Wenhai Lake

Quaint dwellings, alleys by the canals Today's Baisha still retains its simplicity from 20 years ago, with many interesting little shops lining the streets. Sitting in a café in the old town, gazing at the distant snow-capped mountains, it feels like retirement life has already been planned out. 🏔【Off the Beaten Path Recommendations】 1️⃣ Black Dragon Pool Park No need to wake up early, just 2 kilometers from Lijiang Ancient Town, you can see the stunning 'Golden Mountain by Sunrise' at Black Dragon Pool Park🌅 2️⃣ Qingxi Reservoir Navigate to Qingxi Park, a little-known spot only locals are aware of, where the reservoir is crystal clear🌊, and you can look up to see the snow-capped mountains. 3️⃣ Zhongji Sea Park Here, there's a large area of redwood trees, where you can camp and watch the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, very pleasant. 4️⃣ Baisha Old Town Of the three ancient towns in Lijiang, Baisha is my favorite. It's not very big, but it's not so commercialized. Order a cup of coffee☕️, and you can spend the afternoon watching the snow-capped mountains from the rooftop. 5️⃣ Yuhu Village Yuhu Village is probably the most characteristic ancient village in Lijiang, built entirely of stone, hidden at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, secluded and hermitic. 6️⃣ Longnu Lake A small lake at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with a solitary tree🌳 by the lake, where cattle and sheep graze, as if it's a paradise on earth. 7️⃣ Wenhai Not Xinjiang, but Wenhai Village in Lijiang, with lakes, grasslands, cattle, and sheep🐑... and the distant snow-capped mountains, like a fairy tale. 8️⃣ Jinta Scenic Area The free and unmanned Lijiang Jinta, reflecting the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, leaves a deep impression. 🚗【3-Day Itinerary】 I've organized this 3-day itinerary that allows you to see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and experience the lesser-known spots in Lijiang. For the detailed route map, please refer to P2: 🟡 day1 Black Dragon Pool Park——Qingxi Reservoir——Zhongji Sea Park 🟡 day2 Baisha Old Town——Yuhu Village——Longnu Lake 🟡 day3 Wenhai——Lijiang Jinta Scenic Area 💡【Travel Tips】 🌅 About 'Golden Mountain by Sunrise': In winter (December-January), as long as it's a sunny day, there's a high chance of seeing the 'Golden Mountain by Sunrise', with sunrise around 8:00-8:15 AM. 🧥Weather and Clothing: Yunnan is one of the best travel destinations in winter, with a comfortable climate that's not cold. Wear a down jacket in the morning and evening, and a light jacket or shell jacket during the day.

Some places in Lijiang!! Really can't just enter willy-nilly!! Lijiang's secret realm: Wenhai🌊 'The Forgotten Kingdom' depicts the pure Lijiang of 1941 It's the wind, it's freedom🌴 It's hope, it's the collection of all that is beautiful It's a place that once visited, one will yearn for a lifetime!! It's the secret realm of Wenhai beneath the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain!! The leisurely pasture! It's also the wonder of a Lijiang journey🌬️It's the essence of the soul Ah! Who understands the significance of this moment!! It's the pure beauty of nature Here, to find oneself, even for an instant, is utterly worthwhile!! Life is vast like the seas and mountains, and the rivers flow on, simply so Set off! Right now!!

Wenhai is a seasonal tourist attraction located at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang. Each spring and summer, Wenhai becomes a sea of flowers, making it one of the most worthwhile destinations for tourists in Lijiang. Wenhai Village, in Baisha Township of Yulong County, Lijiang, has an average altitude of 3100 meters. At this altitude of over 3000 meters on the ridge of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, there is a seasonal lake formed by the melting snow and ice of the mountain. The lake's surface area varies by up to five times between the rainy and dry seasons, with the smallest area being just before the rainy season begins. Similar to Shangri-La's Napahai, this seasonal lake is actually a vast grassland with a small lake at its center for most of the year. From April to November, a wide grassland forms around the lake, and the meadows are filled with colorful flowers.

