Cangshan Guide | Touch the 1.9-billion-year-old "Marble Heart"

🌈Highlights: 🏔️ Earth's Wrinkles: A 1.9-billion-year-old geological history book! Touch the "marble rock" wall at the place where marble got its name.📜 💦 Waterfall Surprise: The three-tiered Qingbixi Stream boasts a gradient of colors, from blue and green to milky white, like a scene from Avatar.🧚 🌌 Cloud Wonderland: The 18 km Yundai Walking Path along the cliffs offers 360° panoramic views of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. Breathe in the fresh air and feel refreshed.💨 ❄️ Xima Lake Bonus: A glacial lake at an altitude of 3,966 meters. See a sea of azaleas in May and a frozen wonderland in December.❄️ 🐒 Awaken Your Inner Martial Artist: Strike a pose like Xuzhu at the Zhenlong Chess Game, enjoy a vegetarian meal and admire the succulents at Jizhao Temple. A must-visit for zen enthusiasts.🏮   📅Itinerary: 🌿08:00 Ascend via Gantong Cable Car → 09:00 Photograph the three-colored pools at Qingbixi Stream → 11:00 Pose like a martial artist at Zhenlong Chess Game → 13:00 Enjoy a vegetarian meal at Jizhao Temple → 15:00 Hike 4 km on the Yundai Walking Path → 17:00 Watch the sunset from the Zhonghe Cable Car chairlift.   🚗Driving Information: 📍Navigation: Search for "Cangshan World Geopark East Gate" to find the dedicated parking lot for the Xima Lake Cable Car.🅿️ ⚠️Avoid Traffic Jams: Arrive before 8:00 am from the direction of Dali Ancient City! Parking spaces fill up quickly on weekends. Ensure electric vehicles are fully charged.🔋 💡Hidden Route: Enter through the west gate for a shortcut to Taoxi Stream! Navigate to "Dali's Courtyard" community for free parking and a scenic walking path.   ⛱️Must-See Attractions: 1️⃣ Xima Lake🚡: In May, see a carpet of alpine azaleas. Take photos in Hanfu and transform into a celestial being. 2️⃣ Yundai Walking Path🌫️: An 18 km cliffside walking path with views reminiscent of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. 3️⃣ Gantong Temple Surprise🎐: Admire ancient tea trees and perhaps encounter an English-speaking monk. Grab the first serving of vegetarian food at 11:30. 4️⃣ Shimen Pass😱: Test your courage on the 80-meter glass walkway. The canyon has natural air conditioning (a cool 26°C in summer). 5️⃣ Jizhao Temple🌵: A temple filled with succulents and cats. Enjoy coffee with a vegetarian meal. A healing place for zen enthusiasts.   🏨Accommodation Guide: 🌅 For Sunrise Chasers: Lutai Mountain Residence (600+), floor-to-ceiling windows with direct views of the snowy Cangshan Mountain. Hanfu experience included. 🏡 For Zen Enthusiasts: Jizhao Temple Zen Rooms (reservations required), 200/night including morning chanting. A perfect place to disconnect from your phone. 🚗 For Families: Dali Courtyard (300+), with kitchen + children's play area, a 10-minute walk to the cable car.   💗Other Tips: 🎫 Ticket Tip: Recite lines from Duan Yu in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils to get free Xima Lake Cable Car tickets! Student IDs get discounts (half price and up).🎓 🧥 Essential Gear: Windbreaker + non-slip shoes! The wind on the mountaintop is fierce, and it can even snow in June.❄️ 🚌 Public Transport Tip: Take bus C10 (green and white) from the ancient city. Beware of unlicensed taxis that may take you to shopping spots.❌ 🍜 Food Guide: Grab the first serving of vegetarian food at Jizhao Temple! The hot and sour fish at "Lao Li Jia" in Shuanglang Ancient Town is exceptional.🔥 📸 Photography Tip: The light on the Yundai Walking Path is most magical at 16:00! Wear bright colors for stunning photos.