2024 Chinese New Year outlook
Nanjiluo, also known as Nanjieluo, is located in Aqidaga Village, Badi Township, Weixi Lisu Autonomous County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, and is known as "the tears of God left in the world". This high-altitude wetland lake complex consists of 12 lakes of various sizes, named numerically, like stars dotted among the mountains.
The best way to get to Antarctica is by car. It is 240km away from Shangri-La, about 5 hours by car; It is 340km away from Lijiang and takes about 6 hours by car. However, at present, Antarctica has banned foreign vehicles, and tourists need to drive to Achidagar Village, and then contact a local driver to go to the hiking spot, which costs about 300 yuan for a round trip.
The Antarctic Lo trekking trail mainly starts from Lake 3 and passes through several lakes along the way. For light hikers, there is an option to start at Lake 3 and round trip to Lake 45 Two lakes, the whole journey is about 4 kilometers, the duration is 2-3 hours, and the altitude reaches up to 4200 meters. For experienced hikers, there is the option to challenge the Grand Loop at higher altitudes, which takes a full day for a 7km round trip and reaches up to 4,400 metres above sea level.
In terms of accommodation, it is recommended to choose Badi Township as the first choice, as the accommodation facilities in Achitaga Village and Antarctic Luo Village are few and often full. On the second day, you can go to Achidagar Village and wait for the driver to pick you up. It is 28 kilometers from the boarding point of the village committee to the hiking point, and most of the road is gravel road.
In different seasons, Antarctic Luo shows a very different appearance. In May and June, the mountains are covered with snow and ice floats in the lake, as if you are in Iceland. July to October is the best time for hiking, when the clouds are shrouded and the scenery is like Switzerland. It is important to note that Antarctica is closed to visitors during the winter months.
When visiting Antarctica, it is recommended to make an appointment with a driver or guide in advance to ensure that you can enter the scenic spot smoothly. At the same time, prepare the necessary equipment such as a jacket, waterproof and non-slip shoes, backpack, dry food, water, raincoat, trekking poles, etc., in case of changes in the weather on the mountain. I personally recommend that Lake No. 5 is the most beautiful, with small islands, wildflowers and snowmelt in the lake, which makes you forget to return.