Alpine Rhododendron forest

Through the vast forest sea, at an altitude of 3800-4200, it is another classic of Dagu glacier Scenic Area - thousands of mu of Alpine Rhododendron forest. The best time to enjoy the Rhododendron is from May to June of the next year. The rhododendron flowers all over the mountains are blooming and competing for splendor. The red and white petals, set off by the green leaves, are very noble and elegant, just like natural bonsai. The mountain wind blows, the azalea sways with the wind, as if to welcome guests from afar. People are surprised, but they can't help but be impressed by its tenacious vitality.

Alpine Rhododendron forest

Alpine Rhododendron forest is located in Baimang Snow Mountain Nature Reserve in the middle of Hengduan Mountains in the southern extension of Qinghai Tibet Plateau. It grows in the high mountains with an altitude of 2600-4200 meters. During the blooming season of Rhododendron in spring or at the turn of spring and summer, its exotic flowers and gorgeous colors are highly ornamental.

Introduction to scenic spots

There is a typical canyon area in the middle of Hengduan Mountains in the southern extension of Qinghai Tibet Plateau. There are continuous snow peaks and vast forest sea. Jinsha River and its tributary zhubaluo river flow out from Yakou of Xueshan and flow through Tibetan villages in the forest sea of Xueyuan. Here is the baimangxueshan nature reserve, a National Nature Reserve Approved by the State Council in May 1988.

Interior landscape

Baimangxueshan nature reserve is a well preserved primitive forest region in frigid zone, and also the highest and largest nature reserve in Yunnan Province. The reserve is located in the southeast of Deqin County, where Yunnan Tibet highway passes through. The highest altitude of zhalaqueni wasp in the nature reserve is 5640 meters, and the lowest altitude of xiaruo township is 3380 meters, forming a strong three-dimensional climate characteristics and vegetation types. According to the altitude, there are alpine quickstone vegetation, alpine shrub meadow vegetation, subalpine dark coniferous forest, coniferous broad-leaved mixed forest, Pinus yunnanensis forest and Quercus altissima. In the subalpine dark coniferous forest belt composed of spruce forest and fir forest, Yunnan snub nosed monkey, the mascot of World Expo '99 and a national first-class key protected animal, inhabits. They are active in the core area with an area of 51080 hectares in the nature reserve. They gather together and feed on the tender buds of spruce fir and birch trees; young leaves, jackfruit and Sorbus mandshurica, etc. Their leaping and frolicking bring unique aura to the snow mountains and forests. In the lofty and broad mind of Baimang Snow Mountain Nature Reserve, many rare birds and animals live harmoniously and freely, presenting a peaceful and broad atmosphere of nature. There are clouded leopard, snow leopard, black deer, quasi vulture, Golden Eagle, etc., which are the first class animals under the state key protection. There are more macaques, macaques, red pandas, golden cats, forest musk deer, leopards, red deer, water deer, maoguan deer, stone marten, rock sheep, alpine snow pheasant, white eared pheasant, copper pheasant, Silver Pheasant, horned pheasant, rainbow pheasant, etc., and there are countless leopard cats, big lingcats, black bears, brown pheasants, etc Bears, gazelles, badgers, foxes, rabbits and all kinds of birds are worthy of animal paradise. In the vast forest, the unique trees include the key protected Taxus lancangensis, Sequoia bigelovii, Taiwania Youmai, hemlock yunnanensis, Taxus chinensis, Phoebe Fraxinus, Rhododendron flavescens, etc., especially the rich species of Rhododendron flavescens, which constitute the wonderful landscape of the forest sea. In the arms of Baimang Snow Mountain Nature Reserve, you can also find some rare and precious medicines, such as Cordyceps sinensis, Fritillaria, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Gastrodia elata, Coptis, astragalus, Poria cocos, Aucklandia, rhubarb, etc. Baimang snow mountain is a sacred symbol in the hearts of Tibetans who have lived at the foot of the snow mountain for generations. As long as they pass through it, they will worship it. Some devout pilgrims even lie down at the foot of the mountain for a few days. Baimang Snow Mountain Nature Reserve has a fascinating landscape. In winter, thousands of miles of ice, thousands of miles of snow, visitors can enjoy the snow. In summer, the snow and ice melt in the White Mountains, the mountains and rivers are everywhere, the azaleas are gorgeous, the birds are singing in the forest, and the monkeys are playing. In autumn, the natural landscape of Baimang snow mountain is more special. Standing on the Yunnan Tibet highway, you are in the rich and colorful scenery. Especially intoxicating is the strong three-dimensional sense of the color of the scenery presented from far to near. In the distance is the snow mountain, in the clear autumn sky, extremely high, extremely white, extremely far. Under such lofty and magnificent mountains, the forest sea is dyed by autumn color, with red, yellow and green layers. Especially, the red autumn leaves, which are like fire and rosy clouds, are like the soul of snow mountain. They show their affectionate attitude to their heart's content, making people deeply understand the forthrightness and warmth of deep forest and high mountain. The grass slopes of the meadows are covered with shrubs, and the tea cloth is covered with snow. Being in it gives people a sense of returning to simplicity. ? 1. Accommodation and animal and plant videos can be provided for tourists in gongka Yakou. When entering the reserve, you must obey the command of the staff, and do not destroy all kinds of natural resources. In particular, it is strictly forbidden to hunt indiscriminately and steal rare and valuable things. You also hope to keep the fire properly, so as not to cause forest fire. (2) from December of the previous year to April of the next year, the mountain will be closed and not open to traffic.

Best travel time

The hinterland of the nature reserve is blocked by ice and snow in winter. From December to April of the next year, the mountains are blocked by heavy snow. Generally, cars are not allowed to pass, and it can only be opened to traffic in summer and autumn every year. At this time, along the highway, ice and snow melt, and streams flow everywhere. Therefore, summer is the best time to visit the vast snow capped mountains.

Transportation guide

The hinterland of the reserve is blocked by ice and snow in winter. From December to April of the next year, the mountains are blocked by heavy snow. Generally, cars are not allowed to pass. It can only be opened to traffic in summer and autumn every year. At this time, ice and snow melt along the highway, and streams flow everywhere.

Food and accommodation

Gongka Yakou can provide accommodation and related animal and plant videos for tourists. When entering the reserve, you must obey the command of the staff, and do not destroy all kinds of natural resources. In particular, it is strictly forbidden to hunt indiscriminately and steal rare and valuable things. You also hope to keep the fire properly, so as not to cause forest fire.

Address: located in Dagu snow mountain in sandagu village, Luhua Town, Heishui county

Longitude: 102.94240119934

Latitude: 32.114206816745

Chinese PinYin : Gao Shan Du Juan Lin