steps, which are safe and convenient, but you can only stand on the viewing platform. The tour of the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge is more participatory. You can go directly to the river to see the water potential and get close to the Jinsha River. After entering the scenic spot, the sun is shining and hot. When seeing the rolling water and the mist, and touching the roaring Jinsha River so close, you will feel it so shocking!

Huanglong Cave

In the Huanglong Cave, it is warm in winter and cool in summer. If you enter Huanglong Cave in summer, remember to take a coat. This is very necessary, as the temperature inside is low. If you don’t have a jacket, you will feel cold when you are on the boat inside the cave. It takes about two hours to play in Huanglong Cave. Everyone must follow the guide as there are many people inside and you will easily get lost.

The stalactites displayed in Huanglong Cave of Zhangjiajie and Yinziyan Cave of Guilin are the same topography. The difference between these two attractions is that the large waterwheel group in front of the Huanglong Cave is rare in China. The area inside the Huanglong Cave is large. The shape of the stalactites is very good. You can also take a boat inside the cave and it is very interesting.

The stalagmites and stone pillars in the Huanglong Cave here are not common white and taupe color, and most of them have stopped growing. The view in the cave is awesome. The scenery on both sides of the dark river is also very beautiful. There will be professional explanations to lead the team to explain more details about the attractions inside.

Huanglong Cave is a natural cave. When you are traveling there, you will be marveling at the wonders of nature. The Dinghai Shenzhen is the most famous inside the cave. Many people are squeezing to take photos, and the whole journey takes about two hours. The cave has a large area and a subterranean river. You can view the stalactites of different shapes along the winding steps, or take a boat along the dark river to see the beauty of the two sides. It is really dazzling.

The stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone flowers, stone scorpions, stone branches, stone pipes, stone pearls, stony corals and other caves formed by the calcareous solution are all over the place in Huanglong Cave, which are dazzling, beautiful, large scale with rich content. The beauty of the scenery has almost covered all the contents of “cave studies” and is the “all-round champion” of the world’s caves.

Black Dragon Pool Park

The Black Dragon Pool Park is located near the Lijiang ancient town. It takes about ten minutes to walk from the big water wheel of the Lijiang ancient town, and at the end it is the Black Dragon Pool Park, which is open to visitors free of charge. When it comes to Black Dragon Pool Park, it is famous for the reflection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the pool.

The park is located at the foot of the northern Xiangshan Mountain in the ancient town. It has a clear spring pool. In the center of spring pool, there is a Yueyue Building and a five-hole bridge. Black Dragon Pool is also the water source of the Lijiang ancient town. Many tourists, including foreigners, enter the Black Dragon Pool Park to shoot the reflection of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The best time to shoot the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is in the morning and evening. If the weather is clear and shining, the snow mountain will be reflected in the pool, together with the blue sky and white clouds, it will be very beautiful. It is not recommended you going to the park during June and July, as there are many rainy days, which make it very difficult to take the beautiful picture of the reflection.

In addition to shooting the reflection of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the plants in the Black Dragon Pool Park are also worth viewing. The Black Dragon Pool Park in May will be full of cherry trees in the whole road and the cherry blossoms here and there. You can enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms without going to Korea.

If you are not in a hurry, you can sit quietly in the park. In addition to take the photos of the popular spots in the park, there are many angles to capture the tranquility under the blue sky and white clouds. In addition, do remember to bring the receipt of the ancient town maintenance fee, as you will be carefully checked in the park.

Six Harmonious Pagoda

After you climb the Six Harmonious Pagoda, you can watch the panoramic view there, which is truly spectacular and worthy a look! Six Harmonious Pagoda actually has 13 layers, seven layers can be seen and the other six layers are invisible and each double layer cannot be climbed up, so when you climb up 1 layer, it is actually equivalent to two layers of tower height. Each layer is hanging with one plaque that is said to be titled with four words starting from one to seven by Kangxi. It is also a reminder of the floor for the descendants. Because the tower has a long history, the stairs are rotating, the steps are very narrow and a little steep. There is a circle on each floor to see the Qiantang River. The top of the tower is the highest and best observation point to view the Qiantangjiang River! Even if the visibility is not very high, you can still feel the broad river.

Because it won’t take too much time to finish your visit in the Six Harmonious Pagoda scenic area, so it is not recommended to stay overnight in the surrounding area, because as it is close to the scenic spot, the price of the hotel is much higher. Hangzhou’s special snacks are good. You can arrange the time to try it. For Six Harmonious Pagoda, you can arrange it for half a day to visit. Yes, you can also arrange 1-day trip go to Songcheng scenic area to have a visit and experience the night view of Hangzhou. The per capita consumption will be around 150 yuan a day, which is still good.

