Seven must-see scenic spots in Yunnan

The seven must-see attractions in Yunnan are Dianchi Lake, Erhai Lake, Yulong Snow Mountain, Kunming Shilin, Old Town of Lijiang, Lugu Lake and Blue Moon Valley.

1, Dianchi Lake

Dianchi Lake, located in Kunming, Yunnan, is also the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan, with an area of 330 square kilometers. It has a long history and was called South Yunnan Ze in ancient times.

The scenery here is quite good, and there are also scenic spots such as Yunnan Ethnic Village, Taihua Temple and Longmen around. There are often floods around the lake. After building some reservoirs here, it has been greatly improved.

2.Erhai Lake

Erhai Lake is located in Dali, Yunnan, with an altitude of 1972 meters, which was called Kunming Pool in ancient times. The whole Erhai Lake covers an area of about 246 square kilometers. Its main functions are irrigation, water supply and transportation.

Moreover, both Erhai Lake itself and the surrounding environment are very good, and the beauty is fresh, such as fairyland. There are also many waterfowl breeding here, and occasionally some water recreation activities are held.

3. Yulong Snow Mountain

Yulong Snow Mountain is a north-south snow mountain group, which belongs to Hengduan Mountain System. Its main peak is a steep fan with an altitude of 5596m, and the top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round. Snow-capped mountains 13 snow-capped mountains stretch like a dragon.

The plants here are also diverse. There are different plants, shrubs, broad-leaved forests, coniferous forests and sparse meadows on the rocky beaches at different altitudes. There are also many animal resources here, including Yunnan golden monkey, leopard and other national first-class protected animals, as well as many second-class protected animals.

4. Kunming Stone Forest

Kunming Stone Forest, also known as Yunnan Stone Forest, covers an area of about 1 100 square kilometers, including 350 square kilometers of protected areas. This scenic spot has natural, cultural and thematic landscapes, each with its own characteristics. There are also many scenic spots, such as Shilin, Changhu Moon Lake, Waterfalls, Forest Park and so on. You can also visit them.

5. Old Town of Lijiang

Old Town of Lijiang has a total area of about 7.27 square kilometers. It is an ancient town scenic spot suitable for visiting all year round. The streets here are all built by mountains and rivers. This ancient city shows the ancient urban construction in China.

With distinctive features and styles. The ancient city has successfully applied for the World Heritage twice and is also a well-known scenic spot. Many scenic spots here, such as Sifang Street, Shogunate, Black Dragon Pool and Snow Mountain Academy, are very worth seeing.

6. Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake, known as the Pearl of the Plateau, is located in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, with beautiful scenery and rich natural resources. It is not only the highest lake in Yunnan, but also the third largest deep-water lake in China.

Among them, Lugu Lake, Yongningba, Goddess Mountain and other scenic spots have been attracting a large number of tourists, and have been rated as the top ten best ecological and cultural tourist attractions in China and the top ten most beautiful lakes in China.

7. Blue Moon Valley

The Blue Moon Valley is spectacular and majestic as a whole. If you visit it in summer, its beauty will be better seen. The valley is shaped like a crescent moon, and the lake at the foot of the mountain is blue. Both Yuye Lake and Jingtan Lake here are very good landscapes with beautiful scenery. You can make wallpaper with a pat, and it is also known as "Little Jiuzhaigou".

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Yunnan Province