A hidden gem in the foothills of Cangshan Mountain
From south to north, Cangshan forms nineteen peaks and eighteen streams, this well-known Dali scenery. However, people often only focus on Erhai Lake and the eastern foothills of Cangshan facing Erhai Lake, but overlook the hidden paradise-like town in the western foothills of Cangshan - Yangao. This is a truly worth exploring treasure secret, with few people and beautiful scenery, natural scenery and cultural relics complement each other.
The mountains on the western foothills of Cangshan are like two stone doors, guarding the entrance to Cangshan, known as the 'Gate of Cangshan'. On the way up the mountain, there are towering cliffs, waterfalls, dense forests and valleys, with rich and diverse scenery. Moreover, there are hot springs flowing in the valleys of the Dali Cangshan Shimen Pass Scenic Area, just like a fairyland.
Yunlong Bridge, Bonan Ancient Road, these still retain the Bonan Ancient Road that began in the Qin and Han Dynasties, this is a southwest silk road to Myanmar and India. Along this stone road and the unmodified old houses on both sides, you can feel the traces of time. Following the Bonan Ancient Road, you can reach Yunlong Bridge, which was built in the Tang Dynasty and has been well preserved after a thousand years of vicissitudes.
Yangao is the hometown of walnuts in China. Going up the mountain road of Guangming Village, you will see the ancient walnut trees and a walnut tree king that is 1160 years old. The mountains are full of flowers and greenery, as if this is the 'cloud end' of Yangao.
In addition, the title of the large garden on the west slope of Cangshan makes this place a rhododendron paradise. Every time the rhododendron season comes, all kinds of rhododendrons bloom one after another, especially the red tree rhododendrons burn like fire, beautiful and spectacular.
It is really a treasure scenic spot, Qifeng Xiushi, waterfall stream, magnificent canyon, Cangshan melt snow, geothermal hot springs, glass plank road, a bay clear pond, marvel at the magic of nature. There is a hot spring hotel at the foot of the mountain, very comfortable, you can swim and soak in the hot springs.
Go to Shimenguan in Jixian County to see the cliffs and canyons of Cangshan Mountain, the height difference of more than 300 meters, the fog is very heavy, as the sun rises, the huge stone gate becomes clearer and breathtaking. In several counties in Dali Prefecture, the water from Cangshan Spring is super beautiful, people want to drink it when they see it, and there are hot springs and caves here, which is really a very good attraction.
Shimenguan is also called "Dali Cangshan Shimenguan", is a national scenic spot, is Dali's veritable "back garden" and unspoilt tourism "virgin land". Famous landscapes have fog lock stone gate, Fuguo evening clock, Chengming virtual valley, Yayu Youlan, Xiake forgetting, Bitan splash jade, Wanjuan Tianshu, Lingyun plank road, Yuhuang Yongcui, Cangshan Xizhao and other attractions.
The scenery is pleasant, you can stay for one night if you have enough time!
Still very good, worth the fare
Overall, it is more cost-effective, all the staff in the scenic area are very good, and the whole order is cost-effective.
There is no need for tickets for the scenic spot, but to bind the plank road, the elderly can't climb it and have to pay, otherwise they will not be allowed to enter!