Alpine Meadow·Bird Diao Mountain
Alpine meadows, with herds of cattle and sheep, are just like a fairy tale world.
After walking many hiking trails, apart from the stunning Tiger Leaping Gorge, there is also a less-known hiking trail in Dali called the 'Bird Diao Mountain Circuit'.
Here, there are undulating alpine meadows, tall and straight pine forests, lush shrubbery, winding streams, and free-roaming cattle and sheep, as if one has stepped into the movie scenes of Heidi and her grandfather.
People always think that seeing the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake in Dali is already very beautiful, but the meadows of Bird Diao Mountain and the blue sky with white clouds are even more worth seeing.
📍Location: Bird Diao Mountain⛰️
It takes about 2 hours by car from Dali Ancient Town, and after passing through the village and entering the forest, there is about 20 kilometers of mountain road. It is recommended that friends who drive take it slow.
🏠Destination: Two white houses at the migratory bird observation station, start hiking from the small path on the left side of the houses.
🚶Hiking: The whole journey is about 12 kilometers, takes about 7 hours, with the highest altitude around 3200 meters, and an altitude climb of about 500 meters. Difficulty level: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
There are two hiking routes:
1⃣️ The big circuit: through pine forests, shrubbery, streams, meadows, hillsides, and lakes (about 12 kilometers).
2⃣️ The same way back: hike through the undulating alpine meadows, directly to Love Heart Lake, and cross about 10 small hills along the way (about 8.5 kilometers).
Hiking tips
⏺️The weather in Yunnan's rainy season is changeable, remember to bring rain gear before you go!
⏺️Bird Diao Mountain is an undeveloped trail, with unstable signals throughout. Experienced hikers can download the trail map in advance on apps like Two Steps or Six Feet Outdoors. For those without hiking experience, it is recommended to find a guide to avoid getting lost.
⏺️Due to altitude changes and strong winds in the mountains, the climate is variable, so be sure to wear a windbreaker or windproof jacket.
⏺️There are no grocery stores or accommodations around Bird Diao Mountain, so be sure to prepare your trail meal and lunch in advance or pack for heavy camping.
⏺️Because the hiking route has many ups and downs, prepare knee protectors and trekking poles in advance, and manage your physical energy reasonably.
Hiking equipment
Normal light sportswear is fine, with conditions permitting, you can wear a hardshell jacket and pants, anti-slip sports shoes/hiking shoes, quick-dry T-shirts, sun hats, power banks, and a lightweight backpack (20-30L➕).
Lunch: Bring a simple meal according to personal preference (sandwiches, burgers, eight-treasure porridge, marinated eggs, etc.).
Trail meal: Nuts, fruits, beef jerky, etc.
Many people call Bird Diaoshan a hiking secret place in Dali, but in fact, it is the way for herdsmen of Wuyuan County, Dali Prefecture to go up the mountain to graze livestock. The scenery on the hiking route is very rich, with jungle, alpine meadows, lakes, cattle, sheep and horses in groups. It is not a stunning scenery, but it is definitely worthwhile. There is no steep landform throughout the whole journey, and it is a relatively easy trip for people who usually have sports.
Bird hanging mountain is located in Fengyu Ancient Town, Wuyuan County, Dali. Legend has it that there is a pair of golden phoenix. It encounters heavy snow and snow on the top of Luoping Mountain, which is transformed into two colorful clouds. Every year, before and after the Mid-Autumn Festival, a hundred birds face the phoenix, and come to hang the golden phoenix, so it is named Bird hanging mountain.