Wenhai Village A mysterious village hidden in Lijiang Ancient Town! If there's a place that allows you to escape the noise of the city and find peace within, Wenhai Village must be on that list! It's little known and rarely visited by tourists Here, you can fully enjoy, the company of the free wind, clouds, rain, and sunshine, and also encounter lovely cows and horses! It is said that the cows and horses here grew up listening to music, they are not shy at all, and will even let you gently touch them When you're in Lijiang, don't miss this mysterious and ancient village, Wenhai Village!

| Healing and niche, this is the reason for the trekking. I can sit here all day! The clear, calm and wide lake Reflecting the vertical forest The changing clouds and shadows Facing the breeze, and the sound of the horse bells from a distance Such a scene in Wenhai Village is the reason for our trekking, right? Such a niche treasure spot will be popular sooner or later Take advantage of the less people, go first 【How to reach】 Wenhai Village is currently undeveloped, no tickets are required, there is no public transportation, you can only charter a car or self-drive, about 1h from Lijiang 【Travel tips】 1 At present, there are only horse riding projects operated by villagers, you can ride or take pictures along the lake 2 You can bring a tent for camping, pay attention to environmental protection 3 There are many mountain roads, pay attention to driving safety, you can prepare motion sickness medicine 4 Yunnan is always ready for sun protection, warmth, and fast weather changes 5 It is recommended to bring a telephoto lens, the above picture was taken by 70200Travel DiaryTravelTravel GuideVillage Village Guide Spot Report Scenery on the Journey InspirationSkills

| Healing and niche, this is the reason for trekking. The clear, calm and wide lake surface Reflecting the vertical forest. The changing clouds and shadows Facing the breeze, and the sound of the horse bell from a distance Such a scene in Wenhai Village is the reason for our trekking, right? Such a niche treasure spot will sooner or later become popular 🥳 Take advantage of the less crowded, go first 🚙 Wenhai Village is currently undeveloped, no ticket room, no public transportation, only chartered or self-driving, about 1h from Lijiang Currently only the villagers operate horse riding projects, you can ride or take pictures along the lake 📸 You can bring a tent to camp , pay attention to environmental protection There are many mountain roads, pay attention to driving safety, you can prepare motion sickness medicine Yunnan is always prepared for sun protection, warmth, and rapid weather changes It is recommended to bring a telephoto lens, the above picture was taken by 70200

Wenhai, a niche attraction around Lijiang, requires no admission fee. 🚘The journey from Baisha Ancient Town to Wenhai is not very close, 18 kilometers, driving into a not so wide mountain road, passing through villages and fields and orchards by the roadside, the surroundings become quiet, and the roadside scenery also changes, dense pine forests and the continuous mountains on the opposite bank come into view. ⚖️After winding around bends, I met the Fuguo Temple with flying prayer flags halfway, the vermilion temple wall reveals a sacred atmosphere, and the passing people walk into the temple to pray sincerely. 🎚The uphill section ends, and the appearance of Wenhai vaguely appears in the line of sight. At this moment, I just want to have an intimate contact with the beautiful scenery at the foot of the mountain! 🐳The 'sea' of Wenhai is the 'sea' of clouds rolling, and the 'sea' that stretches at the edge of the mountains, and the 'sea' of the sweet spring in the meadow.

After unlocking the natural meadow lake under the Lijiang snow mountain, one finds an undeveloped land, still home to herds of cattle and sheep, and little black pigs running freely. Wenhai is not a sea, but a lake under the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, where one can feel the sanctity of the snow mountain up close. Spring is a sea of flowers, summer and autumn are grasslands, and winter is a haven for migratory birds. The snow-capped mountain is spectacular in winter. Blue sky, white clouds, and the clear lake under the snow mountain, surrounded by mountains on all sides, where herdsmen leisurely tend to their horses and cattle... There are also flocks of little sheep on the lawn that I adore so much, I even want to adopt one because they are too cute~ 📍Lijiang Wenhai (Enter on the left side when you reach the lake) It takes about 1 hour to drive from Lijiang to Wenhai due to traffic restrictions, which limits the number of visitors, thus preserving its pristine nature~

