Author: Carey

Black Dragon Pool Park

Lijiang Black Dragon Pool Scenic Area is located at the foot of the North Xiangshan Mountain in Lijiang Ancient Town. It is also the source of the world cultural heritage Lijiang Ancient Town’s water system. It was built in the second year of Qianlong. Here, the spring is spouting out, and the spring water is clear as jade, so that you can see the bottom of the pool. Not only the natural landscape of the Black Dragon Pool Park is beautiful, but also a large number of ancient buildings which were built in Ming and Qing Dynasties were gathered here: Deyue Building, Wukong Bridge, Wufeng Building, etc. It is really beautiful, you will see the excellent scenery here and there in the park, and cannot help stopping and lingering. The beautiful Naxi ancient architecture and clear water and the snow mountain are against each other, and the blue sky and white clouds and snow mountain are reflected in the pool, to make you fascinated. The acquaintance of Lijiang can also be called the beautiful meeting of people and beauty.

This attraction is free to the local citizens of Lijiang. Foreign visitors can enter by paying the maintenance fee of the ancient town. This is a People’s Park of the Lijiang version. The small lake formed by Black Dragon Pool is the best place for the whole park with the beautiful scenery. You can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Wukong Bridge. This landscape is very attractive to photographers.

To the north of Black Dragon Pool, there are two lakes and a small river. The big lake has a relatively better view. You can sit on the lake and appreciate it slowly. There are a lot of local old people here. Next to the small one there are fitness equipment and gather with a lot of children. More. There is a Dongba Culture Museum outside the scenic spot. If you are interested, you can visit it. It is also free. In short, the Black Dragon Pool park is well worth a visit, even though spending an afternoon playing in this park is not a waste.

Six Harmonious Pagoda

There is a park in Six Harmonious Pagoda. There is a ruin of Kaihua Temple in the park and the temple is built in the same period as Six Harmonious Pagoda. There is a terrarium excavated from the ruins of the Southern Song Dynasty. There are relics such as the Imperial Monument of the Emperor Qianlong. There is an ancient tower exhibition hall in the park. The museum introduces the origin of Six Harmonious Pagoda, the development of the past generations; the evolution of the pagoda in Chinese history; introduces the structure and interior decoration of the Six Harmonious Pagoda. This introduction will also help you have more understanding of the Six Harmonious Pagoda. The “Six Harmonious Goldfish Garden” in the park introduces that Six Harmonious Pagoda is one of the birthplaces of goldfish. In the small open space nearby, there are some statues that introduce the allusions to Six Harmonious Pagoda. Next to it is the bell of the Six Harmonious Pagoda.

After visiting the Ancient Tower Pavilion and learning about Six Harmonious Pagoda, you can go to climb the tower and you can better explore and appreciate the ancient tower that was built in the Song Dynasty.

There is a security check if you take with a bag, and a lockable locker on the first floor is convenient for visitors. The steps in the tower are steep, and there are no handrails in some places. The elderly must pay special attention when you are climbing the Six Harmonious Pagoda, especially when you get off the stairs.

The Six Harmonious Pagoda has 13 floors when you look from outside, but it actually has 7 floors. On each floor, you can see from afar. The highest floor is to enjoy the sight of Hangzhou Six Harmonious Pagoda. You will see a majestic modern two-story railway and highway bridge flying over the Qiantang River. This is the first self-designed Qiantang river bridge in China’s history and it was designed and built by a famous Chinese scientist, Mr. MAO Yisheng.

Mount Emei

Emei Mountain Scenic Area stands in the southwest of the Sichuan Basin, 7 kilometers southwest of Emeishan City, 37 kilometers east of Leshan City. The scenic area covers an area of 154 square kilometers, and the highest peak is about 1099 meters above sea level. It is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. There are about 26 temples, and there are eight major temples, and Buddhists events are frequently launched here. Respected by the believers all over the world, it is a demonstration spot in Sichuan Scenic Area and it is a National Civilized Scenic Area. On December 6, 1996, the Leshan Giant Buddha of Emei Mountain was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as a double heritage of culture and nature.

