[2025 Leibo Attraction] Travel Guide for Mahu Lake Scenic Area (Updated Apr)

Leibo Mahu Scenic Area is located in Leibo County, Sichuan Province. It is a tourist destination that combines natural scenery and historical culture. Here are some recommended attractions: Jingui Island: This is the largest island in Mahu Lake. It is shaped like a turtle, with lush trees and beautiful scenery. There is a Hailong Temple on the island, which was built in the Ming Dynasty. The architectural style is simple and elegant, and the temple enshrines a statue of Meng Huo, a hero of the Yi ethnic group. There is also a Meng Huo Hall and a Jade Emperor Tower on the island, which are good places to learn about local history and culture. Muzhu Woyan: Located on the east bank of the lake, it is named after the rock that resembles a sow lying on its side. It echoes with Jingui Island, forming a unique landscape. It is a good place to take photos and enjoy the lake view. Huanglang Ancient Town: Located on the shore of Mahu Lake, it is an ancient town with a long history, preserving a large number of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, such as the Huang Family Courtyard. The ancient streets and alleys are winding and full of rustic charm, making it a good place to experience historical culture. Lake and mountain scenery: Mahu Lake is a large deep-water lake on the plateau. The lake water is clear and transparent, surrounded by forests. The lake and mountain scenery complement each other, creating beautiful and magnificent scenery. You can take a boat tour to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains and the deep and secluded bays.

Mahu Lake is the third largest natural deep-water lake in the country. The lake covers an area of ​​7.32 square kilometers, with a total water volume of 481 million cubic meters. The average water depth is 65.7 meters and the deepest point is 134 meters. 🌳Mahu Lake is located between the steep mountains and valleys of the Jinsha River Grand Canyon. It is surrounded by mountains and a large number of virgin forests. The forest coverage rate is 74% and the air is fresh. 🌠One of the unique landscapes is the Golden Turtle Island in the lake. The Hailong Temple on the island is the largest temple in Leibo County. It was built in the 17th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1589). 📜Historical evolution: It was a part of the Southwestern Yi area in ancient times. In the sixth year of Jianyuan in the Western Han Dynasty, Tanglang County was established in Huanglang in Leibo, and Mahu County was established in the Shu Han Dynasty. ⭐️Cultural legend: It is said that Mahu Lake was originally just a swampy barren slope. Because the blue snake moved the Dragon King of the East China Sea, the swampy barren slope became the surging Dragon Lake, and the golden turtle turned into a turtle-shaped island, namely the Golden Turtle Island. 📃National culture: Meng Huo was the leader of the Yi people in the late Han Dynasty. To commemorate him, people built the Meng Huo Temple on Jingui Island.

💫Explore Xichang, Liangshan, Sichuan | Encounter the beautiful secret place of Maku Lake🧳 ⏰Day 1⃣️Chengdu—Xichang—Maku Lake We took the high-speed train from Chengdu East at 8 am and arrived at Xichang, known as the "Night Lang of China", at noon🌙✊. Since we didn't book accommodation in advance, we chose a medium-sized express hotel to take a break🤔👍. In the afternoon, we went along the rugged mountain road to a small village on the mountain—Dashanping🍃🏡, where we started the night of camping at Maku Lake, the closest contact with nature❄️💤. The starry sky at night was so beautiful that it seemed like a dream💕⭐️🥾! ⏰Day 2⃣️Explore the mysterious Maku Lake⚔️🐼🔮 We were woken up by the sunshine outside the window early in the morning😴☀️. With the enthusiastic help of the villagers, we set up the tent😁🥳. Then the whole family couldn't wait to go to Maku Lake🏕️🛶🌌. The lake was surrounded by green mountains and the water was clear🏖️☁️. The whole picture was like a landscape painting, which made people feel relaxed and happy😍🖼️. In addition, we also found some unique wild animals, such as wild ducks and otters, which were playing in the water or walking on the shore, adding a lot of fun to the trip🦆🦣🙂. In the evening, we sat around the bonfire, enjoying delicious barbecue and beautiful music, which made the atmosphere reach a climax🎵🎉! ⏰Day 3⃣️Return to the warm home💐🌸 When the first ray of sunshine shone on the earth on the third day, it meant that the trip to Maku Lake was about to come to a perfect end🌞🌻. With reluctance, we packed our luggage, said goodbye to our lovely landlord's family, and expressed our sincere thanks to them🙏❤️. Finally, we set off on the way home with memories and positive energy🤗🎠! Through this trip, I not only got close to the magic of nature with my family, but also learned how to respect and protect this precious ecological environment🌿♻️. I hope I will have the opportunity to visit this beautiful place again in the future and share the unparalleled joy and peace~

