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Shangri-La Baishuitai Scenic Area

The Baishuitai is located at the foot of the Haba Snow Mountain and is known as the "Field Left by Immortals." It is the largest travertine terrace in China. Due to the high content of bicarbonate in the water, long-term dissolution and sedimentation have formed this natural wonder, which resembles layers of terraced fields, creating countless stacked jade-like hills filled with water. Baishuitai is not only picturesque but also the birthplace of the Naxi people's Dongba culture. Every year on the eighth day of the second lunar month, the Naxi people hold a grand "Morning Baishuitai" event here.

2025-02-17

　　Baishuitai - Dongba Sacred Land. The Source of the Naxi

　　Baishuitai is located at the foot of Haba Snow Mountain, known as the "Field Left by Immortals". It is the largest travertine terrace in China. Due to the high content of bicarbonate in the water, long-term dissolution and sedimentation have formed this natural wonder, resembling layers of terraced fields, creating countless jade ridges and silver hills filled with water. Baishuitai is not only picturesque but also the birthplace of the Naxi Dongba culture. Every year on the eighth day of the second lunar month, the Naxi people hold a grand "Morning Baishuitai" event here.

　　Best time to visit: All year round

　　Sightseeing time: About 1 to 1.5 hours

　　Transportation:

　　1. It is 100 kilometers from Shangri-La City. There is a bus to Baishuitai in Sanba Township every morning, returning to Shangri-La City in the afternoon. The one-way trip takes about 3 hours, with a reference ticket price of 40 yuan.

　　2. It is 170 kilometers from Lijiang City. There is a bus to Baishuitai every morning, and there is also a bus to Lijiang every morning. The one-way trip takes about 4.5 hours, with a reference ticket price of 100 yuan.Special reminder: This bus route passes directly through the core of the Tiger Leaping Gorge scenic area and stops for sightseeing (about 1 hour), so visitors must also purchase tickets for the Tiger Leaping Gorge scenic area.

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