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AiLao Mountain National Natural Reserve

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Introduction of the tourist spot:

Ailao Mountain is a branch of Mount Yun. It is formed during the Quaternary Himalaya Mountain Building Period. When the ground rises, and the river sinks, the disparity in height becomes prominent. This is how the deep cut topographic feature forms today. The Ailao Mountain leans from northwest to the southeast from inner Sajiang River. On the west side of the river, the Ailao Mountain and Sajiang River are in parallel. Here mountain and river are intertwined.

The mountains are tall while the vales are deep. Dadi Rock, the main peak of Ailao Mountain, stands on the border between Zheshi Village and Zhenliu Town with a height of 31,659 meters above the sea level. The side mountain Daxueguo is surrounded by clouds and mist. With a variety of species and distributions of plants (including numerous famous and precious ancient ones), Daxueguo is of high value in scientific research of climate and geobiology. And it is the central part of the natural reserve, as well as an important base of observation and research of Chinese and foreign scientists.

The famous Damaoer Mountain and Xiaomaoer Mountain are tall and of various shapes.  The river bank is an ideal place for cereals growing and tropical commercial crops growing for the its many outfans and rock formations. The east area of the river is the dissected topography on the verge of southern highland in Yunnan, good for the growing of Yunnan Pine and subtropical fruits. Visitors can enjoy the sun bath in the lakefront of Fuxian Lake.

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8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Edition HistoryEdit How to get there:
It takes 75 minutes from Kunming to Yuxi (90 km by superhighway). Traveling from Yuxi to Xinping, travelers should first go to Da Kai Men (a town in Xinping) by the superhighway of 60 km. Then there is another 30 km journey from Da Kai Men to Xingping County seat on second class highway. The total journey is 90 kilometers, taking about 2 hours. After arriving at Xinping County Seat, travelers can go to their own destination they want to (the scenic spots in the Ailao Mountain is scattered) at X...[read more] It takes 75 minutes from Kunming to Yuxi (90 km by superhighway). Traveling from Yuxi to Xinping, travelers should first go to Da Kai Men (a town in Xinping) by the superhighway of 60 km. Then there is another 30 km journey from Da Kai Men to Xingping County seat on second class highway. The total journey is 90 kilometers, taking about 2 hours. After arriving at Xinping County Seat, travelers can go to their own destination they want to (the scenic spots in the Ailao Mountain is scattered) at Xinping Bus Station. There are buses to all the scenic spots there.

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Tips: Ailao Natural Reserve is still under development. The road on the way is not well constructed yet, and is still in the poor condition.Tips: Ailao Natural Reserve is still under development. The road on the way is not well constructed yet, and is still in the poor condition.