Yunnan's hidden "Oriental Pamukkale" is breathtakingly beautiful!

🚏Transportation and 🛤Routes Baishuitai is located in Sanba Township, Shangri-La City, Yunnan Province, about 100 kilometers away from Shangri-La City. From Shangri-La, you can choose from the following ways to get there: 🚖Charter/Self-drive🚗: Drive or charter a car from downtown Shangri-La to Baishuitai, the journey takes about ⏰2.5 hours. The scenery along the way is beautiful, so it is recommended to choose self-driving so that you can stop and take pictures at any time. Public transportation: There are buses from Shangri-La Bus Station to Sanba Township. The ticket price is about 40 yuan and the journey takes about 3 hours. After arriving at Sanba Township, you can take a local minibus 🚕 or chartered car 🚙 to Baishuitai, which takes about 30 minutes. 📸Photography and check-in spots Baishuitai Terraces: Baishuitai is famous for its unique calcified terraces. The layers of white pools sparkle in the sun, like "immortals' abandoned fields." Quanhua Waterfall: Located at the top of Baishuitai, water cascades down from a height, forming a spectacular waterfall landscape, which is suitable for photographing dynamic water flows. ⚡️Observation deck: There are several observation decks in the Baishuitai Scenic Area, from which you can overlook the entire terraced field landscape, especially at sunrise or sunset, when the light is soft and the scenery is charming. Surrounding villages: The Naxi villages near Baishuitai retain their traditional way of life and are suitable for photographing cultural customs. 🎫Ticket prices and discounts Tickets: Tickets to Baishuitai Scenic Area are 30 yuan per person. Discount: Students can enjoy half-price tickets with their student ID cards, and seniors over 60 years old can enjoy free tickets with their mainland China ID cards. 🏡 Accommodation Guide Sanba Township✨: There are some simple inns and homestays in Sanba Township, with prices ranging from 100 to 300 yuan, which are suitable for tourists with limited budgets. ☀️ Shangri-La City: If you want better accommodation conditions, you can choose to stay in Shangri-La City and go to Baishuitai early the next morning. There are hotels and inns of various grades in the urban area, with prices ranging from 200 yuan to 800 yuan. Recommended nearby food Naxi Roasted Suckling Pig: A traditional Naxi delicacy with crispy skin and tender meat. It is recommended to taste it in local restaurants in Sanba Township. Matsutake stewed chicken🐔: Shangri-La is rich in Matsutake, and Matsutake stewed chicken is a local specialty with delicious taste. Barley cake: A traditional snack of the Naxi ethnic group, it has a crispy texture and is suitable as a snack during travel. 📌📌📌Personal advice Best time to visit: It is recommended to visit Baishuitai in the early morning or evening, when the light is soft, suitable for taking photos, and there are fewer tourists. Explore on foot: The Baishuitai Scenic Area is not large, but it is recommended to explore on foot to better appreciate the scenery and details along the way. Bring enough water 💧 and snacks 🥪: There are not many dining facilities in the scenic area, so it is recommended to bring your own water and snacks. ❗️❗️❗️Precautions Altitude sickness🏔: Baishuitai is at a high altitude, and some tourists may experience altitude sickness. It is recommended to prepare some anti-altitude sickness drugs in advance. Sun protection measures: The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are strong, so it is recommended to apply sunscreen, wear a hat and sunglasses. ✅✅✅Unique experience ⚡️Participate in Naxi festivals: If it happens to be a traditional Naxi festival, you can participate in local celebrations and experience the unique ethnic culture. Night stargazing✨: Baishuitai is far away from urban light pollution, and the night sky is very clear, which is suitable for night stargazing. It is recommended to find a quiet place in the scenic area to enjoy the tranquility under the starry sky. -Visit the surrounding villages🏡: The Naxi villages near Baishuitai have retained their traditional way of life. If you are interested in the traditional culture of the Naxi people, you can visit the local residents and learn about their lives and culture.