Yuhulong or Wenhai? Wenhai is definitely the ultimate pastoral idyll.

When I first came to Lijiang, I hesitated between Wenhai and Yuhulong. I went to Wenhai and later compared the two. Here's a comparison based on transportation, scenery, and facilities: 1. Transportation: Yuhulong > Wenhai Wenhai: No public transportation. You can only drive or take a taxi. It takes about 1 hour from Shuhe Ancient Town. ⚠️Driving to Wenhai requires some skill. The uphill road is full of sharp serpentine bends. Drive slowly. Fortunately, there isn't much traffic. Just be careful of oncoming cars when turning. Yuhulong: Accessible by bus, taxi, or car. It's only a 20-minute taxi ride from Baisha Ancient Town. 2. Scenery: Wenhai > Yuhulong 👉Similarities: Both are famous for their lakes backed by snow-capped mountains. Both lakes are local reservoirs. Both have vast grasslands. Both are incredibly windy by the lake. 👉Differences: 1) Wenhai is much larger than Yuhulong.😍 It has vast grasslands where you can run freely (perhaps that's why it's called Wenhai, "Wen Sea," not Wenhu, "Wen Lake"). 2) Wenhai is very pristine!🏔️ Endless green meadows, snow-capped mountains shrouded in mist in the distance—perfect for a wallpaper! Plus, there are herds of cattle grazing everywhere, giving it a New Zealand pasture feel.❗️Don't get too close to the cows, though. I always feel like they might kick you. They seem quite fierce. 3) Wenhai is undeveloped and very primitive. The wind blows across the grass, revealing grazing cattle and sheep. Watch out for cow dung.💩 Haha 3. Facilities: Yuhulong > Wenhai Yuhulong has complete tourist facilities, including coffee shops,☕️ horseback riding,🐎 restaurants, and more. Wenhai is located in the mountain village of Wenhai. Its beautiful scenery was accidentally discovered by passing tourists. There are no dining facilities, but there is a public toilet in the village. If you plan to stay in Wenhai for a while, be sure to bring your own food. I brought a huge bag of snacks, just like a kid on a school trip. It's funny thinking about it now. Wenhai requires some transportation effort. If you have plenty of time and plan to drive, come here to see the snow-capped mountains and grasslands, and experience the unique Yunnan pastoral scenery. 4. Finally, something that might interest you: Photography: Wenhai > Yuhulong. Fewer people, more space, great for taking photos. 📷: Fuji xs10, only used a 56mm fixed focus lens! Color Adjustment: Lightroom