The Six Harmonious Pagoda in Autumn is more beautiful, with leaves of various colors, and the tower’s architecture, you will feel it captivating. The autumn scenery is also colorful in the scenic spot. It is very convenient to the bus station and parking lot of Six Harmonious Pagoda. If you are lucky, you can also go to the nearby river to see the tides of the Qiantang River.

Mount Emei

There are four seasons in Mount Emei! Just go ahead as it is worth a play! The price may be a little expensive for some visitors, but you can enjoy the hot springs in the evening and you will feel pretty good! The scenery is so beautiful! And it is amazing that it is sunny at the foot of the mountain, but it is rainy during you climbing the mountain, and it is heavily snowy in the middle of the mountain, and the top of the mountain is shining. Standing above the clouds, you can look directly at the sun, which is not so yellowish, and it is much whiter and brighter without clouds!

Official phone number of the Mount Emei: 0833-5523646

Time reference for visiting: more than 1 day

How to go to the Mount Emei:

Bus: you can take the No.5 bus at Emeishan City to the Mount Emei Scenic Area.

Tourist car in the scenic spot: In addition to the departure station of the Baoguo Temple Tourist Passenger Transport Center, there are 4 stations along the way (from low to high altitude), followed by Wuxiangang Station, Wanniansi Station, Zero Kilometer Station, and Leidongping Station.

Uphill sightseeing bus tickets round-trip is 90 Yuan, half-way round-trip is 40 Yuan. Wannian Temple, Wuxiangang, etc. also have round-trip transportation vehicles, for the specific fare you can inquire about the scenic spot staff.

Tickets:

Ordinary ticket: 160 RMB; Jinding cableway: Up 65 RMB/down 55 RMB; Wannian ropeway: Up 65 RMB/down 45 RMB (from Monday-Sunday during January 16-December 14)

Ordinary ticket: 110 RMB; Jinding/Wannian ropeway: Up 30 RMB/down 20 RMB (from Monday-Sunday during December 15 – January 15 of the following year)

Tips:

Wannian Temple Ticket: 10 yuan / person, Baoguo Temple Ticket: 8 yuan / person, Fuhu Temple Temple: 6 yuan / person, skiing ticket: 80 yuan / person / hour.

Opening hours:

06:00-18:30 (from Monday-Sunday during May 1st – October 7th)

07:00-17:30 (from Monday-Sunday during October 8th – April 30th of the following year)

Leshan Giant Buddha

Located in Leshan City, Leshan Giant Buddha is a statue of Maitreya Buddha. It is also the largest stone statue of Maitreya Buddha in the world. The Lingyun Mountain where the Leshan Giant Buddha is located and the Wuyou Mountain and the Guicheng Mountain behind it constitute a giant sleeping Buddha, which is another new attraction of the Leshan Giant Buddha. In addition to its tall image, Leshan Giant Buddha’s sophisticated drainage system is more scientific and excellent. After more than a thousand years of wind and rain effect, the Giant Buddha stands still and retains its original appearance and scale.

The Leshan Giant Buddha is still worth seeing. The land tour and the cruise ship tour are different. If you have enough time, you can experience both of them. Of course, the queuing of the land is inevitable. It takes more than 20 minutes to line up even though you arrive there at 8 o’clock in the morning. The tour guide said that there are 24 floors high, and it is a bit exaggerated. Tickets for sale at the entrance include the Leshan Giant Buddha and the Wuyou Temple. In fact, the Wuyou Temple is worth a visit. The colorful sun flowers are beautiful.

If everyone’s itinerary is relatively tight, and plan to go to see the Leshan Giant Buddha in the morning and climb the Ermei Mountain in the afternoon, then it is suggested that you take a boat tour, as you won’t feel tired and you can experience the best place to watch the whole picture of the Buddha. You can’t see the whole Buddha if you climb in the mountain, and you will be very tired and it takes a lot of time. The most important thing is that now you are not allow to touch the feet of the Buddha.

Some people think that although you can take a boat to see the whole picture of the Buddha, you can only understand the history and marvel at the builders if you really approach the Buddha and go around one step by step from top to bottom, and then from bottom to top of the Buddha. It took 90 years to build the work of the three generations of craftsmen, and you will feel shocked when you get close to the Leshan Giant Buddha.