Located in the west of Fengyu Bazi, Wuyuan County, Yunnan Province, it is the main peak of Luoping Mountain in Yunling Mountain, at an altitude of 1550~3465 meters. It takes about two hours to drive from the ancient city of Dali. The whole field is about 15 kilometers on foot. The temperature difference in the mountains is large, and I will cross some woods at the beginning, all kinds of strange plants and fungi. It was a little cold in the mountains after a short hike. The sun came out an hour later. Walking four or five kilometers, you will see a green alpine meadow, flocks of cattle and sheep, you will think you have come to Sweden. 📷 can't fit a tenth of its beauty. Prepare before hiking: ✨ Non-disposable raincoat, it is not recommended to use 🌂, because it will cross some low bushes, and the umbrella is very inconvenient. ✨ Mountaineering bags, mountaineering shoes ✨ Food, enough water, energy bars (chocolate, Shili racks and the like) ✨ coats, it is best to be waterproof and sunproof ✨ Sunscreen, sunscreen masks, sun hats, etc. #Meet the beauty of China #Collect the wonderlands of the world #Go where you want to go #Private treasures around the city ground #my hiking notes
Bird's Diaoshan is the main peak of Luoping Mountain in Yunling Mountains. The beautiful scenery and rich biodiversity of animal and plant resources are prominent. There are two alpine water pools in the hinterland of the vast bird's Diaoshan Mountain, namely crescent-shaped sky mirror pool and round water drop platform. Two natural pools are set in the mountains like two mirrors directly on the sky. The blue sky and white clouds are all reflections of the pool to form a beautiful dreamy artistic conception. 📍 Location ‖ Dali Bird Dingshan 🚗 Navigation ‖ Bird Dingshan Dali drove for an hour and a half, and finally was the Panshan Road up the mountain. Soon, I went to a power station and continued to drive for 2 minutes. There will be a white house on the left side of the road. "Migratory Bird Observatory", the car stops here and starts hiking. 🚶 Hiking Tips1⃣ Bird Dingshan is an undeveloped route, the signal is unstable throughout the process, it is recommended that the guide lead it is not easy to get lost. 2⃣ Wear comfortable outdoor shoes and clothes! Bring a trekking pole and try to wear windproof punching clothes. It is really windy. 3⃣ The mountain is windy, the temperature is lower than the mountain, food, water, warmth, sun protection! It's really the same. #Meet the beauty of China #Going to the place I want to go #Dali Travel Guide #Dali Guide #Dali Bird Suspension Mountain
Reluctant to open hiking secret | Cow and sheep in groups and Love Lake I found Love Lake in Dali! This is the most beautiful hiking route I have recently walked! For a moment, I came to the prairie of Xinjiang! Here is Dali Bird Dingshan! Location: Bird Dingshan (15 hours from Dali Xizhou) Navigation: Bird Dingshan (after a section of Panshan Road, continue to drive forward through Datang Power Station, there will be a white house "migratory bird observation station" on the left side of the road, and the car will stop here and start hiking) [Hiking route] From behind the white house to start up the mountain, Go to Love Lake. If you have good physical strength, you can take the loop line. If you want to relax, you can only go to Love Lake and go back. If you are fast one-way, it will take 2 hours. When we go, we will take 3 hours to Love Lake and come back for 2 hours. 1We walked up the right side of the road, 5 minutes to the platform, you will see the prairie and bush, there are obvious traces of the road, a straight road, over 8 or so hillsides (two are steeper, others are more gentle), love lake will appear in front of you! 2The second road is a small road on the left behind the white house. I heard from friends on the road that the road is relatively small and easy to go the wrong way, but I will pass the prairie first, cattle and sheep will be flocked, there will be no great wind! The name of the "Love Lake" Lake is taken by myself, because when I first saw it, it was in the mountain depression, a love shape, and when we walked in, the clouds in the sky became type! Around the lake, the lake water showed different colors! It's so beautiful! If you have good physical strength (walking with strength), you can continue to walk to the prairie to see cattle and sheep when you arrive at the Lake of Love. 1 Hiking Tips: Wear comfortable shoes and clothes! If you have the conditions, you can bring a trekking pole. ) The signal on the mountain is not good, you can download the offline map in advance. The mountain is windy, the temperature is lower than the mountain, keep warm + sun protection! You can bring some dry food and replenish your physical strength on the road. 00td Kaile stone hard shell punching suit: Fuga ex2 Dali is not only wind, snow and snow moon and Bohai Cangshan, the grassland scenery here is also absolutely worth it. You have to go hiking together and enjoy the beauty of the wind and grass to see the cattle and sheep! #Meet the beauty of China #I am a travel player #Go where I still want to go