What is the mysterious Ailao Mountain?

📍Ailao Mountain is located in Xinping Yi and Dai Autonomous County, Yuxi City, Yunnan Province. It is a mountain range full of mystery and beauty. ☀Best time to visit: Spring (March to May): The mountain is full of flowers and vitality, making it a great time to enjoy the flowers. Summer (June to August): The climate is cool, making it a great place to escape the heat. It is also suitable for hiking and adventure. Autumn (September to November): The forest is full of colors, like walking into an oil painting. Winter (December to February): There may be snow, and the mountain is covered in white, which is a unique experience. 🌟Recommended attractions: 1️⃣Shimen Gorge: This is a huge forest oxygen bar, suitable for novice hikers. A clear stream runs through the entire canyon, and the water is clear and cool all year round. The ticket price is CNY 30. 2️⃣Nan'en Waterfall: This is a free attraction. The waterfall is like a huge silver dragon, rushing down from the sky and falling into the deep pool with a roar, which is very shocking. 3️⃣Jinshan Primeval Forest: This is the most worthwhile scenic spot in Ailao Mountain. You can hike 2 km to experience the charm of the primeval forest and see the towering trees. The ticket price is CNY 10, and a route map is attached. 4️⃣Ancient Tea Horse Road: This is a circular tour road in the scenic area, about 5 km long. Walking in the dense primeval forest of Ailao Mountain, you can feel the mottled bluestone road and the sound of horse bells that have been ringing for thousands of years. 5️⃣Ailao Mountain Sea of Clouds: Get up early to watch the sea of clouds and sunrise. The clouds and mist surround the mountains, making it look like an ink painting. ☀Recommended accommodation: ①Featured homestays in the scenic area: such as Shujishanshe and Ailaoshan She, which are close to nature but may have simple facilities and higher prices. ②Hotels in Xinping County: There are many choices with a wide price range and complete facilities, but they are a certain distance from the scenic area. ☀Recommended food: ①Gasa Hot Pot: Beef and mutton are stewed, and the soup is fresh and delicious. ②Dried Eel: Marinated and crispy. ③Yaonan Ham: Fresh and fragrant. ④Various wild vegetables: Delicious when stir-fried or boiled in soup. 💢Notes: ①Only some scenic routes in Ailao Mountain are open to tourists. Please do not go deep into the mountain. ②Do not blindly venture into unopened areas out of curiosity. ③Pay attention to safety when playing, especially when hiking and exploring. Be careful of potential dangers such as dead trees.