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🏔️ Let’s Go to Nanjiluo (南极洛) – Yunnan’s "Heavenly Lake Sanctuary

#chinatravel **📍 Location:** **Weixi County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan** 🚗 **Nearest Town:** **Benzilan (奔子栏)** or **Shangri-La** (3–4hr drive) 🎫 **Permit Required:** Yes (arrange via local guides due to ecological protection) --- ### **✨ Why Visit?** 1. **"The Last Secret Garden of the Hengduan Mountains"** – A hidden valley with **12 glacial lakes** (like scattered sapphires) between the **Lancang (Mekong)** and **Nu (Salween) Rivers**. 2. **Tibetan Wilderness** – Snow peaks, primeval forests, and meadows dotted with wildflowers (best in **June–September**). 3. **Hiking Paradise** – Trails range from leisurely lakeside walks to challenging climbs (highest lake at **4,200m**). --- ### **🚗 How to Get There?** 1. **From Shangri-La:** - Drive to **Benzilan** (2hrs), then 4WD to **Nanjiluo trailhead** (rough 3hr mountain road). 2. **Local Guide Mandatory:** - Contact **Benzilan homestays** or **Lijiang trekking agencies** (cost ~¥800–1,500/person including permits/meals). --- ### **📸 Must-See Spots:** ✔ **Lake No. 3 (三号湖)** – The iconic heart-shaped lake. ✔ **"Five Lakes Loop" Hike** (5–6hrs) – Passes lakes 3–7 with jaw-dropping vistas. ✔ **Sacred Waterfall** – Tibetans tie prayer flags here for blessings. --- ### **⚠️ Important Notes:** - **Altitude Sickness Risk:** Acclimatize in Shangri-La/Benzilan first. - **No Solo Travel:** Strictly regulated; must join guided groups. - **Pack:** Rain gear, oxygen cans, and hiking poles (weather changes fast!). --- ### **🏡 Where to Stay?** - **Benzilan Homestays** (e.g., *Benzilan Tibetan Lodge*) – Warmth and local tips. - **Camping:** Allowed only at designated lakes (permits required). **🌿 Ready for a pilgrimage to nature’s untouched masterpiece?** This is Yunnan’s best-kept secret! #hiddenchina *(Need a trusted guide’s contact? DM me!)*
Posted: Jul 30, 2025
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