Archive November 16, 2021

Mangkang county, located in Tibet autonomous region, the thousand-year salt wells existing more than 3000 pieces, and retain the relatively complete ancient salt production in our country.

The ancient salt wells can be found on both sides of the Lancang River. There are a lot of salt wells, the turbulent Lancang River through the middle, and the cliff with wooden piles is the salt fields, but they look abandoned for a long time. These are the ancient ruins of salt wells, under the action of external force, such as soaking in the water, and many ancient salts brine well wood pillar by varying degrees of damage, and in the lancang river rose water every year, they have been washed out of the dangerous river, because the ancient salt brine well is under a steep slope, there exist the possibility of a landslide, saved thousands of years is not easy.

To save the ruins, the local government set up the protection of cultural relics protection working group with professionals, also let us feel the wisdom of the ancient working people. After all, in the Qinghai-Tibet plateau, far from the sea, it’s not easy to have such a large salt well.

Libo Zhangjiang Scenic Spot, located in Libo County of southern Guizhou, bordering Huanjiang and Nandan of Guangxi. It covers an area of about 273 square kilometers, and was listed into the list of World Natural Heritage site in 2007 for its fine examples of karst scenery.

The scenic area mainly consists of the Xiaoqikong (Small Seven-hole Bridge) Scenic Zone, Daqikong (Large Seven-hole Bridge) Scenic Zone, Shuichun River Scenic Area and Zhangjiang River Scenic Area. The former two, dubbed “Little Jiuzhaigou”, unveil a wide array of waterfalls, streams, lakes, forests and fantastic caves.

Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, one of the minority autonomous prefectures of the province. As a vital pass from China to the Indo-China Peninsula by land. Jinghong is the political, cultural and financial center of Xishuangbanna.

There is no doubt that Xishuangbanna is a must-see stop on a trip to Yunnan. This city boasts lush tropical rain forests with a variety of rare animals and plants. It’s easy to get close to beautiful peacocks, wild elephants, monkeys and other animals at Wild Elephant Valley and the Primeval Forest Park. The exquisite and unique Dai bamboo buildings and ancient Buddhist temples are all hidden in the green trees, showing a natural, peaceful and simple living atmosphere. The Water-Sprinkling Festival in April is a carnival of the whole city, which absolutely should not be missed.

As one of the key tourism cities in China, Xishuangbanna is quite famous for its magnificent tropical rain forest scenery and traditional minority customs. Besides, its special geographical position – borders Laos and Burma, adjacent Thailand and Vietnam, which made it important access to Southeast and South Asia and the gateway of Yunnan Province opening to the world outside.

The whole area of Xishuangbanna is a famous Scenic Area and Natural Reserve, which can be divided into 3 main areas – Jinghong City Scenic Area, Menghai County Scenic Area and Mengla Scenic Area. The whole area covers an area of over 1202.53 square kilometers.

Welcome to beautiful Xishuangbanna!

Began from Erhai Lake, and ended at the foot of Jade Dragon Mountain. Following the Ancient Tea & Salt — Horse Road, we went through Dali，Diqing, and Lijiang prefectures, 6 days and 600 kilometers. Beside the beautiful scenery，we also explored the colorful ethnic minority nationalities’ culture, discovered the beauty of the people, and enjoyed the peace and quietness of the old small towns. We visited the Tibetan Buddhist temple and the Tibetan family, tasted different foods and joined different kinds of local culture shows.

Riding a bike 40 to 70 kilometers each day, we were energetic again in the morning no matter how exhausted the day before. we climbed the high mountain that even the birds can not fly over, we arrived at the first bend of the Yangtze River. We made the impossible into possible. We were crazy! Yes, we are crazy but we are professional. Thanks to you all. We conquered all difficulties and challenges. What a wonderful trip!