It is one enough to visit Emeishan within 1-day trip. Tickets and scenic cars are used for two days. It is recommended to play at Mount Emei at least one and a half days. It is best for taking 3 days there. There are many places to stay and eat in the scenic spot. It is a bit expensive but acceptable. The ropeway is considered to take at the discretion of the individual’s physical strength. It is recommended to choose to have a visit the Mount Emei during the good weather, especially if you want to watch the sunrise. In addition, it is best for you to go there during the off season when there are not so crowded.

If you go to Mount Emei in November, the magnificent spectacle scenery, the red and green autumn leaves and the rolling clouds, will let people inadvertently create the feeling of being together with the heaven, such as the feeling of entering into the fairyland. When you are in the elegant environment of Mount Emei Hot Spring, you can breathe the clean air, relax your mind and body, let go of your worries and open your arms to nature!

Leshan Giant Buddha

Leshan Giant Buddha is a natural and cultural heritage site, which definitely worth seeing. If it is not self-driving, it is recommended to take the high-speed rail. There are many intercity high-speed trains every day in Chengdu East Railway Station and South Railway Station. It takes 1 hour to go to Leshan Station. Before leaving the station, there will be regular staff to guide the tourists to take the free bus to the scenic spot, which will take around half of an hour to arrive the Leshan Giant Buddha and stop at the cruise ship terminal. You can take a boat trip to see the Buddha, and the time is very short, for about half an hour. When buying a ticket of taking boat cruise, you must say whether you want to insure or not, otherwise the ticket seller will directly ask you for the insurance money! After sailing for a while, you will arrive at the Leshan Giant Buddha. The Buddha is very tall and spectacular, and you can see the statues on the rocks on both sides.

Most of the tourists have heard about the Leshan Giant Buddha and have seen the Buddha in the picture. And when you really approach the Buddha, you can truly feel the height of the Leshan Giant Buddha and your own smallness. Just the foot of the Buddha can sit around hundreds of people. At the foot of the Buddha, you can look up at the entire Buddha and remember to take pictures.

Leshan Giant Buddha is like a theme park about Buddhist culture. There are many Buddhist works, and there are countless kinds of authentic and imitation goods. Here, you will have a deeper understanding of the depth of Buddhist culture. When you are watching these perfect Buddha statues, you will feel excited. And your trip to the Leshan Giant Buddha will make you unforgettable.

Erhai Lake

Erhai Lake in Dali is actually a relatively large lake in Yunnan. Because it is not by the sea, the locals imagine it as the sea. However, the scenery is really beautiful, and with such a good climate in Yunnan, staying here is a great life! Erhai Lake is a landmark attraction in Dali. It is suitable for cycling around the lake. And it is suitable for self-driving. It is about 120 kilometers long around the lake. Cultural attractions such as the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, the Film City, and the Dali ancient Town are concentrated in the West Bank. The double corridor on the east coast is suitable for walking along the Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake.

If you take the train from Lijiang to Dali in the morning, it takes about two hours on the road. When entering Dali, the train will follow the east bank of Erhai Lake. At this time, looking west through the window, you can see the village farms on the east coast of Cangshan Erhai and Erhai Lake. The scenery is from far to close, from high to low, which is very layered. Sometimes you can see the white cruise ship on the blue Erhai Lake. When it is very sunny on the day with good visibility, when the scenery of Erhai Lake in Cangshan suddenly appeare through the gap between the hills next to the railway and appeare outside the window, the amazing feeling is very good while you are sitting in the train.

Erhai Lake is not a sea, but it is as wide and blue as the sea. In the winter, in Erhai Lake, you can also see the red-billed gull from Siberia. Just find a good sea view room to stay there for a few days, so quietly bask in the sun on the side of Erhai Lake, feed the red-billed gull, and you will feel it very pleasant to be in a daze.

Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake is located in Ninglang County, Lijiang, and it takes at least 3 hours from Lijiang. Although the road is far away, it is one of the places that most people think should be visited during your trip to Yunnan. Because it is far away and the traffic is inconvenient, there are relatively few people going there, but because of this, Lugu Lake is quieter and less noisy. The sky here is so blue, the water is so clear, like a paradise presented to you. You can stroll along the lake, you can take a boat into the lake, or you can walk around the lake. There are so many beautiful sceneries waiting for you to discover. Daluoshui, Xiaoluoshui, Lige Peninsula, Caohai, etc. are worth exploring to discover her beauty.

Lugu Lake, a mysterious and quiet lake, is a place that keeps you away from the city and slows down to enjoy life. During the daytime, under the sunlight, the lake is sparkling. You can sit on the lake, bask in the sun, drink tea, you can empty yourself all day without going anywhere and without doing other things, and this kind of coziness is never realized in the city. At night, the stars are as easy to reach, from 20:00 to 22:00 when the moon has not yet risen, it is a very romantic experience to find a starry sky in a dimly lit place.

If you happen to live in a homestay by the lake, when you wake up in the morning and open the curtains, you will find that the blue waters outside the window is clear, then you can really understand what it means by “it is a beautiful day after waking up.” Therefore, if you are tired in the city, please remember to come to Lugu Lake!

Under the blue sky, the Lugu Lake surrounded by mountains is quiet. Playing along the lake, you will find it full of beautiful scenery.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

The best way to go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is to join a local regular day tour group. Because there are a lot of tourists going to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain every day, and taking the ropeway basically needs to line up, and the queues of team visitors often take precedence over individual customers, so if you go there by yourself, it will be more inconvenient.

The popular cableway in the scenic spot transports tourists from the cableway station in Ganhaizi to the Glacier Park at 4,506 meters above sea level. When you get off the ropeway, along the wooden plank road laid on the glacier, you can travel up to the highest point of 4,680 meters above sea level, and feel the charm of snow mountains and glaciers from a close distance. In case of windy weather, it may be out of service. Please pay attention to the official news.

The cableway station is located at the whitewater river at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Take the Yunshanping Cableway to reach Yunshanping, which is 3240 meters above sea level, and it is a good location for viewing the charm of the peaks of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from a distance.

Maoniuping is a large lawn on the other side of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, about 15 kilometers from Yunshanping. Ascending to Maoniuping, you can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from another angle.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is also very suitable for overlooking from afar, as it is more beautiful than being in the mountains. The overall feeling is that the air is so fresh, the sky is so blue, and the white clouds are so white and lovely. Come to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, where you can wash your heart. The scenery of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain definitely makes you feel valuable for money, and you will open your vision. The blue sky and the towering snow mountain let you feel that the whole person is free and uncontrolled.

Shuhe Ancient Town

The Shuhe ancient town is sparsely populated, with beautiful scenery, quiet environment, clear water and excellent reflection. The ditch of the ancient town is also beautifully landscaped. The Jiuding Longtan attraction in the town is a must-see attraction during your visit to Shuhe Ancient Town. You can see the crystal-clear water in the pool, where the swimming fish is also clearly visible, pool water and reflection are so beautiful! When you feel tired, at the yogurt shop next to the bridge head, you can buy a cup of fruit yogurt to drink, while sitting on the balcony, and appreciating the white snow on the top of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which make you feel very enjoyable.

For the Shuhe Ancient Town, lots of visitors feel that it is the most comfortable place. While you are staying at the inn inside the town, you are not required to pay maintenance fees. The inn is cheap and the landscape is good. You can see all the scenic spots, including the sunrise and sunset, and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which all are free. Jiulongquan’s water flows down the village, which is crystal clear, and you can see flowers and scenery everywhere. And you will enjoy the slow life there.

