Baishuitai is truly a place where white clouds fall to the earth.

🌈 Highlights: Spring terrace: Located at the top of Baishuitai, the spring water forms a huge platform that slopes slightly to the east. It is the largest spring terrace in the area. Algal beach: A landscape formed by tiny plants and spring water, forming a travertine structure similar to a coral reef. Spring waterfall: A travertine landscape located at the edge of the spring terrace, showing the wonder of travertine flow and deposition. Spring pool: A panoramic view of the travertine terraces, forming a layered terrace landscape, known as "cloud waves and snow waves". Goddess statue: A stone dome on the lower left side of the spring terrace, white as jade, shaped like a pregnant woman, is a place where local people worship the fertility god. 🕐️ Opening hours: 7:00–17:00 🚗 Transportation: • Self-driving: It takes about 2 hours to drive from Shangri-La City to Baishuitai. • Public transportation: You can take a flight to Shangri-La Airport, then rent a car or take public transportation to Baishuitai. There are two buses from Shangri-La Bus Station to Baishuitai every day, the fare is about CNY 26, and the journey takes about 4 hours. 💗 Other tips: • Aerial photography: It is recommended to bring a drone for aerial photography. The terraced landscape of Baishuitai is even more stunning from the air. • Clothing: It is recommended to wear brightly colored clothes for photos, which will contrast with the white terraces for better results. • Lighting: Photos taken in the soft light of early morning or late afternoon are better, avoid overexposure caused by direct sunlight at noon. • Altitude sickness prevention: Baishuitai is at a high altitude, it is recommended that friends with a history of altitude sickness prepare relevant medicines in advance. • Cultural respect: Respect local religious and cultural customs, do not litter, and protect the environment. Food and accommodation • Food: You can try local Tibetan food such as yak meat, butter tea, barley wine, etc., as well as Naxi food such as Naxi grilled fish, chicken bean jelly, etc. • Accommodation: There are some homestays and inns near Baishuitai to choose from, or you can choose to return to Shangri-La City or Lijiang City for accommodation.