On December 15th, most parts of the country entered the cold winter, and the city was shrouded in gloom, but the "spring" on the Wuliang Mountain in the south stream of Dali has quietly come, creating the amazement of going against the sky.
Picture: Sunrise in Cherry Blossom Valley on December 15 Photo by Dong Mengliang.
Pictured: Cherry Blossom Valley Scenic Area on December 15.
In the depths of the south of this colorful cloud, avoiding the invasion of cold currents, you will be greeted by an early spring scene, with cherry blossom forests all over the mountains, blue sky and white clouds, and bright sunshine. "If you miss the Cherry Blossom Valley of Mt. Wuliang, you will miss the whole winter." Therefore, going to the cherry blossom valley of Wuliang Mountain in Dali, Yunnan Province to enjoy the flowers has also become the first choice for a large number of tourists to travel in winter.
Wuliang Mountain belongs to the remaining veins of the Yunling Mountains of the Hengduan Mountains, stretching from north to south.
Eighty, ninety kilometers. The main peak Bijia Mountain is 3,376 meters above sea level, and the average altitude of most peaks is about 2,000 meters, which is still a hilly area on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. Mr. Jin Yong's "Dragon Babu" martial arts** described: Duan Yu was looking for a free secret and met the fairy sister Wang Yuyan in Wuliang Mountain.
Photo: Cherry Blossom Valley Scenic Area taken on December 14.
Therefore, Wuliang Mountain Cherry Blossom Valley is also jokingly called "the place where the fairy sister lives" by netizens.
Accompanied by green tea plantations and secluded valleys, this is the most lonely and beautiful place.
If you encounter the morning mist, only in the misty glimmer of the pink delicate, just like a girl who wants to come out and still cover her face, she doesn't need to be recognized, she can only meet by chance.
The new green of the blue waves and the pink cherry blossoms are like a painting!From a distance, the cherry blossoms and the layers of tea fields complement each other, composing a romantic movement of green tea and red cherry blossoms falling in love with each other.
Pictured: Cherry Blossom Valley Scenic Area on December 14.
What should I pay attention to when visiting Sakura Valley?First of all, there are the tickets. At present, the ticket price of the scenic spot is 50 yuan for a full ticket (60-70 years old, 18-7 years old 25 yuan;Over 70 years old, under 7 years old are free of charge), the scenic spot ticket includes three scenic spots: Ming Sakura Garden (No. 1 Scenic Area), Dream Garden (No. 2 Scenic Area), and Stacked Color Garden (No. 3 Scenic Area).
Secondly, how to play the three scenic spots?
Ming Sakura Garden No. 1 Scenic Area.
Starting from the direction of Dali, the first thing to arrive at is the No. 1 scenic spot. Scenic Area No. 1 is the largest and the area with the most cherry blossoms. A rural road divides the No. 1 scenic spot into two play areas, which are not open to traffic and have tourist trails.
On the left-hand side of the highway is a top-down view, perfect for taking panoramic views of Sakura Valley, close-up shots, and people**. On the right hand side of the highway is the upward viewing angle, which is suitable for shooting panoramic views, close-ups and people in the No. 2 scenic spot.
Pictured: Scenic Area 1 Observation Deck.
Pictured: Photographed from the observation deck in Scenic Area No. 2 on December 14.
Pictured: Cherry Blossom Valley Meeting Room.
The viewing platform can overlook the No. 2 scenic spot and Lingbaoshan Forest Park;The cherry blossom valley living room below the observation deck is where you can relax in the cherry blossom-strewn hall. There is a forest hiking trail below Sakura Valley, and you can reach Scenic Area 2 in 40 minutes.
Picture: Cherry blossoms in Scenic Area No. 1 on December 15, photo by Dong Mengliang.
Photo: December 14 in Sakura Valley.
