Share this off-the-beaten-path gem in Yunnan, and avoid the crowds during the May Day holiday

‼️The May Day holiday is just around the corner Worried about the crowds everywhere in Yunnan So packed that you can't enjoy your trip ✨Sharing a truly niche and secret destination With alpine meadows, flower-filled pastures, and secluded villages Where herds of cattle and sheep graze leisurely Trek through pristine forests and Danxia gorges It all looks like the final scene of a movie ✨Perfect for those who want to take photos and relax on vacation And since it's not heavily developed yet, there aren't many tourists You can boldly go during the holidays It's also the season for rhododendrons on the mountains, which are really beautiful 📍Location: Luoguqing, Nujiang, Yunnan 🚗Transport: Carpool or drive from Dali/Lijiang, about 2.5h 📋Itinerary: Two days and one night or three days and two nights are both possible 🔖What are the fun things to do? 🏡Luoguqing Pumi Village This is an ancient and simple Pumi ethnic village, one of the minority ethnic groups in Yunnan that still lives secluded in the mountains. The whole village is built on the mountainside, with red walls and wooden tiles, and the smoke rising from the kitchen chimneys gives a sense of belonging to one's childhood hometown Play: Roam the village, visit Pumi homes 🐑Lovers' Dam & Big Sheep Field These are two undulating alpine meadows, where rhododendrons bloom in spring, and the cattle and sheep on the meadows against the backdrop of lush spruce trees are really photogenic Play: Camping, picnicking, photo shooting 🌳Forest and Wilderness Hiking There is a less-known hiking trail in Northwest Yunnan—Luoguqing Big Sheep Field Crossing Line, where you can see a rich variety of forests, gorges, Danxia, and cliffs. There are distances of 6km/14km/24km to choose from, and the altitude is not high, suitable for beginners Play: Hiking, wild cooking, camping 🏎️Wild ATV Off-Roading Stay in the newly opened high-end hiking hostel Nujiang•Shujia Wuxiang in the village, where you can ride ATVs across the meadows and mountain roads, enjoying the scenery and the wind of freedom 🔖Tips: The temperature difference between day and night on the Northwest Yunnan plateau is large, so be sure to bring warm clothes, hats, sunglasses, and sun protection clothing. The UV rays are strong, so make sure to protect yourself from the sun