Compared to the Lijiang Ancient Town, the Shuhe Ancient Town is much quieter, which is like a sleeping child, and the adults are not willing to bother her. Along the way, there are full of flowers in front of the house, and the playful bougainvillea always stretch out of the hospital. The grooms are riding horses or chasing the carriages on the small roads of the house. It seems that people are telling the past and present life of this town. The ancient tea-horse roads gathered by businessmen naturally appear in front of you.

At the northwest end of Shuhe, Jiuding Longtan, Qinglong River and Shuhe River originate here. The sound of the water is clear and cheerful, and it is quietly secreted here The freshness of the flowers, the smell of the soil, the moisture of the stream, make everything so beautiful here in the Shuhe Ancient Town.

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Tickets for Hong Kong Disneyland Resort can be purchased online (it seems to be more than 400 RMB), and the seller will send you an email so as to enter the resort. After you get off the subway, before you enter the gate, you will feel that the subway station has a strong Disney atmosphere, which will make you as happy as a child. And you will feel even excited the moment you walk into the entrance of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Walking into the main gate of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, you can see a large fountain. A splash of water from a whale will rise up the Mickey on the surfboard, and it is surrounded by Disney’s various statues. There are some travel guides online that recommend everyone to go right and turn counterclockwise. It turns out that this kind of guide is correct, and many popular items are in the first area on the right. The staff at Disney are very sweet and kind, so you can talk to them and take a photo with a balloon.

The play section needs to cross the American town street, so you can go straight to the tomorrow world plate after the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort opens at 10 o’clock at the right hand. And you can take the small train in the Disneyland to explore the panoramic view of Disney. The train stops for two stops, one stop is at the town near the main entrance, and the one stop is the opposite of the fantasy world. There are street performances scattered in every corner of the park, but not all of them can be caught up, and it is full of surprises everywhere.

Disney at night is also very beautiful. The meal coupons can be bought online in advance and redeemed in the Disney. For the restaurant inside, it is highly recommended to taste the Royal Ballroom and the Great Adventure Restaurant.

Finally, if you want to have good experience in Disney, you must avoid the high-peak during holidays.

Nanxun Watertown

For the Jiangnan water town, you will feel it an ancient town when you are passing through. Many times, the Jiangnan water towns in our minds are often occupied by small bridges and water, and are monopolized by powder walls. In fact, the same ancient town, with different foundations, has an unusual cultural charm. The essence of Nanxun is that it was the bud of Chinese capitalism. Nanxun Watertown is located in the center of the Yangtze River Delta, Huzhou, and it is rich in silk and has the best quality. The Nanxun people have long been rich in silk and become wealthy giants. Because of the rich, there is an opportunity to go abroad and get in touch with Western society. Because of the sedimentation, every stone and bridge, brick and watt, is more and more heavy under the influence of historical atmosphere, but in any case, Nanxun Ancient Town is a place worth visiting.

For the meal and accommodation in Nanxun Ancient Town

There are also several hand workshops on the street where you can buy local specialties and snacks. Along the Nandong Street, after passing through the Silk Industry Hall, the right-hand side is the Bianmin Road. There are many snack bars on the road, especially the noodle restaurants. You can taste a bowl of noodles with the Jiangnan characteristics.

If you want to stay in Nanxun for one night, you can choose the special inn there. The Liuyinlu Inn on the east side of the Baijian Building was rebuilt in the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. It has front and back courtyards and is an authentic garden house, which is very famous, and the price of the standard room is about 200 Yuan/night. On the east side, there are also several inns which are built along the river, and they are simple and elegant. However, the price of accommodation in the ancient town should be slightly higher. If you want to stay at a cheap price, you can walk for ten minutes to Tai’an Road or Tongxin Road next to the ancient town. There are many hotels and the prices are quite affordable.