Directly in front of Huaqing Tea Manor, it is an ideal place to take a close-up shot of the sunrise and sea of clouds in Sakura ValleyAfter Huaqing Tea Manor, a huge piece is suitable for taking portraits, sea of clouds, sunrise, cherry blossoms, and there are several cherry blossoms under the tea mountain path, which is quite popular for taking pictures.
In addition to watching cherry blossoms in the No. 1 scenic spot, there is also a jumping banquet to eat. Nanjian Dancing Vegetables, also known as "Lifting Vegetable Dance" and "Holding Plate Dance", is a kind of ceremonial dance performed for respecting guests and friends when serving dishes at folk banquets in Nanjian County, the dance movements are beyond imagination, especially regional representativeness, usually do not see such a form of performance, the dishes eaten are also famous food in Nanjian place, come to cherry blossom valley to enjoy the cherry blossoms, this is an experience that cannot be missed.
Photo: December 14 in Sakura Valley.
The path, the long-lost fragrance of the earth, the gorgeous cherry blossoms blooming on both sides, and the faint pink make the whole sky seem a little ambiguous. In the cherry blossom forest, drink a pot of wine or taste a cup of tea between the flowers.
Pictured: December 15 Sakura Valley.
Or look for the sunrise, accompany the sunset, sit quietly among the flowers and drink a cup of coffee, let time stop here.
Pictured: Tourists photograph the sunrise over Cherry Blossom Valley on December 11.
You can stay in the "Photography House" in the No. 1 scenic area, behind the tea manor, which is the most suitable for watching the sunrise, and if you are lucky, you will also encounter a sea of clouds.
Dream Garden No. 2 Scenic Area.
From Scenic Area 1, walk along the G214 aisle for about 800 meters to reach Scenic Area 2. The Alpine Oolong Tea Garden in Scenic Area No. 2 has the most beautiful curves, and the cherry blossoms are even more beautiful in the sea of cherry blossoms, which is very suitable for shooting close-ups and people**.
Photo: December 13 Cherry Blossom Valley.
Picture: Wenying Building in Scenic Area No. 2.
In the No. 2 scenic area, you can stay in the Wenying Building, open the window to breathe the fresh air, listen to the cheerful singing of the birds, and feel the gentleness of the warm winter sun, which makes people feel refreshed.
Between the No. 1 scenic spot and the No. 2 scenic spot, there is a row of small houses made of wood, which sell local snacks and agricultural products. About 200 meters ahead, there is also a cherry blossom restaurant, where you can stay or eat. Their house has an observation deck with a great view and can take a panoramic view of the No. 2 scenic spot.
There is also a farmhouse at the main entrance of the No. 2 scenic spot, which can be used for dining and accommodation.
Diecai Garden No. 3 Scenic Area.
Photo: Scenic spot No. 3 taken on December 13.
Scenic Area 3 is an independent piece, about 3 miles away from Scenic Area 18 km. Entering the scenic area, walk along the winding mountain road, there are few cherry blossom trees planted along the road, but they are in full bloom very beautifully.
Photo: Scenic spot No. 3 taken on December 13.
Along the winding mountain road to the end, it is a small tea plantation, the cherry blossoms are scattered among them, the clouds and mist are shrouded, overlooking the No. 2 scenic spot, a good fairyland on earth.
Between the cherry blossoms and the tea plantation, there is a guesthouse called Beehive Station. The B&B is in the shape of a honeycomb, and it should be fully equipped inside, which is quite popular with tourists.
Pictured: Wuliang Mountain Wild Tent Camp.
The accommodation and catering in the Sakura Valley Scenic Area are mainly distributed along the old 214 aisle from the No. 2 scenic spot to the No. 3 scenic spot, which is relatively concentrated near the Lingbaoshan National Forest Park. There are about 500 accommodation rooms, mainly with a farmhouse-style restaurant downstairs and upstairs.
Finally, there is when the flowering period will be.
Due to the overall postponement of the flowering period in Sakura Valley this year, the peak bloom of Sakura Valley will last until around January 5, 2024.