Erhai Lake

Erhai Lake, located on the east side of the Dali ancient town, if famous for its blue water and wonderful landscape and the unique villages and towns on the lakeshore. Staying at Erhai Lake, cycling around the lake, and taking the boat trips are all great options for feeling the atmosphere of Erhai Lake. Erhai Lake has three islands, namely, Jinsuo Island, Xiaoputuo and Nanxun Fengqing Island. There are villages such as Youcai Village, Xizhou, Shuanglang, Wase, Haidong, etc., each with its own characteristics. You can choose to live anywhere in the lake, as they all have elegant inns for you to choose from, or you can live in the Dali ancient Town. Walking between the villages and towns, looking at the distant Cangshan Mountain, smelling the rapeseed flowers everywhere, soaking up the sun, and spending a leisurely day without knowing it, you will fully enjoy your trip in Erhai Lake.

Erhai Lake is a delightful plateau lake. You can quietly enjoy the beautiful scenery and and drink coffee at Erhai Lake, and you can spend a morning or afternoon lazily. Erhai Lake can be played by two ways: one is riding along Erhai Lake, the other is taking the boat cruise on Erhai Lake. A lot of people think that the riding along Erhai Lake is more funny. It is best to rent the electric car from the innkeeper. And do remember to charge the electric car while riding around the lake.

The beauty of Erhai Lake lies in its tranquility, and it is surrounded by the misty mountains and it has the unique blue sea and blue sky. Going to Erhai Lake must be in sunny days, when the clouds on the Cangshan Mountain are floating, the sky is blue, and the lake will also be blue and beautiful. There are many seagulls on Erhai Lake, which gives you the illusion that it is the real sea. In short, Erhai Lake will show you multi-faceted charms, no matter which one, it is a gift from nature.

Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake is a magical place. It is located in Ninglang Autonomous County of Lijiang City, the lake is 2,685 meters above sea level. Sitting on the boat of the “Mosuo people”, you will feel the lake is like a green jade, which is so crystal clear, and clusters of red-billed seagulls are flying on the water, to forming the picturesque scenery. The mysterious “Mosuo people” is still pursuing the matriarchal clan of “Men do not marry, women do not marry”, all that attracts you to embark on this mysterious land.

The road from Lijiang to Lugu Lake is good, but there are many corners, so be careful. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, the 18 bends of the mountain road, and the magnificent Jinsha River. When you enter the gate of the territory of Yunnan, you have to pay 100 yuan/person. Standing on the first viewing platform behind the ticketing point to overlook the Lugu Lake, you can sense the beauty of Lugu Lake is beyond your imagination. Self-driving is the best way to play in Lugu Lake. From the observation deck, along the S307 Provincial Road, Daluoshui, Dayuba, Xiaoyuba, Lovers Beach, Lige Island, Nisai Island, then you can stay in Xiaoluoshui. The hotel is about ten meters away from the lake, from where you can watch the stars in the dark, and see the sunrise in the room in the morning. The scene is so fantastic that only requires personal experience. The next day, you can continue to drive around the lake, pass by the Lugu Lake Town, the wedding bridge, the museum, Caohai, another lake and wetland, you will enjoy the mountain scenery and humanities. It is worth coming again!

The Lugu Lake in the observation deck quietly exudes a unique blue color, which is so mysterious and seductive. Walking into the boating lake on the Lugu Lake, you will feel it another fun to get close to the seagulls. Every angle of the lake is so beautiful and you will surely like Lugu Lake.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

If you go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in August, when the weather is good and the visibility is high, you can see the top of the snow mountain in the Blue Moon Valley, and when you look up at the snow mountains in the dreamy blue moon valley, it can make people feel that they have immediately conquered the mountains. Sitting on the cable car to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (8 people in each cable car), watching the cliffs and pine trees under your feet through the clouds from time to time, you will feel special flavor during your trip there. After ten minutes’ drive, it is 4,506 meters in the first-level scenic spot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The surrounding clouds, the cliffs at the foot, the glaciers in the distance, and the snow-capped peaks above the head make a wonderful picture.

Before going to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, it is highly suggested that you should buy tickets for the big ropeway online in advance. The tickets during the peak season is tense. And it will be better for you to join the local travel agency if you want to have better experience in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, as it is more relaxing than the individual tour and the price is similar.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the most memorable spot in Lijiang. When you look at it from far distance, you will feel it mysterious, but when you look at it at a close distance, it is majestic. Wearing a down jacket and holding an oxygen tank may seems unnecessary at first, but when you are on the scene, you will find that no matter how good or bad your body is, there would be some altitude sickness, so Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is not recommended for friends who are too old and too small.

The clouds on the mountain are changing. However, the magic of nature power makes you too shocked. In addition to climbing the mountain and gasping, you are constantly taking pictures with your mobile phone during your trip to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.