The ultimate guide to hiking in the mysterious Ailao Mountain and Shimen Gorge

✨Shimen Gorge is located in Jiasa Town, Xinping County, Yuxi City, hidden in the middle of the eastern slope of Ailao Mountain, named 'Shimen Gorge' because there are five natural stone gates in the gorge. 💦A stream runs through the entire gorge, clear and cool all year round, with the significant characteristics of 'four seasons in one mountain, different skies within miles' of the high-altitude climate. The outside of the gorge is warm and humid, while the inside is cold. 🌲The original forests and mountain streams make here and the sultry Jiasa Town like two seasons. 🌊Enter along the stream and return the same way, a total of 4km, with many mountain roads, cliffs, original forests, waterfall pools and streams naturally combined, the stream is clear to the bottom. /Shimen Gorge Scenic Area/ 📍Jiasa Town, Xinping County, Yuxi City 🈺08:00-17:00 (No entry after 16:30) 🅿️There is a 🆓 parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area 💰30/adult 💡Super Guide💡 1⃣️It is strongly recommended to go in summer for a walk, you can go to the end to play in the water, the water is clear and cool, the children's favorite, not in winter. 2️⃣Some treasures may say that you can see the sea of clouds in winter, those who have not seen it can also go in winter, but I have seen the sea of clouds on the golden top of Emei Mountain (on the homepage, you can flip through if you need a guide), I have a feeling that except for Wushan is not a cloud, I still think it is better to go in summer. 3️⃣The whole journey is a mountain road with water, be sure to wear non-slip and comfortable shoes. It takes about 3 hours to return the same way to the end, but actually the scenery in the second half is average, if you don't take the children to the end to play in the water, you can turn back when you reach 'Peak Water Show'. 4️⃣There are no vendors or shops along the way, be sure to bring food and drink. There are also few toilets along the way, you can solve personal problems when you see a toilet. 5️⃣On the way from Jiasa Town to Shimen Gorge, you will pass Nannen Waterfall, you can get off the car to check in. The whole process takes about 5 hours if you are not in a hurry to play, it is recommended to stay in Jiasa Town, and then set off in the morning, there is no need to stay on Ailao Mountain. 6️⃣There is a big temperature difference between the top and bottom of the mountain, you can bring a jacket for backup. 7️⃣It is recommended to spray mosquito repellent before going up the mountain. 8️⃣I have written about the food, accommodation and play in Xinping Jiasa, you can flip through the homepage if you need it.