Laomudeng｜Reverse Spring Festival Travel, Recommend a Hidden and Stunning Ancient Village in Yunnan

If you want to find a less crowded, beautiful, and peaceful place to relax with your kids during the busy holiday, Laomudeng, located on the hillside of Biluo Snow Mountain in Yunnan, is the perfect choice! Nestled among towering peaks, it is shrouded in mist and clouds year-round, with a sea of clouds surging like a divine abode. Stepping into Laomudeng feels like entering a world forgotten by time. Crown Mountain and Sacred Mountain stand tall like guardians of the village. The small lake in front of the church reflects the blue sky and white clouds, like a jewel embedded within. ✅ Wake up early and hike 20 minutes with a dog guide to easily reach the Sacred Mountain viewing platform and overlook the canyon sea of clouds. ✅ After breakfast, stroll through the quiet village, visit the church, relax at the café, and watch the mist drift like ribbons among the peaks. ✅ In the afternoon, take a 20-minute drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge, watch the raging Nujiang River, and take iconic “life photos” at the gorge. 📍Transportation Navigate to “Laomudeng.” It’s a 3-hour drive from Baoshan and a 5-hour drive from Dali. 📆 Itinerary ✅ Day 1: Baoshan → Laomudeng (view sunset at the viewing platform) → Stay at Fugong Laomudeng Ayinu Su Guesthouse (overlooking the village) ✅ Day 2: Early morning hike to Laomudeng Sacred Mountain (20-minute climb) → Breakfast → Laomudeng Christian Church → Laomudeng Café → Nu Family Beef Restaurant for lunch → Afternoon rest → Tiger Leaping Gorge ⛰️ Sacred Mountain Viewing Platform 20-30 minutes to the top. In the early morning, you can overlook the Nujiang Canyon, watch the sea of clouds and surging clouds, and may even meet a cute 🐶 guide. ⛪ Laomudeng Christian Church ▫️ Built in the early 1930s, located halfway up the mountain, facing Gaoligong Mountain and Crown Mountain. ▫️ Still used by villagers for worship (Sunday, Wednesday & Saturday at 8 PM). ▫️ There is a pond in front of the church; the calm water reflects Crown Mountain, the church, and the blue sky with white clouds, beautiful and sacred. 🌊 Tiger Leaping Gorge ▫️ The Nujiang version of Tiger Leaping Gorge. The Nujiang River is similar to the Jinsha River, appearing yellowish in summer and autumn, and green in spring and winter. ▫️ Tiger Leaping Gorge is where the Nujiang Canyon narrows, with raging waters and furious waves. ▫️ Park near the viewing platform; a 5-minute walk leads to the giant rock in the water, where you can take “life photos” without waiting in line. 🥘 Food ▫️ Nu Family Beef Restaurant: The dishes are delicious, the beef tastes great, and the portions are generous. ▫️ Guesthouse Breakfast: The breakfast at Fugong Laomudeng Ayinu Su Guesthouse is very hearty, the rice noodles are tasty and plentiful, and the owner is very enthusiastic, always asking if you want more.