Mahu National Geopark is a dazzling pearl in the depths of Xiaoliang Mountain! Mahu National Geopark is located in Leibo County, Sichuan Province, and is a veritable "dazzling pearl of scenery in the depths of Xiaoliang Mountain." Transportation Guide: Mahu National Geopark is located in southwestern Sichuan, about 300 kilometers from Chengdu, and self-driving is the most convenient way to get there. From Chengdu, take the Chengdu-Ya'an Expressway and Ya'an-Xichang Expressway, and it takes about 4 hours to reach the destination. There is a parking lot in the park, and self-driving tourists can park their cars in the parking lot and then walk into the park. Accommodation Guide: There are many hotels and inns for tourists to choose from in Mahu National Geopark. Among them, Mahu Holiday Hotel is the only hotel with a three-star standard, only 50 meters from the park entrance, with an elegant environment and complete facilities, making it the best choice for accommodation. In addition, there are some homestays and inns for tourists to choose from, and the prices are relatively affordable. Dining Guide: There are many restaurants for tourists to choose from in Mahu National Geopark. The dishes provided by these restaurants are mainly local specialties, such as Yi barbecue, wild vegetables, etc. Dining in the park's restaurants is relatively expensive, but you can experience the local specialties and culture. It is recommended that tourists can dine in the hotel or inn where they stay, so that they can better enjoy the food. Tour Guide: Mahu National Geopark is a tourist destination that integrates natural scenery and cultural landscapes. Tourists can stroll, hike, explore, and enjoy the natural beauty in the park. In addition, there are many cultural landscapes in the park, such as the Meng Huo Cultural Site, which was built during the Qianlong period and enshrines the Yi hero Meng Huo. This is the only Meng Huo cultural site in the country. There are also ancient wells, stone carvings, etc., for tourists to visit and learn about the local history and culture. In general, Mahu National Geopark is a tourist destination worth visiting, with rich natural scenery and cultural landscapes. If you like nature and adventure, then this is definitely your best choice!

✅Itinerary for December 25-26: Liangshan Cliff Village ~ Leibo County Ma Lake Scenic Area ~ Yanjin Dou Sha Guan Ancient Town, a less crowded and beautiful route. Because the weather was not good these two days, some of the photos I took were a bit gray. The car basically drove along the Jinsha River, and the actual scenery along the way was quite magnificent. ✅Cliff Village (Atuleer Village) Ticket: Free Also known as the Sky Ladder Village, it is located in Guli Town, Zhaojue County, Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan. The village is located on the cliff, with the highest altitude of 2300 meters and the lowest of 628 meters, with a relative altitude difference of 1672 meters. In the past, villagers had to climb vine ladders to travel, some of which were almost vertical and very steep. Now steel ladders have been erected and tourism projects are being developed. Those who are afraid of heights and not very strong are not recommended to climb the steel ladders. The steel pipes between them are all in the air, and it is quite scary to go down the mountain. I didn't go up, I just walked around leisurely, just to see the scenery, there is no need to come here specifically. The canyon scenery at the entrance to the Cliff Village is spectacular, but the Cliff Village, I personally think the scenery is very ordinary. After the poverty alleviation resettlement, most of the villagers moved down, and there are small shops opened by the remaining villagers, and there are also accommodations. · ✅Ma Lake Ticket: Free Located in Dahai Village, Huanglang Town, Leibo County, Liangshan, Sichuan, Ma Lake is the third largest plateau freshwater lake in Sichuan, along with Qionghai and Lugu Lake. But Ma Lake is more niche, low-key, and original. The scenic area consists of Ma Lake, Jinsha River Canyon, and primitive forest. It is a paradise in the depths of Xiaoliangshan. If the weather is clear, the lake and mountain scenery is quite beautiful. The core scenic spot of Ma Lake, Golden Turtle Island, was built to commemorate Meng Huo, the Yi leader during the Three Kingdoms period. The story of Zhuge Liang's seven captures of Meng Huo happened here. Stayed at a farmhouse by the lake at night, the lake view room, the scenery and air are good, but the accommodation conditions are poor, the air conditioning does not heat, I didn't think about it at the time, I should ask the landlady for a quilt. · ✅Dou Sha Guan Ancient Town 📍Ticket: Free 🌟Location: Dou Sha Guan Ancient Town, Yanjin County, Zhaotong City Dou Sha Guan Ancient Town, only 28 kilometers away from Yanjin County, can be self-driving or take a city bus. ✅The ancient town has a history of more than two thousand years, and the current ancient town is rebuilt after the earthquake. Dou Sha Ancient Town is the first pass from Sichuan to Yunnan. There are historical and cultural relics such as the Five Chi Road, Stone Gate Pass, Tang Yuanzi's Cliff Inscriptions, Ancient City Fort, and Bo People's Hanging Coffins. The Five Chi Road scenic area, the road is quite steep and slippery, pay attention to safety. We didn't enter the paid scenic area, we went up the mountain from the parking lot along the river, overlooking the panoramic view of the ancient town, there is an ancient plank road along the river, we walked a section, the scenery is very beautiful.