Wumeng Grassland | Disheveled by the wind on the highland pastures

Originally, I wanted to see the late blooming azaleas in Wumeng, but who knew the flowers would wither so quickly this year? There were no late blooms left, only a few clusters remaining in the deep mountain gullies. In Wumeng, during neither the lush grass nor the abundant water season, the grass facing the sun is wheat-yellow (the side away from the sun can still be green), and the water in the Heavenly Pool is only half full. It's unlikely to produce the popular photos seen online. It's worth mentioning that this season also has winds that can rival the devilish gales of the deserts in the Northwest, which nearly flipped me over several times. Little advice: 🟢 When there is no sunshine on the mountain, it's a bit cold, and you need to wear cotton clothes, the kind that you would wear in cold weather. No wonder everyone comes here in summer to escape the heat; the name of Liupanshui as a 'cool city' is indeed well-deserved. 🟢 You must drive yourself. After entering the main gate, you can drive and take photos as you please, emphasizing freedom without constraints. Just a bit of social morality to protect the environment and animals is enough. The scenic area signs will tell you not to ride private horses, but the locals are actually very honest and enthusiastic. For ten or twenty yuan, you can ride a pony once, without any deception. They allow you to lead and take photos at will, which I personally think is very nice. 🟢 The best way to handle the strong winds is to take continuous shots for the atmosphere, and then pick a few photos afterwards to make a naturally beautiful set. For sunrise/sunset, you must climb to the mountaintop viewing platform. Standing high, you see far, and any shot you take looks good.