Drive to Lijiang and discover such a village beneath the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain—Wenhai•Xianye Ranch Next to the village is a crystal-clear wetland lake formed by the snow mountain's melting waters. The sacred snow water turns into nourishment for the land, irrigating vast grasslands—a natural pasture. Here, there are free spirits, cattle and sheep, villagers, and you and me. Spend a day here, an afternoon, daydreaming, reading a book in the sun, having afternoon tea, and closing your eyes to feel the energy of nature, which can heal the fatigue of a whole year's work❤️‍🩹 Location: Navigate to Wenhai Village (close to Baisha Ancient Town) Afternoon Tea🫖: Wenhai•Xianye Ranch

Location: Lijiang, Yunnan, China Transportation: Taxi from Baisha town (on high season it’s quite expensive) Activities: walking by the lake, petting horses and cows, horse rides Entrance: free It’s a tranquil place where seems the sky meets the lake. The lake is so clear and it’s just amazing to walk by it. You can pet horses and cows by the lake they are very friendly. Make sure to wear something warm and comfortable. The ground is covered with grass and sometimes you cannot avoid running water on the grass. We have seen many insects and little frogs so just be prepared for that and fully enjoy your time by this beautiful lake. #yunnan #lakes #naturalwonders

Most people who come to Lijiang go to the popular tourist spots, which have nice scenery but are crowded during holidays. 😅 I hope that before you come to Lijiang, you can see this route. A one-day hike from Boduoluo to Wenhai is worth it! The Alice Primitive Forest in Boduoluo and the meadow lake hidden in the deep mountains are worth visiting! 🚙How to get to 【Boduoluo】 Depart from Lijiang city and navigate to 【Potato Factory】, the journey takes about an hour. 👟Hiking route arrangement 1⃣7 km light hiking, suitable for everyone Boduoluo—Lashi Lake 2⃣14 km intensive hiking, suitable for regular hikers Boduoluo—Wenhai 💡💡Travel Tips ⭐️Wear long pants + salt/salt spray, there are many locusts in the forest⭐️This route is rarely visited, find a regular guide who can provide insurance ⭐️Prepare high-calorie food, no need to carry too much weight ⭐️Wenhai and Boduoluo are quite far from the city, there are not many cars, you need to take a taxi from the city. I am Xiao Jiu, A native of Yunnan, Follow me, I will take you to more off-the-beaten-path places, So you can have fun without stepping on landmines Have a fun and interesting trip to Yunnan

😎The last time I went to Lijiang was in 2019, At that time, I felt that Dayan Ancient Town was too noisy, and Baisha Ancient Town lacked a bit of commercial atmosphere, I gave my preference to Shuhe Ancient Town. · 🫣In 2024, when I went to Lijiang again, Dayan is still noisy, Baisha is not only different, but the congestion is even worse than Dayan, Shuhe is no longer the image of my heart's white moonlight, On the contrary, I found an ancient village on the mountainside of Yulong Snow Mountain that has not been commercialized. · 🏡The altitude is 3180 meters, Facing Wenhai, backed by Cangshan, This ancient village has a very quiet name-Wenhai. · ✅The afternoon sun is just right, and the blue house is particularly dazzling in the ancient village. ✅The old grandmother picks up firewood at the door, and the children are basking in the sun at the door of the yard. ✅My Unicom mobile phone has no signal in this village, and there is not even a restaurant open in winter. · ☕Fortunately, I found a coffee shop "Chunxi Coffee" that is open on the mountainside, A little sister from Chuxiong is in charge. Including the window of the mountain and the sea, a warm cup of coffee in the cold wind constitutes my memory of Wenhai Village. · 👀How to play? 1️⃣Wenhai Village is very close to the main peak of Yulong Snow Mountain, which is a good place to take pictures of Yulong Snow Mountain. · 2️⃣The grassland next to Wenhai can ride horses and camp. · 3️⃣If you drive by yourself, you can follow the road around Wenhai, and the scenery on the opposite side of the lake is more beautiful. · ❗Tips： 1️⃣The altitude is much higher than Lijiang, so wear more clothes. 2️⃣The mountain road is not difficult to drive, but if the weather is bad, don't take risks. 3️⃣Unicom mobile phone has no signal, you can use the wifi of the coffee shop. · 📍Wenhai Village 🚘Navigation: Wenhai Village (about 20km from Baisha Ancient Town, about 40 minutes) · 🙋🏻‍♂️Just call me Xiao Ming! Beijing boy, travel everywhere. Play with me without getting lost, don't forget to click a ❤ before you leave!